SimplyHired, the largest job search engine and recruitment advertising network, today released its inaugural 2009 U.S. Job Trends report, outlining year-over-year (YOY) employment trends by metro region, state and industry. The report is based on Simply Hired’s extensive analysis of more than 3 million job listings from the first quarter of 2008 through the close of 2009. Read the rest of this entry »

Your skills don’t always have to be used for what they typically are used for. There are other paths that you can take and create new and interesting possibilities. When you use your skills it can open all kinds of different opportunities. Sometimes you just have to be ready to explore and think outside the box. Here are 5 examples of how you can diversify opportunities with existing skills. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s easy to get discouraged and desperate in your job seeking. But there are things you can do to help you get more of an edge on your job search and help you land a job. The key is to keep trying and never give up. Follow some of these tips to raise the bar on yourself and what you can offer.

Here are 25 job search tips that every desperate job seeker should follow. This will give you the edge you need and might just give you heads up above everyone else so you can land that job you have been looking for. Read the rest of this entry »

The job market has yet to bounce back and the number of unemployed is still very high. During these times many people have made the switch to working online in hopes of making some money to support their daily life. However, as many of you already know, making money online isnt’ easy and isn’t something that happens overnight. It takes months if not years before you can really make a decent amount to depend on that income. Some may dive into blogging, affiliate marketing, etc. but for some these options are pretty technical and they usually don’t have a clue on how to get started. Besides the time it takes to get the money rolling is quite long to be honest. Read the rest of this entry »

We have all had times when everything seems to fall apart. We put our thinking caps on, and start pondering what went wrong and what caused the problem to begin with. It’s hard. It drains every ounce of energy out of our body, and we lie there frustrated, depressed, trying to find a way out while looking at the past. Layoffs are one of those times in life when everything you have worked so hard for seems to slide away. Financially, physically and mentally, layoffs can be quite stressful. But letting the past shape the present really isn’t the solution either. Let’s take a look at five simple ways we can make the most out of it and move on. Read the rest of this entry »

We have seen some funny google suggestions in the past. As a job search and career blog, we thought we would try and see what Google would suggest for “My Boss.” Well, Google certainly doesn’t hold them very high or at least based on what people have to say about their bosses.

What do you think about your boss? Be careful what you say

It used to be that you had to go from place to place and search for jobs or you had to know the right people. Now people all over are using social networking sites to find jobs. It can be extremely effective and is a great way to find ample opportunity. However, while using these sites one should be careful on how they are using it. LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook are now three platforms to find a job. They are all about networking and meeting the right people. Jobs are found everyday using these networking sites.

Here is a short overview of each and why they are a good place to look for a job along side the more typical ways to find a job. Read the rest of this entry »

Everyday more people are using Twitter to find jobs. Not only are people on Twitter to look for jobs but employers are also looking for people to hire. Some are on Twitter specifically to recruit. Twitter can be a very lucrative way to search for a job, get involved with the community and help others out. Use it while you search for jobs in other, more typical ways and you will land the job you have always been looking for.

Here are 50 ways to use Twitter as a job search tool. Read the rest of this entry »

A lot of careers just take a lot of hard work and dedication to become successful. But there are some career choices that, in order to be successful, take some thinking outside the box on.

People that are successful in the following careers are people that are leading and changing the field themselves. They are creating new ground and leading the way for others to follow.

These 5 careers all involve being creative and innovative. They are constantly changing and growing. You can be in these careers and just get by and go along for the ride. But in order to be truly successful you will have to be innovative and think outside the box. Read the rest of this entry »

Being a good employee entails working hard, showing up on time, and pretty much doing what your told. But there are times when you have to say no.

“What? Say no to your boss?”

Yup. You may be overworked, or uncomfortable with what your boss is doing. There are tons of examples as to why you would need to say no.

How you handle the situation will determine whether you will have a job afterwards or not. But it’s not as hard as it may seem. As overbearing as some employers may be, there are a lot that are understanding as well. It depends on how you handle the situation.

Here are 10 ways to say no to your boss and still keep your job. Read the rest of this entry »