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Once you've got your resume and cover letter ready to go, it's time to begin the job search. These articles are all about searching for jobs.

  • Five Mistakes Online Job Hunters Make - Pretty interesting fact in this article: "A December 2009 study by Microsoft Corp. found that 79% of hiring managers and job recruiters review online information about job applicants before making a hiring decision. Of those, 70% said that they have rejected candidates based on information that they found online." Definitely worth it to make sure your online persona is in order. See this article for more info. - (views: 6)
  • Criminals Prey on the Unemployed - I ran across this article and it served as a good reminder to by wary of potential scammers trying to take advantage of people looking for legitimate work. - (views: 13)
  • How to Get a Job After a Year (or More) Out of Work - Someone submitted this latest article about how to find a job after a long spell of unemployment. It has some good advice from an emotional standpoint and a practical standpoint. - (views: 27)
  • 6 Shocking Job-Search Facts - This article makes some good points about the "new realities" of job searching and some tactics that may now be ineffective. - (views: 61)
  • 21 Things Hiring Managers Wish You Knew - Some great tips from the hiring manager's perspective - all good to keep in mind during the job search process. - (views: 48)
  • Greasing the Inside Track to a Job - This article is a good reminder on how to use inside connections at companies to create job opportunities. - (views: 73)
  • Social Networks Work - An article on why social networking can be an important tool during the job search. - (views: 109)
  • Job relocation ... to your living room - Some advice around the question of relocating for a job. - (views: 91)
  • Tips From a Seven-Month Job Search - Some tips from a 7-month long job search. - (views: 92)
  • Making a Temporary Stint Stick - Advice on how to make a temporary job permanent. - (views: 101)
  • Job Hunters, Beware - Some good advice of things to watch out for during the job search - like what you put on your Facebook profile! - (views: 106)
  • There are payoffs to working for free - Some tips on keeping your skills up to date when looking for a job. - (views: 95)
  • Online job scams rise with unemployment - Some info about the latest scams to watch out for during the job search. - (views: 94)
  • Landing a Job of the Future Takes a Two-Track Mind - A look at some of the bright spots for jobs this year and how to think ahead of the curve when planning around future opportunities. - (views: 121)
  • Should you move to find a job? - Some cities are better than others when it comes to finding a job. This article helps pinpoint where your chances are better. - (views: 124)
  • Best time to get a job - How December is a great time to continue your job search. - (views: 153)
  • Years Can Be Assets in a Job Hunt - For older job seekers who are out of work, this article provides some great action steps to take if you are having little success in your job search. - (views: 114)
  • Desperate times don’t always call for taking any job - Some advice on how to handle the issues that come with applying to jobs for which you seem overqualified. - (views: 103)
  • Looking for a New Job? Follow the Pink Slips - This article talks about how companies that are cutting jobs are often hiring in other areas - which means they can be overlooked as a potential target for job seekers. - (views: 66)
  • Giving a Stalled Job Search a Jump-Start - How to get the job search back on track when you are feeling discouraged. - (views: 74)
  • An Internship From Your Couch - This article discusses the concept of a virtual internship where all you need is a computer and Internet access. And what are the pros and cons of undertaking this type of internship. - (views: 66)
  • 'Perfect' candidate is about perception - What is a perfect candidate? It may have more to do with your understanding of what the people making the decision care about than it does with your specific qualifications. - (views: 85)
  • 7 steps to finding a job online - Some tips on how to finely tune the keywords in your resume to closely match a specific job - and increases your chances of not being screened out by resume screening software. - (views: 74)
  • A New Job Just a Tweet Away - Check out how companies are starting to use Twitter to look for new talent. - (views: 72)
  • Six Tips for Following Up on Your Resume - So you submit your resume to a company of interest and then wonder "What else can I do?" This article has a bunch of great ideas for how to follow up after submitting your resume. - (views: 79)
  • Perfect your own brand, land a job - The only way to stand out is to brand yourself differently than other people. This article talks about some ways to brand yourself including ideas around creating an online presence through blogging. - (views: 82)
  • How to Update Your Job Skills While Unemployed - (views: 65)
  • OPEN LETTER - why will you hire me? - Check out this spirited letter about "Why you should hire me." It's a great example of both staying positive and how to market yourself. - (views: 115)
  • Fear and Loathing in the Labor Market - From relying solely on job search sites to not being properly prepared for an interview, this article is a good list of mistakes to avoid in your job search. - (views: 75)
  • Where, Oh Where, Has My Application Gone? - Here is some great info on WHY you are not hearing back from so many companies when you send your resume out and what you can do about. - (views: 96)
  • New grads: what to do when you can't get the jobs you want - Some great advice for recent grads who are having trouble landing jobs. Things like resetting your expectations about what types of jobs are out there and considering being more flexible in what location you choose to work. - (views: 81)
