Articles for Job Seekers

I worked in Human Resources for 17 years and helped implement some of the earliest Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), those mysterious automated resume scanners. I moved out of HR for four years, and when I was ready to go back, I launched an external job search.

The TV show “The Office” demonstrated how far workplace envy can go. Paper salesmen pushed their rivals into fish ponds, stuck them in supply closets, and covered desk accessories with Jello. Before you mistreat an innocent stapler, consider these alternatives for what to do when a coworker advances ahead of you.

Recruiters, colleagues, and potential clients are 14 times more likely to click on your LinkedIn profile if you have a photo. If you’re spending hours editing your summary statement, ensure you give equal time to the images.

Variety is one of the most important factors that contribute to job satisfaction. Have a better time at the office and get more done by learning how to diversify your work day. These are steps you can take before you accept a new position or while you’re on the job.

Maybe you’d like to turn your creativity into a career but jokes about starving artists make you a little nervous. In reality, it is possible to make a living while making art. Find out how to channel your creative skills into a rewarding career.

Is your job a source of stress and frustration? Do you dread each time the alarm sounds? Does your work fail to ignite passion in your heart? Believe it or not, your employment can provide both the income you need and the fulfillment you crave!

This weekend, take a break from your job, but give your career a boost. Try these 14 simple things you can do to advance your career online and offline. They’re all quick enough to squeeze in between Friday and Monday while still giving you plenty of time to sleep in.

It can be so tempting to go after a career that promises the key to your future! Career websites that list sought-after jobs make them seem like blessings from above. And some of them probably are. But does that mean that such careers are for you?

Do you miss your old job so much that you want to get it back? Maybe you’ve recently joined a new company where things aren’t living up to your expectations. Maybe you have been gone for years, but you still have happy memories of your former coworkers and achievements.

To have a career that fits you, you must first understand your strengths. We're not talking about knowledge or skills; those are things you've learned and developed. Think of strengths as natural attributes that give you a significant advantage over the average person.

No matter what kind of work you do, don’t be surprised if there comes a time when you think of switching careers. After all, many of us have romanticized ideas about one career or another.

Applying for a new position at a company where you already work poses unique advantages and disadvantages. The biggest mistake people make is to shortchange the process. It is important to position yourself just as competitively as any candidate from outside the company to be successful.