Losing a Job in a Recession Costs $112K

September 24, 2011 by  
Filed under Career News and Advice

NEW YORK (MainStreet) — Losing a job is never easy, but a new study shows just how much worse it can be in a tough economy. Workers who become unemployed during a recession see their earnings drop by roughly $112,000 over the following 25 years compared to what it would have been, ... Continue Reading

5 Social Media Tips for Targeting Your Next Coming Job

September 4, 2011 by  
Filed under Job Search

Unless you’re fortunate enough to be deliriously happy with your professional life, the odds are high that you’ll be looking for a different job in the future. On the bright side, the fact that you’re reading this article means you know how to navigate the Internet — a point in ... Continue Reading

Tips to Find a Job In Oil and Gas Industry

September 3, 2011 by  
Filed under Other Jobs

The oil and gas industry provides energy and necessary chemicals to allow the smooth running of transportation, industry and houses. It earns considerable tax and export revenues to aid in supporting the economy and provides employment for thousands of people across the globe. The oil and gas industry is at the ... Continue Reading

How to Make Yourself More Valuable at Your Job

August 31, 2011 by  
Filed under Getting Ahead

Tip #1 – Don’t Make Enemies If you want to be successful in the workplace, there’s a good chance that you’ll end up locking horns with a few people on the way. However, at the end of the day, it is vital that you don’t take these disputes personally; and work ... Continue Reading

How can you get a job at Gamestop?

August 25, 2011 by  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment Jobs

Timing seems to be the key. Right around the holidays, right before school starts and right after the semester ends is generally a good time. Dress up. No, really. Not a full suit and tie, but GameStop requires you to wear slacks, nice shoes, etc. If you show up in ... Continue Reading

5 Reasons Why Most Sales People Fail

July 30, 2011 by  
Filed under Business & Professional Jobs

Throughout the years, numerous sales people have attempted to succeed but failed miserably and it wasn’t because of their insufficient product knowledge or insufficient credentials. Here are the reasons why most sales people fail: 1. Not comprehending that it all relies on you: It isn’t the current economic climate, the Industry or ... Continue Reading

How to land a Job in Financial Markets

July 26, 2011 by  
Filed under Job Search

Working in financial markets is not just a numbers game.As a matter of fact, there are many special fields that are considered increasingly important for current financial job hunters. And in this relatively restricted financial jobs market, possessing skills in those fields could mean the distinction between landing a job ... Continue Reading

What is better doing a job or selfemployment?

July 6, 2011 by  
Filed under Career Planning

I think it depends on the person being talked to. There are some with great skills and unique abilities that do better when they’re self employed. Yet, there are also some whose more into something that requires them to just do their job and not think about ... Continue Reading

Getting a foot in the door is key for job success after university

July 3, 2011 by  
Filed under Career News and Advice

BAGGING a job after ­university is tough but one of the best ways to get a foot in the door is to offer yourself up for work experience. “Being able to demonstrate ­structured, productive work ­experience is now almost an ­essential prerequisite for any graduate career,” says Phil Donnelly of Step ... Continue Reading

How to Locate Your Next Job On Linkedin

June 19, 2011 by  
Filed under Job Search

Networking is not a new term. Job seekers have used networking strategies for decades to help locate opportunities. We call relatives to see if there are openings within their companies. We email former colleagues and classmates to see if their current employers are hiring. It’s time ... Continue Reading