The internet can’t help you choose a career

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With the large number of websites that advertise how they can provide you direction, why are job seekers still unemployed?  If the internet can’t help you choose a career, where else can you turn?  The reality is that no matter how many sites you surf to get ideas about what your next job or … [Read more...]

Your boss may give you the best career advice

Whether you are happy in your current job or not, take time to listen to what career advice your boss is giving you.  It may not be as obvious as “You should find a new job.” or “If you did X, you would increase your chances for a raise or promotion.”  Managers are sending employees … [Read more...]

Four steps to securing the highest paying careers that help people

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The September jobs report came out with good news for job hunters in certain fields.  Along with this information, jobs experts have created lists of the highest paying careers that help people.  Whether you refer to the Department of Labor or someone with hiring experience, take time to learn the … [Read more...]

Job postings come in many different formats

LinkedIn and Job Postings

Job postings may be short or long in length, detailed, vague, descriptive, confidential, verbal, and many other things. Depending on the company or hiring manager who is filling the position, the description will vary. Don’t rule out a job posting just because it is different from other postings … [Read more...]

Why a job fair is the best place to look for a job

Internship and Career Fair

Job fairs can be scary places if you are a job seeker, or they could be the best place to find a job.  There may be companies that have nothing to do with your industry or the type of job you want to have.  Some of the jobs are going to require experience you don’t have or can’t get without a … [Read more...]

Do all job search sites have the same job postings?

LinkedIn and Job Search Sites

Not necessarily, but there may be a lot of overlap depending on the job search sites you are using. Major job search engines such as Monster® and CareerBuilder® will have more overlap than industry specific sites such as usajobs.gov and TheLadders®. If you know the type of position you are … [Read more...]

People trying to relocate need to find jobs online

Whether you are trying to relocate and work in a different city in your state, or move to a different state, the best bet will be to find jobs online.  There are different places you can search on the web to find positions that you could relocate to fill.  Having a strategy and focus on where to … [Read more...]

What are the best places to find jobs in my area of expertise?

TheLadders, Expertise and the Best Places to Find Jobs

Each industry will have certain ‘go to’ places, so asking ‘what are the best places to find jobs in my area?’ will have to be narrowed down before you start searching.  Can you define your area of expertise within an industry or a field?  If you are a teacher, is there a certain level of … [Read more...]

Can a career finder online help me?

A career finder could reference multiple job search tools. You could use a career finder test, to help you understand what type of career you should be looking for. Or a career finder could be similar to a job search site that helps you search for posted jobs within your career or industry. A career … [Read more...]

Monster® is helping you find a job

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How is that possible?  You’ve never even been on the Monster® website.  Every job you’ve gotten in the past decade was from who you know in your industry.  While you have used networking to get your past career opportunities, Monster® has been working behind the scenes to help you find a … [Read more...]

 
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