Career

If this is the year that you’ve promised yourself to land a plum position at a new company, it’s time to brush up on those first impression skills. For a glimpse into the minds of these gatekeepers, we sat down with seasoned staffing pro Abby Kohut, author of “Absolutely Abby’s 101 Job Search Secrets,” for insight on what qualified candidates can do to catch a recruiter’s eye.

By following these steps you can ensure your job search resolution will be in high gear by Jan. 1.

If all you’re seeing is rejection letters in your job search, chances are it’s your fault you’re not landing the job.

Regardless of how much money some of these jobs pay, the thought of working them leaves plenty of Americans shaking in their boots.

Everyone has an idea, sometimes it’s a good idea, sometimes it isn’t, but I love this story: Three entrepreneurs from Seattle decided to launch a new chain of restaurants solely focused on what they loved -- teriyaki. Plenty of jobs out there.

If you don’t want a potential employer to see what you’re sharing online, you need to rethink the way you use the Internet.

This week I have two companies that offer both office positions and work from home opportunities.

Anything you say to LinkedIn can be used against you when you are job hunting. You might have known that already. But you probably didn’t know that LinkedIn has special products specifically aimed at helping hiring managers ask former co-workers about you.

Job opening jargon can be confusing. Would you ever apply for this?

Anyone who says they are 100 percent satisfied with their job in many cases is either being dishonest or their boss is standing nearby. Anyone who says they are zero percent satisfied, on the other hand, can most probably be believed and really should be looking for another employer.

You need to ask questions in an interview, just not these ones

To avoid becoming a victim of discrimination during a job interview, here are 10 interview questions you don’t have to answer.

This week I’ve got another mix of great companies that span across several different industries. You likely recognize some of the names below, but how about working for one of them? 

If you’re wondering why you’ve been unsuccessful at networking, here are six networking mistakes you’re making and how to fix them.

A headhunter works for an employer—not on behalf of the job seeker—and if you don’t understand that, you’re setting yourself up for failure.

As you prepare for your upcoming job interview, here are five things to keep in mind that will help the hiring manager make a decision in your favor.

Finding a job is hard enough, but now candidates have to worry about losing their personal identity and financial information. Here are red flags that experts say may mean a job advertisement isn’t legitimate.

Getting referred by an employee greatly depends on networking. In addition, it’s also about targeting employers with whom you already have an inside connection. 

In a competitive job market, job seekers need to use every asset at their disposal, including social media. 

Having a personal website can give you a leg up on the competition--especially for young workers.