Originally posted by Charles Purdy on MonsterThinking Blog If you’re in an HR or recruiting position, you likely interact with a lot of job seekers
Weekends aren’t the usual time for companies to drop market-making news, but it happened this weekend, when Monster announced the launch of BeKnown, a networking
Today, job search advice is available everywhere online. You’ve probably read the obvious tips: prepare for your interview, tailor your resume and cover letter, network
How are you feeling about your job and your career? Finding it boring and unfulfilling? As your organization has cut costs and corners, do you
Written by Kirsten Taggart I’m currently in Australia taking some classes and learning what life is like in the southern hemisphere. Even more, I’m learning
If we all knew what we wanted to be when we grew up, then what’s the point of growing up? Where’s the beauty in the
Originally posted by Charles Purdy, one of #TChat’s moderators, on Monster Thinking Blog It’s not just that many recent grads are new to the world of work
Written by Kevin Wang There are core values and ideas that will remain eternal. However, the shape and form in which they manifest themselves constantly
Written by Omowale Casselle Usually, one of the key characteristics of champions is that they have an amazing ability to prevent themselves from making unforced
Repeat after me: there are no magic job wands. Whether you believe there’s a talent war or not, there are still too many of us
Are you a recent grad? Unemployed or Underemployed? Here are ideas for making the most of your summer “break” to prepare for the next step in your career and your life. Make your own day!
Informational interviews sound boring, ineffective and hard to get. But that doesn’t need to be true. In fact, they can increase your chances of finding and being considered for jobs, especially the “hidden” ones. Here are tips to make it work for you…
What factors should you consider as you assess the fit between you and a prospective or existing employer? Here’s a solid framework for your evaluation…
Today’s post is by Miriam Salpeter — owner of Keppie Careers. She teaches job seekers and entrepreneurs how to leverage social media, writes resumes and
These days, job seekers need to stand out from the crowd. These tips help you position yourself as an expert in your profession.
Think you need a blog to have a blog strategy? Think again! Tips to build your online presence…
Want to add tremendous impact to your resume? Build your headline writing skills! Here’s a way to do it that will help you learn about other subjects, even as you become a headline pro!
What is your brand? And how can you develop your brand to advance your career? Great ideas from a pro…
Being as passionate as I am about social media’s ever-growing role in the career search process, I proudly thank LinkedIn, one of my favorite social
Calming one’s nerves and regaining positivity and forward-momentum are fundamental to an optimistically focused job search. Though assuaged nerves and a focus on positivity are essential to a job search in a sea of opportunity, many people remain landlocked, shackled by negativity and with no intention of changing.
I got my current position by starting with an informational interview, and so, I know how effective they can be. However, I have talked with many job seekers who, while aware of the benefits, were not 100% sure how to make the very most of information interviews in their own career search process. Therefore, I have reached out to career experts across the web for their recommendations on how to take advantage of informational interviews and how to get the most out of them.
Madonna has come a long way since her Like a Virgin years, yet she has never lost her knack for catching the public’s eye. Yet Madonna is more than just a talented singer – she has mastered the art of reinventing herself. Like this pop star, it’s important for job seekers to know how to appeal to their audience (employers) and stand out in the crowded field of candidates. With these three tips inspired by Madonna, you’ll be transformed into a corporate rockstar in no time.
With so much great advice out there about how to build one’s personal brand through blogging, Twitter, LinkedIn and other networks, it’s important not to forget how all of it applies to one’s Facebook activity.
When I started the career search process during the second year of my MBA program, I encountered a serious challenge. Having multiple talents, strengths and
