Career Marketplace Blog

In this article from U.S. News and World Reports On Careers, Lindsay Olson explains, Finding a Job Through Networking Groups.

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Everyone keeps telling you to network to help with finding a job, but you’re apprehensive about doing so. You’re not sure where to start, or what to do once you get to an event.

Relax: you’re in the same boat as a lot of other nervous job seekers. With a few tips, you’ll be ready to start swapping business cards and building relationships to help you find your next position.

But first, a word about networking. Many job seekers think that going to one event will score them an interview at a great company. That’s not how it works. Networking is about building relationships, and it takes a while. So start before you’re really ready to quit, if possible, so that you have time enough to develop relationships with the people you meet, then move on to getting invited for a job interview.

Rather than thinking “how can this person help me” when you meet someone new, consider how you can help that person. It might be as simple as referring her to a salon you like. And while this little favor might seem insignificant, your new contact will remember you helping her, and want to do the same for you down the road.

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In this article from U.S. News and World Reports On Careers, Ben Weiss lists, 5 Strategies to Find a Job When You’re Unemployed.

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In such a competitive job market, it’s not uncommon for professionals in any industry and at any pay grade to find themselves out of work. Nonetheless, there is no way around the fact that the lack of steady income and stimulation that accompany unemployment can be incredibly stressful.

However, the worst thing you can do while unemployed is spend your days sulking in a bathrobe, dwelling on how bad the situation is while drowning your sorrows in a bowl of Cocoa Puffs.

To avoid that unfortunate scenario, here are a few strategies to help fight the uphill battle into a new job.

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In this article from Mashable, Chelsea Gladden lists, 4 Tips to Make Your Resume Stand Out.

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There it is: a stack of 150 resumes, received in the first hour of posting a job, piled up in the hiring manager’s email inbox. How will you stand out? These four tips for creating an effective, well-organized resume, should help you stay at the top of the pile and in the top of the hiring manager’s mind.

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In this article for the Huffington Post, Carolyn Thompson explains how colleges are helping students clean up for their Social Media image prior to their job search.

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Samantha Grossman wasn’t always thrilled with the impression that emerged when people Googled her name.

“It wasn’t anything too horrible,” she said. “I just have a common name. There would be pictures, college partying pictures, that weren’t of me, things I wouldn’t want associated with me.”

So before she graduated from Syracuse University last spring, the school provided her with a tool that allowed her to put her best Web foot forward. Now when people Google her, they go straight to a positive image – professional photo, cum laude degree and credentials – that she credits with helping her land a digital advertising job in New York.

“I wanted to make sure people would find the actual me and not these other people,” she said.

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In this article from the Simply Hired blog, learn how to “Field Curveball Interview Questions Like a Pro“.

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So you’re nearing the end of a job interview and so far, everything has been coming up roses. You’ve been able to show that you researched the company and its competitors and through your responses you’ve demonstrated that you clearly possess all of the requisite skills for the position. It seems like a job offer is imminent. But then your interviewer catches you totally off guard.

“What was the biggest failure of your career?” He asks, “and what would you do differently if you got a second chance?” Your palms begin to sweat. Your collar tightens. You didn’t have a chance to prepare for this one. How do your react?

That’s precisely what we employers are trying to judge. As someone who’s interviewed plethora of job applicants over the past twenty years, I’ve come to love curveball questions because they help me get a glimpse of a candidate’s true demeanor by forcing them to think on their feet. I’m not analyzing the answer you give so much as how you give it. With that said, here’s how you can answer these curveball interview questions like a pro.

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In this article for U.S. & World Report’s blog, On Careers, Arnie Fertig lists, The Best Interview Tips for Older Job Seekers.

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“I’m worried that the boss will hire someone far younger than me,” is a statement often heard from older job hunters. In truth, chances are that younger candidates are in hot pursuit of that dream opportunity, and the issue of age in hiring practices is a real one.

In the face of this competition, here are a few tips to turn your years of experience to your advantage:

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In her article for About.com, Alison Doyle shows you, How to make a Job Interview Follow Up Call.

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What’s the best way to follow up after a job interview? One good way is to call the interviewer to thank them for taking the time to interview you.  Not only will you be showing your appreciation, you can also recap your qualifications and offer additional information about your skills and experience.

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In his article for Lifehacker, Adam Dachis explains, What You’ve Done Matters Much More Than “Experience”.

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When you’re on the hunt for a job, most companies want to know you’re experienced in your field. Jeff Haden, writing for business magazine Inc., consulted successful people and found that you really set yourself more by sharing what you’ve actually done:

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Check out this article from LiveCareer.com, Resume Writing: Tips for Candidates of All Ages

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In today’s challenging job market, you need to make sure that your resume creates an immediate impression on hiring managers and recruiters. However, you may need to tweak your resume depending on a number of things,  including your age and work experience.

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In this article from U.S. News and World Report’s On Careers, Miriam Salpeter gives you, The 9 Best Tips for Submitting an Online Application.

Tips from Salpeter’s article include:

• Thoroughly read job descriptions.
• Identify key words and tailor your resume.
• Fill out all fields within the application process.

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