Job Hunters Remain Uncertain but Optimistic

It’s a new year, but Americans are slightly less doubtful about the job market, according to the jobs counseling firm, Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. Results from an annual survey found a general uncertainty among unemployed people about finding a job this year. Nearly half (48%) did not know how much ... Continue Reading

Top 5 Reasons Job Hunters Fail

1. Failure to quickly sell your accomplishments and results. Resumes get glanced at and rejected in 15 seconds or less. Generic job descriptions, vague and unfocused resumes don’t work. 2. Not writing a cover letter. Job hunters often think they can skip this step, especially when they apply electronically. But a ... Continue Reading

Rays of Hope for Job Hunters

FOR the first time in two years, many job seekers may have reason to feel hopeful. Employers are beginning to hire again — or at least think about it. Although the unemployment rate remained at 9.7 percent in March, and many economists expect the rate to stay high for some time, ... Continue Reading