  • Starting Fresh With an Unpaid Internship - This article points out some of the benefits (and challenges) of taking an internship at a slightly later stage in one's career. "...some older laid-off workers are taking on these stints to stay busy, gain new skills and expand their networks. In the meantime, they continue to job hunt and, in some cases, collect unemployment benefits." - (views: 77)
  • Making a Match: Job Sites Get Personal - There is a new breed of job search site. Site's that try to match you with jobs in an "eHarmony-style" match-making system. This article talks about the pros and cons after reviewing several of the more popular matching sites. - (views: 64)
  • Is a Book the New Business Card? - I thought this article was interesting. When it comes to standing out, taking your years of experience and writing a book is certainly one approach. I think it is a great way to gain some creditability assuming you have some expertise to share with others. Though I do imagine if the number of people writing books increases dramatically, so will the amount of original and interesting content. - (views: 84)
  • The rules for job hunting have changed - The "new rules" of job searching including scrapping the elevator pitch. - (views: 50)
  • Beyond Job Boards: Targeting the Source - This article is a good primer on how to craft a job search strategy in the current job-finding environment including making use of social media and applying directly on company websites versus online job boards. - (views: 77)
  • Five threats to your job-hunting stamina - Job searching can be daunting and start to get you down. Sending 200 resumes out with little or no response can be disheartening. Here are a few tips to keep those negative feelings from setting in and keep you on top of your game. - (views: 71)
  • Look Before You Leap at a New Job - If you have been out of work for a while, it can be easy to jump at the first offer that comes along - even if it doesn't feel quite right. This article points out some red flags to look out for when a new job opportunity presents itself. (To protect yourself and save you from an unnecessary resume gap to explain) - (views: 82)
  • Advice for Senior Job-Hunters - I have spoken to many seniors who are out of work - they either lost their job or their retirement savings is no longer adequate to sustain them and they need to earn additional income. Either way, after many years in the workforce, it's difficult to get the job search back on. This article offers some good advice on how to develop a strategic plan. - (views: 102)
  • The hidden job market - Many employers know that posting on job boards will yield way to many applicants. So many of those jobs go un-posted. Here are some good tips to get away from the job boards and uncover some of those hidden job opportunities. - (views: 76)
  • 25 ways to sabotage your job search - This article provides a great overall checklist of the things that could hurt your job search. From running late to an interview, to under-dressing, to writing a generic cover letter, this is a good reminder of actions that could set us back. - (views: 74)
  • Land a Federal Job - I recently posted something on the same topic - but this seems to be popular right now. How to get a job with the government. This article reinforces what I have read from other sources in terms of where to look and how to apply. - (views: 62)
  • In job search, a few keys can help older workers - A few tips to increase job search success for older job seekers. - (views: 71)
  • Using Twitter and Facebook to Find a Job - Here is a great article on how Twitter/Facebook and other social networking sites can play a role in your job search. It describes how someone used these different social networking sites in conjunction to find a new job in a short amount of time. - (views: 85)
  • The job of finding a job - Some advice when finding a job is your <em>full time job</em>. - (views: 59)
  • The Best Job Seeking Tips Ever! - Some great tips for the job search. - (views: 45)
  • Using the right keywords in your job search - A few good tips on how "keywords" fit in to your job search. - (views: 35)
  • Get a great job after graduation - Some tips for those who have just graduated. - (views: 34)
  • Finding New Employees, via Social Networks - We've posted several articles recently about using social networks in your job search. This article talks about some specific cases of finding jobs via social networks and how it happened. AND how employers are starting to PULL information from social networks to find job candidates. - (views: 66)
  • Don't let ID thieves hijack your job hunt - On of the recent JoblessJoe discussions touched on this topic - watching out for scams when searching for a job. There are people out there looking to take advantage of job seekers. So you have to be careful in your search. This article talks specifically about identity theft and some ways to prevent against it. - (views: 58)
  • I found my job on Twitter - Using Twitter in your job search. - (views: 60)
  • Unemployed seek training for green-collar jobs - Some people are speculating that the next big opportunities will be in the "green" industry - "green collar" jobs. Many out of work individuals are using this time to learn new "green skills" (install solar panels, repair wind turbines, produce biofuels and do other work related to renewable energy) that may become valuable as the green revolution gains momentum. This article outlines some of the current trends. - (views: 90)
  • Job hunt should go beyond Internet - Are you spending much of your time searching the internet for jobs? Does it start to feel like a waste of time? This article talks about the "hidden job market". And how to access it. It takes more than firing off 20 resumes a day through Monster.com. What do you need to do to set yourself apart and create a brand for yourself? - (views: 73)
  • Freelance is the new full-time - Companies are spending less on full time employees and focusing more on free lance and contract work. It's important to understand how freelancers are offering their services to these types of companies. This article gives a little more perspective on the current trends. - (views: 105)
