Advice

For the unemployed, job scams are like a kick in the shins when you’re already down. Unfortunately, with thousands of resumes posted on job boards, chances are scammers will get a hold of your information from time to time. It’s bound to happen — but don’t let it get you...

The seasonal job market is shaping up to be more competitive this year. The bulk of retailers say they expect to hire seasonal workers at the same level as last year, according to a recent survey by management consulting firm Hay Group, and 25 percent say they will hire fewer...

When someone talks about being happy or unhappy in their job, most people think about the job itself — the work, the supervisors, the company, the pay. And so many times these days, people will tell you that they are unhappy because of too much work, abusive bosses or insecure...

Have you ever submitted resumes to countless companies and gotten zilch in return? One common resume blunder is failing to include searchable keywords that correspond to the jobseeker’s skills and desired position. Keywords are the lifeblood of resumes — particularly because, in this job market, employers are bombarded with thousands of...

You’re feeling great after your first interview for a job with a prospective employer and you’re told to expect a call back from human resources about setting up a second interview. When you do get that call, your initial feelings are excitement and triumph! Then, just as quickly, those...

It’s that dreaded time of year again, that time when we feel compelled to make clichéd resolutions that we hope will bring health, success and happiness (if we can just manage to keep them). Many of us will pledge to lose excess weight, eat more healthfully or begin a...

So, you’ve been on a career break. How long has it been … three years, five years, more? Whether you took time off to care for your children or to travel the world, relaunching your career is a major undertaking, especially these days. Just sending out a bunch of resumes...

Having sat on both sides of the interviewing table, Guy Cole is conscious of the importance of non-verbal communication flowing between the two parties—or among all parties involved in the process. As a network manager, he has conducted many interviews over the years, so many in fact that he can...

Holiday traditions are varied and numerous, but there is one year-end custom that has become a standard practice in this country, at least within the retail sector: the seasonal job. Indeed, many people will be considering seasonal work this year and for various reasons. Some may want to supplement...

If you’re not using the best, most effective methods of following up after a job interview, you’re missing out on the chance to score some easy points that just could push you over the top and out of the unemployment line. Make sure you’re going above and beyond to impress...

In today’s wavering job market, landing a job is no easy feat. Every bit of help counts. And that’s why CareerBliss is here: to help. We offer a variety of free tools that give job seekers information and insight to help them find a job (a job that makes...

Quitting a job – quitting well, at least – can be hard work. There are plenty of missteps you can make that can end up hurting your career in the long term. Check out our list of things to avoid when breaking up with your boss. 1. Don’t Pull a...

It seems like an oxymoron: paying for a service to help you land a job when you don’t have a job to pay for the service to begin with. There’s a variety of costly employment services out there whose target market is the jobless. Is it worth skimping and scrounging...

It’s nice to be liked. But it’s more important to be respected. We’re not saying the two things are mutually exclusive. Both can occur at the same time. But if you are going to pursue one, we’d suggest going after respect. Being respected at work will serve you in your current...

Not everyone these days agrees on whether you need to include a cover letter every time you send out a resume. Some say busy hiring managers just discard a cover letter and jump straight to the resume. But others say a cover letter is a good opportunity to show...

It’s an age-old question: Is it better to be a big fish in a small pond … or a small fish in a huge sea? The answer varies from person to person. The truth is both small companies (defined by the government as having 500 or fewer employees) and...

You got the call. They want you to come in for an interview! Finally, you think, the job search may be coming to an end. You may soon have an answer to that perennial question: “So, where do you work.” And, best of all … a regular paycheck. While all those...

You’ve probably all heard the common statistic: This generation’s workers are expected to change jobs about 11 times throughout the course of their careers (About.com). For many, this number can be exciting. But, it can also be scary. Many workers are now trying to leap into a new field...

After many years focused on the academic and practitioner aspects of managing one's work image effectively, I have not changed my mind about this: Effective management of your image generally helps to build careers and advance personal goals. Speak and behave in a way that advances your image and you...

Do you want your boss to be brutally honest about how you’re doing? Or, would you rather work day in and day out in blissful ignorance until it comes time to trim the office fat and you discover you’re at the top of the layoff list for your lackluster...