Archives for October 2006
Companies use every medium possible to advertise their business. It seems that it wasn’t until recentlly that they are advertising job openings now too.
True, it usually isn’t the corporate jobs that you’ll hear about; most of the time it’s a retail position. But if you’re in that profession or need a part-time job, then keep your ears […]
You may have heard about Beyond.com. They’ve actually become quite large and popular among job seekers and career professionals. So what is so different about them versus every other job search portal out there?
There are quite a few job sites out there that allow you to search for jobs and post your resume. That’s pretty much […]
I have created a new f r e e cover letter ecourse that is sure to help you with you with your job search success. For those of you who signed up for my previous cover letter report, this is completely different…and MUCH better.
If you’re still struggling with your cover letter or you’re not getting […]
Can you believe it’s that time of year already? It’s the Holiday Season and stores and shipping companies are gearing up to handle the increase of customers.
Do you need some extra money to buy all those gifts? Or maybe you’re trying to payoff some bills before the first of the year. Whatever the case may […]
Are you tired of rejection? Unfortunately, when you’re job searching, there’s a chance that you’re going to be subjected to your share of it.
So, how do you keep your confidence up when others may be shooting you down? Remember that this is a job search. An employer (usually) isn’t out to intentionally hurt anyone. They […]
Have you been out of work? Yes, you may have some obstacles to face but it can be done. You need to really prepare yourself to get back out there and stand out from the competition. The competition, I might add, that has a stellar work history.
Moms have a tough time with this especially. So, […]
Most people think constructive criticism is when people say both good and bad things about whatever it is they’re talking about. They may start out, “This is great, but…” You know how it goes.
So my question to you is: how do you handle constructive criticism during an interview? There are a couple of ways this […]
Something really interesting happened that made me have to post about. I’m going to give an example on how you should not approach somebody for a job.
Not too long ago, this woman started emailing and telling me about all these things ‘wrong’ with my business and how she could come in make everything better. She sent me a […]
Working Mother has put out their annual list of the 100 Best Companies for Women. You can view the list here.
Employers are starting to be more flexible by offering on-site childcare, flextime, job sharing and paid maternity leave. Unfortunately, the majority of companies still are not offering these benefits.
When mothers are researching companies and interviewing for […]
I have said this many times before but many of you still don’t believe me: You really can enjoy what you do for a living. It is possible and all you have to do is know where to look.
There is a great job board for all you sports lovers out there called . They have thousands of […]
I'm Heather Eagar, a former professional resume writer who is now dedicated to providing you with resources and products that will help you with your job search from beginning to end.