  • Should Over-50 Job Hunters Join Facebook? - The question comes up frequently - "Am I too old to be on Facebook?". This article provides some guidance around that question and offers some tips about how to use Facebook later in life. - (views: 91)
  • A Web Presence From Scratch - These days having an online presence is a key part of the job search. Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, can all play supporting roles. But if you are not involved with these sites, jumping in can be daunting! This article gives some advice on how to jump in. - (views: 68)
  • How to Get Adjunct Work: Pay Attention - Interested in teaching? Some great advice if you are interested in an adjunct position. - (views: 49)
  • Building Your Brand - Some advice on building your personal brand. - (views: 63)
  • Giving Internships a Post-College Try - Internships have often been a great way to make a first impression at a company, hopefully leading to a job offer.Some recent grads (and some who have already spent time in the workforce) are looking to internships as a vehicle to get started at a new company. This article discusses how people are seeking internships and what to look for. - (views: 53)
  • Going to extremes to land a job - Some people are using "unconventional" techniques to find a job. - (views: 50)
  • Recruiters Reveal Pet Peeves About Job Seekers - A few things NOT to do when looking for a new job. - (views: 87)
  • Bulletproofing Your References in the Hunt for a New Job - References are playing a MUCH bigger role in landing a new job these days. When employers can be more picky about who they are going to hire, they are most definitely going to check your references. This article gives a bunch of great tips on getting a quality set of references lined up and how to use them. - (views: 47)
  • You Can Land a Job - Even Now - With all of the negative headlines, people forget that companies are still hiring. There is just more competition right now. This article offers several pieces of advice for job seekers and discusses several fields that are in high demand. - (views: 80)
  • Do References Really Matter? - References are still an important part of the hiring process. Every diligent hiring manager I know checks references. Especially now when employers can be more picky about their candidate selection. This article provides some tips on what to look for when choosing a reference. - (views: 58)
  • Job hunting for introverts - If you are not a big fan of networking, hate the interview process, and generally don't do well with the social aspects of the job search, here are some useful tips and suggestions. - (views: 85)
  • Twenty jobs that earn $20 an hour - A few job ideas that can earn $20/hour. - (views: 68)
  • Top jobs for night owls - If you've ever thought about a more drastic lifestyle change, here are some career options where the job prospects are better IF you can work the night owl shift. - (views: 34)
  • It Isn't Always a Job Behind an Online Job Posting - This article is not typical of what I have posted in the past. But I thought it was very relevant. When many people are seeking jobs, some see it as an opportunity to take advantage. This article describes a few of those scenarios and then how to avoid them. - (views: 241)
  • The 20 Best Job Search Web Sites - You probably spend much of your time searching through various websites that allow you to search for jobs. The obvious ones come first - Monster, CareerBuilder. This article identifies a few newer job search sites that you may not have heard about. Some of them use different approaches than the traditional job-search model. If you've been using the same sites for a while - why not try something new? - (views: 92)
  • Don't Take "No" for an Answer! - Have you ever received a rejection letter when applying for a job? Most people have. This article talks about what to do when you get that letter. "If you really want it badly enough, you don't give up." Some general advice on the approaches to take (and not take) when making a second bid for the job you want. - (views: 48)
  • How to Get a Job When No One's Hiring - Do you feel like you never get anywhere searching online job postings? "What you have to do in a recession is map your skills to employers to where you know they have a problem you can solve." This is great advice. The online job search engines are so saturated these days that a new approach is necessary. Identifying a unique skill to a potential employer is a great way to get your foot in the door. - (views: 48)
  • Best Places to Get a Part-Time Job - One of the best ways to keep busy while unemployed is to take a part-time job. Perhaps at a place you never saw yourself working before. Take IKEA as an example - 20 hours per week of work will qualify you for their benefits program. This article mentions other companies that have similar part-time offerings. - (views: 38)
  • Hired! With help from your friends - "Many job seekers are often reluctant to lean on their friends and family for help, for fear of coming off badly." Most people I talk to find this to be true. That's another reason why being unemployed can be alienating. But in most cases, your friends WANT to help. - (views: 44)
  • Job Fairs - Some info about upcoming Monster/CareerBuilder job fairs. - (views: 39)
  • To find a job, ignore doom-and-gloom news, experts say - "...block out the doom-and-gloom news about the economy..." That's exactly how we look at things too. Blocking out the negativity of the news that bombards us each day is the first step in starting your job search. - (views: 43)
  • Need to Find a Job? Stop Looking So Hard - Interesting article that says companies don't want to hire people who appear desperate. - (views: 71)
  • Where will the jobs be in 2012? - Thinking ahead.. What jobs are predicted to be the "hot jobs" in the coming years. - (views: 60)
  • Job searching using social media - (views: 41)
  • Where the jobs will be... - Take a look at what industries will be growing the fastest over the next 10 years. - (views: 50)
  • Industry Portals / Industry Hubs - (views: 48)

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