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How Different Generations of Americans Try to Find Work
Do millenials approach the job hunt differently than their older counterparts in Gen X or the Baby Boom generation? It turns out that they do, sometimes in surprising ways. For one thing, despite the fact that millennials are …
Outwitting the Recruiting Black Hole
Years ago, you could send a resume and cover letter in the mail with a reasonable expectation that you’d eventually hear from the employer, whether they wanted to hire you or not. Now that the vast majority of recruiting …
How Recruiters Use Social Networks to Make Hiring Decisions Now
By now, we’ve all heard about how employers scope out the Tweets and Facebook profiles of job seekers to winnow down the field of applicants. But job seekers may be surprised to hear just how many recruiters now use social media …
Write a Job Description that Attracts — Not Repels — Candidates
Employers often complain that they are unable to fill open jobs. But many are looking for such a narrow set of competencies that no candidate could possibly measure up. Exhaustive job descriptions deter solid prospects who worry they don’t fit the overly specific (or ambitious) criteria.
There’s One Upside For Unemployed Older Workers: Happiness
A recent study suggests that there’s at least one upside for the millions of beleaguered older Americans among the nation’s long-term unemployed: Unlike their working peers, retirement — officially calling it quits –actually …
Finding a Job in 2012: Real-Life Success Stories
Young people have it tough in the current job market. But chances are you already know all that, and are probably tired of hearing the bad news. So we set out to find an antidote: A series of stories about people actually landing …
Keep Your Spirits Up While Looking for a Job
It can be hard to stay positive in today’s tough job environment, but it’s critical. Becoming cynical or depressed will work against you, in part because most interviewers, no matter how much you fake it, will pick up on your real feelings. Actively manage your emotions so that you are truly happy, focused, and energetic:
8 Snap Interview Decisions Every Boss Makes
You might interview a job candidate for an hour, but sometimes it’s over in minutes.
The Skills Gap Myth: Why Companies Can’t Find Good People
Last week’s disappointing unemployment report has refocused attention on the question of why, despite modest signs of economic recovery in recent months, American companies aren’t hiring.
Use Social Media to Boost Your Job Search
More and more people are finding jobs via Twitter, Facebook, and other social media sites. These media aren’t changing how we look for jobs, they are simply rebooting the traditional habits of successful job hunters and making them easier. To boost your job search:
Keep Your Job Search a Secret
Looking for a job while you already have one can be stressful, especially in the age of social media when privacy is scarce. Here are three ways to keep your search to yourself:
