By Souzi Francis Have you been on the fence about whether or not it’s time to start looking for a new job? Here are 10 signs that you should be making a career change sooner rather than later. It Might Be Time for a Career Change If: 1. Getting out of bed has become more difficult and most of the time you look a mess. Did it used to take…

By Tracy Tillapaugh There’s a fine line between checking in on the status of your application or your interview and annoying your recruiter. Unfortunately that line varies based on the person you’re working with each time you apply or interview for a job. Sometimes a call is timely enough that your resume goes from the “unsure” to the “yes” pile. Guidelines for Following Up During Your Job Search First: if…

By Amanda Guralski Every politician rallied the voters in the November election with one major issue – the economy. And rightfully so; nationally the unemployment rate hovers around 10 percent and for college grads in the 20-24 age group, it’s an even more depressing outlook – 14.6  percent. Factor in 18-19 year olds looking for a job and that statistic is totally bleak also – an unemployment rate of 21…

By Becky Benishek Let’s face it, being unemployed sucks. But keeping your spirits up? Close second. Unemployment can make you feel embarrassed, unwanted, unviable and upset. You start worrying about the future and panicking about the present. You wonder what your co-workers did right and you did wrong. And if you hear another “Things happen for the best,” you might just claim murder by self-defense. But guess what? You really…

By Becky Benishek Don’t you wish your job search was a paid position? Whether you’re printing personal business cards, going to networking events or pursuing your MBA, you’re investing your time, energy and money to stay marketable in an employer’s market. Job search doesn’t end when the sun goes down, when you’re worn out or you’ve got a cold coming on. The last thing you want is for a decision…