Dream jobs are one of those things that many dream about. Some dream to be the CEO of an internationally recognized company whereas for some a good paying job is good enough for a dream job. It seems like many people are giving up hopes on their dream jobs due to rising unemployment and hurting economy. Although the current situation may not be as good as we would like it to be, there certainly is hope. And dreams more often than not are conquered when there is hope.

There are few things that every job applicant needs to remember when it comes to landing the job of their dreams. Today we want to explore a few of those things and how it might make you a strong candidate in the eyes of your potential employer. Read the rest of this entry »

When it comes to looking for a job, the first thing that comes to mind is a resume. Usually when we think of resume, we think of something that is clean and contains everything there is to impress an employer. However, not all resumes are the same. Although we have a certain mindset as to what a resume will look like, some people take the concept of resume above and beyond. In the past we have covered creative resumes and once again it’s time to look at some more. Some of these resumes are ones people actually used during a job interview and some are concept only, but they are some of the most creative resume you’ll ever see. Read the rest of this entry »

Your resume was top-notch. Your cover letter, unforgettable. Your first interview was outdone only by your second. And now the company you’ve set your sights on is prepared to make an offer. Assuming you really do want the job, how do you go about getting the salary you deserve? You know it will be quite some time before you can ask for a raise, so this is your last chance at maximizing your paycheck. Follow these tips to fatten your bank account before you even set foot in a cubicle. Read the rest of this entry »

Job search can be frustrating, no doubt about that. Often times we hear job seekers talking how they never hear back from the employer after a job interview. We agree that employers should contact each job applicant even if they are not hired, but when you have thousands of job applicants for two openings, it might be a little too hard for the company too.

There are many reasons why an employer may reject a job candidate. We explore five reasons below which shows why the employers aren’t too keen on hiring you. Read the rest of this entry »

When Kevin Smith (yes, @ThatKevinSmith) was grounded from a Southwest Airlines flight on Saturday, February 13, a fresh media firestorm was just taking off. The topic: weight discrimination (and rotten customer service) seems to be the last remaining socially accepted form of bigotry. And it’s not just costing obese passengers the price of an extra ticket—“weight-ism” is costing employees a lot of money.

Companies like airlines can cite safety concerns and courtesy to affected passengers as the motivation behind their rules, but when employees are allowed to change the letter of the law as they see fit, the true spirit of the law shines through. People think it’s okay to discriminate against their overweight peers, and there’s a glut of statistics to prove it. Read the rest of this entry »

We recently came across this image that shows job loss data from December 2007 to January 2010. Although we are not out of the woods yet, it certainly is better than what it has been.

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The recession might be easing its grip on the economy, but that good news comes too late to stop a lot of companies from trimming payroll. If the layoff rumors are swirling at your workplace, you’re not alone, and you aren’t helpless.

Take these 8 measures to make sure you and your job look indispensable.

1. Avoid the rumor mill

Layoffs suck. We get it. And some people would rather talk about the trouble your company’s in than do anything about it. Steer clear of them if you can. More importantly, don’t be one of them. Keep busy doing your job, and the ones sitting around talking are more likely to be the ones to go.

2. No drama

In down times, things at the office can get testy. You might be understaffed, overworked, and all-around unhappy with the people around you. But if you want to continue working, you have to eliminate the extra-curricular tension. Do your best to give your co-workers the benefit of the doubt and get along. Any personal conflicts distracting you from your job just make you easier to fire.

3. Support your boss

Call it brown-nosing, sucking up, selling out, whatever. If your boss needs to eliminate a position or two, he or she will start with the people who make life more difficult. Try to sympathize with the position your superiors are in and do your best to make them look good. Don’t go overboard or be disingenuous, just be helpful, supportive, and unselfish, and you might just find a spot on your boss’s “untouchable” list.

4. Think bottom line

Instead of getting paranoid about your own job, think about the success of the department or company overall. Concentrating on what your business needs to do to thrive will help you see the meaning in your role, and it might help you eliminate unnecessary tasks. Don’t just think about making it through the day or lasting until Friday, make the company’s goals your goals, and you’re bound to be noticed. Read the rest of this entry »

Job search is a job in itself. We are sure you have heard the statement many times but it’s a fact and it needs to be brought up often. Job search can take quite a bit of time and the added stress when you are unemployed is even greater. If you are looking for a job while you are employed, you at least have means to pay the bills, put a roof over your head and food on the table. However, if you are unemployed the stress is ten times greater if not more. As with anything else, while searching for job make sure you keep stress under control. Stress is natural but learning to control that stress so it doesn’t lead to catastrophe is the key to landing a job sooner.

Here are 5 ways to help you deal with the stress of job searching. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s safe to say that each one of us knows someone who has been let go from their job. Although the government is planning on revamping the job space this year, all we can do is wait and see how it all goes. Meanwhile, people who have been laid off aren’t sitting quiely at home filling out resumes and networking on social sites. They are hitting the streets and they are hitting it hard.

We wanted to see how job hunters are turning their creative talents or desperation, however you want to put it, into job search. We’ve compiled a few images (past and present) of job seekers who have taken job search to the street. Let’s all hope that these people have already received their job offers, and if they haven’t, let’s wish them all a good luck.

Here’s a clown looking for a job. Needless to say, we’re sure he has the qualifications needed to get elected. Read the rest of this entry »

As one of the leading job search career site, we’ve been covering resume tips quite a bit on applicant.com. Although searching for jobs using social media platforms has become a norm in today’s fast paced world, the use of resume isn’t going to disappear anytime soon. Resume still serves as the window to a job applicant’s qualifications. Recruiters get hundreds and thousands of resume each month, it’s obvious they can’t go through them all. If a quick glance at the resume doesn’t spark interest, it is sure to land in the garbage.

We’ve compiled a comprehensive guide to writing a resume and we believe that this guide will cover everything you need to know. The guide is divided into six section/topics and is fairly long. If you don’t want to go through the entire guide, click on the link below to jump to a particular topic. However, if you are looking to master the skills of writing a resume, we suggest you read the entire guide. Read the rest of this entry »