Archive for the ‘Other - Careers & Employment’ Category

How can you be more flexible in finding a job?

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

Leoninus96 L asked: How can you be more flexible in finding a job?Create a video blog

When job hunting, is it alright to apply to everything or be somewhat picky of your search?

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

Beaky B asked: I'm looking for a new job elsewhere and there are plenty of openings available in my field with varying degrees of experience required. I'm definitely qualified for most of them but should I apply to them all or pick and choose? I understand that the more you ...

Template of answers to online job applications?

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

Jun W asked: Hi Is there somewhere where I can find samples of good answers to questions asked in online application forms from places like UBS, JP Morgan, Bank of America or other similar employers? thanks Hi Is there somewhere where I can find samples of good answers to questions asked in online application ...

Discouraged on the job hunting front. Should I just work for a temp agency until I find something better?

Sunday, February 22nd, 2009

Judy asked: I'm a college student looking for a full-time job to pay for my bills and tuition. I've been applying everywhere using hotjobs, craigslist, and even applying in person. I've never waitressed, and I'm really not into retaill; I want a job that'll look good on ...

What helps a person stay focused on job hunting?

Thursday, February 19th, 2009

BBNsaga asked: Job hunting is hard because it seems like everyone is better than me when it comes to doing work. People have such strong opinions and are competitive. I am sick of feeling like I will be a loser when I get the next job. So ...

Can being too educated make job hunting more difficult?

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

E_L_P asked: I have three degrees (BA in Communications, BFA in Creative Writing, and a MA in English Education). I cannot, for the life of me, seem to find any sort of job outside of the education field (which I no longer wish to pursue). Can putting all ...

How can I improve my job hunting tips website?

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

Dan Rudd asked: I created the website with the intention of sharing with others everything and anything I can regarding the full time job of looking for a job. I welcome comments and I hope to finish it soon. www.needajobnowdammit.comWebsite content

How many Professional References do you have for job hunting?

Saturday, February 7th, 2009

Conversation asked: A friend of mine who is looking for a new job is having a hard time with professional references. He has worked in the same job for the last 4 years and has had the same boss for the whole time. This is the only prossional job he ...

Having a hard time finding the job I want because no experience. Should I make one up? Should I lie?

Thursday, January 29th, 2009

Lets get some shoes asked: after completing a medical billing cousrse, have having a hard time finding a job because they all want years of exp. Should I put on my resume I worked doing billing before even if this isn't true? How else am I supposed to get ...

I am job hunting. I am not a young pretty thing. How do I get the interviewer past that?

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

pattyw49 asked: I have talents and would do a terrific job, but I don't think that will matter. Looks seems to be the big thing in hiring. Not what you can do.Caffeinated Content