Overall there are 14 job search strategies that one can adopt when looking for a new job. The strategy that most job searchers use and easily get bogged down by is online job search sites. Unfortunately this is only successful for 4% of the users. You read that correctly – online job searching is only successful 4% of the time.

In order to increase your job search success you need to adopt more than 1, but not more than 4, job search success strategies. Statistics show that individuals focusing…

Starting a job search can be an overwhelming and stress-provoking experience for some people. But it doesn’t have to be for you… Not if you approach it in the right way. You CAN have a successful job search, using the tips and advice you will find in this article.

Step 1: Know Where to Look for the Great Jobs

When most people begin a job search, they start with the Employment section of their local newspaper. But that is not the best place to find your dream…

Finding work that you love, that also meets your financial needs, doesn’t happen by accident. It requires a well-thought plan of action and an intense level of commitment.

According to April 2008 figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, the length of the typical job search is 16.9 weeks. Most jobseekers are not mentally, emotionally, or financially prepared for the hard realities of the current job market.

A dismal economy punctuated by the worse job loss in years has resulted in a volatile,…

If you’re looking for cover letter samples, then this article was written for you. Specifically, we’re going to talk about why cover letters are the key to getting interviews, how to find specific samples for your career path, and why you should only use the sample as a “guide”. By the time you have finished reading this article, you’ll know everything you need to know about using a letter to secure that precious interview.

Let’s begin by talking about how using a sample letter is the key to landing…

There is a lot riding on having that perfect resume and that perfect cover letter. It could mean the difference that perfect job or a mediocre job that you aren’t really that happy at. It’s no wonder that the pressure of writing a good resume and cover letter is a little intimating to job hunters everywhere. Millions of job hunters turn to books promising to provide them with the tools to write that perfect resume. People spend hundreds of dollars on computer software that is guaranteed to produce a…

Resume writing is a niche that is often overlooked by the freelancer. Once considered an easy project, today’s resumes must be sleek, informative and attention grabbers aimed at attracting interest for the job-seeking client. Gone are the days of just listing work experience and personal attributes. Today’s resume is a highly effective marketing tool used to reinforce a job seeker’s credibility to the employment marketplace. It has one objective: to showcase the client’s unique talents and skill sets, and show a prospective employer exactly what the resume holder can…

When making a career change, it’s not unusual to ask family and friends for advice about possible job openings and business opportunities.  Your family and friends are what is known as your warm contact network.

There are times when this network may not be able to give you all the help you need in finding a job.  You may need to extend your warm contact network by asking each contact to put you in touch with one or two other people who may have information that you can…

A growing number of jobseekers find themselves in the midst of a long-term job search. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. jobless rate soared to a four-year high of 5.7% in July 2008 and the average job search took more than four months to net results. However, some critics would put this number and the number of the unemployed much higher.

Helen Kooiman, author of Suddenly Unemployed asserts, “[S]uch statistics are inaccurate indicators. They do not include those whose unemployment benefits have run out or those…

People looking for a new job or those who just want to be promoted, must definitely have at their disposal a professional resume. Although most people make their own resumes at home, the end product made by people who know exactly what they are doing will make a difference when you apply for a new job. Your resume needs to be perfect and to include all the essential things the employer is interested in.

The purpose of the resume is to show the reader that you have the necessary…

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to get inside the mindset of HR departments and employers and know exactly what they’re looking for in an applicant’s Curriculum Vitae and interview? It’s always difficult to know how a given employer will react to specific elements of your CV – is it a positive thing to be in demand, undertaking interviews at many companies, or does it suggest you’re disloyal to your potential new boss? Is being in a job a long time a sign of loyalty or stagnation, and is looking to…