By Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter Perhaps this experience sounds familiar: you left a job interview feeling confused, ragged, disappointed or angry. You fear that not quelling those emotions will douse yet another job opportunity fire. Many times, job seekers are so focused on securing their next gig they allow a company free rein to treat them as a liability versus an asset. By reframing the interview assessment process, you can empower yourself,…

By Debra Wheatman Let’s face it: searching for jobs can be a grueling process. Whether actively employed or in career transition, the task can be daunting. That is why it is so important to create a game plan, think it through, and act on it!  As the saying goes: if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Job search techniques have changed radically in the past few years with…

By Noël Rozny Web Editor & Content Manager Everyone’s been talking about how tough the job market is for the college students who are seeking entry-level jobs. But what’s going on for other segments of the working population? How are Baby Boomers and other established career professionals being affected by the recession, in either their current careers or their job search? Because of their age and their work history, Baby…

By Noël Rozny Job seekers, tell me if this sounds familiar: you’ve been to countless networking events, happy hours, and professional mixers. You’ve done your best to smile, work the room, and share your story. You’ve handed out dozens of business cards, collected dozens of business cards, and even emailed copies of your resume to promising prospects. And now … crickets. If you’re networking isn’t working, it could be because…

By Patrick O’Connor Have you read a good book lately? You’ve read the want ads every day for the last many months, and you’ve read enough about structuring your resume to create four different versions.  That’s important reading because it keeps your eyes wide open and has you ready to respond when one of those possibilities turns into an interview. That reading keeps you connected to the outside – but…