We have been covering resources for job hunters for quite sometime now. Since the launch of our blog in January 2009, we have come a long way, thanks to you. With unemployment rate still high it has become a challenge to find a job, however, with due effort and determination your dream job isn’t that far. We have compiled a list of sixty resources which includes resume articles, job interview articles, job search sites, career and job related blogs, LinkIn Groups and twitter accounts you should follow (10 each). We are continually trying to provide resources for our readers and job seekers, if you would like us to cover a specific topic please feel free to let us know through your comments. One more thing, before we get started we want to remind you that unless you put these resources and tips mentioned in these articles into action, the goal can never be achieved. Read and apply is the matra to land the job of your dreams. Read the rest of this entry »

There’s a term for people who enjoy the thrill of the job search: happily employed. For the rest of us, looking for a job ranks right up there on the list of things to avoid alongside root canals, traffic jams, and the plague. If you’re stuck in a job you hate, or stuck on your couch watching Oprah, it’s probably because you prefer your current state of misery to the pain of job hunting. Few things in life have the power to discourage you quite like being rejected or ignored by an employer you don’t really want to work for in the first place.

It’s that feeling of inferiority that makes the job search so dismal. So what is it about you that makes you look and feel inferior? The answers are all in your head. All the negative, depressing, defeating thoughts you entertain as you send out resumes and trudge through interviews . . . they’re all true. But you can use them to your advantage. Read the rest of this entry »

Many Human Resources staffers preach the dangers of lying on your resume, and they’re right to an extent. Inventing companies and inflating employment lengths can get you fired or at the very least embarrassed during the hiring process. But employers don’t want complete honesty, do they? There are plenty of facts that are better left private (don’t disclose your religion, age, race, etc.). And employers expect you to put your best foot forward, so show them your very best. You’re giving them a snapshot of who you are; there’s nothing wrong with using just the right lighting to show them your good side on a resume.

So here are 7 “lies,” or careful manipulations of reality that will never get you into trouble (and they have a good shot of landing you a job) Read the rest of this entry »

If you haven’t been using Facebook as a job search tool, you are missing out on some good opportunities. We have covered LinkedIn and Twitter in the past but haven’t had a chance to do a post on how beneficial Facebook can be for job hunters. So here it is, a Facebook guide for job seekers.

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People are worried about the economy. Although the government and economists tell us every once in a while that the economy is recovering, we are still worried sick as to what the future holds. Lately when I am around friends and families they all seem to talk about one thing – How they would change things if they were in power. Some say silly things and some make a very valid point. We would like to hear your thoughts as well. Since we can’t just make you think for the sake of thinking, we have decided to make it a contest.

The contest is simple, just answer the question below. It will end on 09/25/09 (Friday). On Friday we will choose the best answer and will contact the winner. Here is the question,

If You Were The President, How Would You Do Things Differently?

Some topics we would love to hear would be unemployment, healthcare, etc.

note : We will be announcing the winner on Friday. Make sure to subscribe so you are notified if you are the winner.

Due to rising unemployment, many people are forced to depend on government assistance as is evidenced by an increase in government spending on welfare and pensions. Take a quick peek at this infograph to see the four sectors where the US government has spent the most since 2005.

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Does this increase in government spending make its way to you?  Let us know in the comments.

Although many claim that the economy is slowly reviving, it’s no secret that we are still a long way from a healthy economy. August’s unemployment rate has been the highest so far at 9.7%, and with unemployment rising like there is no tomorrow, everything else gets affected. Employment is directly related to every aspect of economy, from housing to buying cool gadgets at Best Buy. This post might be a little depressing as it was for me while trying to compile these infographs. Below you will find eight beautifully done infographs that show the horrifying state of the U.S. economy. Buckle up and be prepared to be scared. No matter what anyone else says, it sure as heck isn’t looking good, at least not yet.

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Jobless In The City

This infograph shows unemployment in major Metorpolitan cities. The unemployment rate shown are for the year 2008. Detroit had the highest unemployment rate in 2008 at 14.9% (July 2009 = 15%) and Oklahoma city had the lowest unemployment rate at 5.7% (July 2009 = 5.9%).

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We recently did a poll on this subject on twitter and the results are fairly conclusive. Out of 98 votes, only 13% said they would hire an ex-con.

There could be many reasons for these results, but one high on the list may very well be a “once a criminal, always a criminal” frame of mind. There is good reason to think that way. According to the U.S. Department of Justice * Office of Justice Programs,

Of the 272,111 persons released from prisons in 15 States in 1994, an estimated 67.5% were rearrested for a felony or serious misdemeanor within 3 years, 46.9% were reconvicted, and 25.4% resentenced to prison for a new crime.

Taking this into consideration, it’s not surprising that most people would not want to have an ex-con working for them. Read the rest of this entry »

For some a job paying $50,000 may not be that big of a deal, but there are many who can live a comfortable life if they were able to pull in $50,000 per year. One of the things that we often notice during job interviews is a question “What salary are you expecting?” or some other variations of that. It is always good to have the information on hand and be able to give a good answer when the interviewer pops the question. Below we have compiled a list of 25 jobs that should pay at least $50,000 based on current salary trends. We hope this list will help you get an idea as to what you are worth. Read the rest of this entry »

Job search isn’t easy. There is searching for jobs, narrowing the jobs that you want to apply for and then desperately waiting for a interview call. However, once you get to the interview point, you know that you are a step closer to landing a job. The thing with job interviews is that many people make it too complicated. Of course, it’s not easy to appear at an interview and be as calm as one could be, but it is something we all need to master. There are many job interview tips floating around on the web and some of them are way too complex to even understand. It doesn’t have to be that hard. Sometimes the solution to the toughest things come in simplest ways. Here are six interview tips that are simple but key to making sure the interview goes the way it should. Read the rest of this entry »