Ways to Promote Yourself in Today’s Job Market

Even in the best of economic times the job market is a competitive place. Therefore, for job seekers it all comes down to establishing the needs of your target audience (potential employers) and positioning your brand (yourself) to meet their demands. With that in...

7 Tips for Dealing with a Difficult Boss

We’ve all been there at one point or another. You’ve grown weary. You’re unhappy and feel unmotivated and the fault is that of a “bad” boss. For as much as we’d like to say that all bosses inspire confidence in their employees, we know that this is not true. So, what...

5 Tips for Turning a Temp Job into a Permanent Position

According to the American Staffing Association, staffing companies hire almost 16 million Americans to work as temporary employees before hiring them into permanent positions. This way employers and contractors are able to see if they will be a good fit for each...

Tips for Avoiding Job Scams

P.T. Barnum famously once said, “There’s a sucker born every minute.” Well, this is the same view that some people take towards those who are seeking gainful employment. Individuals like this prey on the fact that we are at our most desperate when we are looking for a...

5 Ways Social Media Could Harm Your Job Search

Most people know by now that social media can be a powerful tool in the search for a job. Unfortunately, some people are learning that the opposite can also be true – the wrong social media postings can adversely affect your search for a job or even cost you a job...