Why would you choose to accept or reject a job offer?
Why would you even apply to a particular company in the first place?
These basic questions can help direct your job search. Although you might not have thought to ask yourself these questions, you should know the answer before you begin sending out résumés.
Why?
If you’re anything [...]
Archive for February, 2008
A Questionnaire for Job Hunters
Posted in First Job, Interviews on February 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
5 Résumé Tips
Posted in Resumes & Cover Letters on February 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I realized that the blog has focused lately on getting you to a job, but it’s been light on some specifics. For example, tips for writing your résumé would be good to talk about right now. It’s one of the few factors in a job hunt that is universal to everybody, regardless of their position [...]
Home Is Where the Paycheck Is
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged work from home on February 14, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Technology’s responsible for a lot of things that make life just a little more delightful: the iPod, the Wii, and, of course, Facebook’s SuperPoke. Not to mention all of the scientific and medical advances that save our lives and help us live longer every year.
But technology’s also made it easier for employees to work from [...]
Skills: The truly universal currency
Posted in First Job, tagged first jobs, graduation, top industries on February 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The one thing soon-to-be graduates all feel is the pressure of the future. And it’s strange how you feel it regardless of your plans.
“Am I too young to already have my career path mapped out?”
“Am I too old not to have my career path mapped out?”
“I think I know what I want to do…but does [...]
It’s February, but the weather outside is still frightful
Posted in Uncategorized on February 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
It’s too cold to do just about anything these days. As pretty as the snow can be, it’s been a long time since the sun shined on many parts of the country. And as much as I love my job, it gets tiresome being cold all day.
Athlete or Coach – What better way to [...]
