Most of the candidates I talk to fall back on the traditional norms of job search. It’s what we’re used to, it’s what we were taught by our college placement office, it’s reinforced … but it doesn’t work.

Either you’re traveling to family, or family is traveling to you, but chances are that you won’t be focused on your job search on Thanksgiving Day. Many families decide that Thanksgiving day is a great time to get the whole crew exercising together, on the one day of the year that everyone plays backyard (or [...]

Most job seekers have the misunderstanding that hiring stops at Thanksgiving. Stops dead – No one gets hired until after New Years. Learn why this is a big misunderstanding and what you can expect this holiday season …

If you’re like the majority of candidates I poll, you’re finding too many of your opportunities on job boards – you’re looking for jobs in all the wrong places. Learn why in this article …

Even if your hiring manager knew you before you applied, they are taking a risk if they hire you. But if they don’t know you beforehand, then you are asking them to take a huge risk on you. Learn how to get hiring managers to take that risk …

When you follow up with an employer or recruiter, it’s important to understand how they view your efforts.
Because there’s a fine line between assertive and crazy and employers don’t hire crazy. Employers don’t hire desperate either, when there is a shortage of jobs and an excess of qualified candidates.

In observance of Nigel Tufnel day, 11/11/11, at precisely 11:11, let’s turn it up to 11. In honor of this auspicious day, Nigel lists 11 ways to turn your job search up to 11 …

This article explains why setting your Facebook settings to private could hurt your job search – and what you should do instead …

Think your social networking profiles don’t matter? Guess again – see how employers are using social media to decide who to hire, who to interview, and who to avoid …

Recruiters find many qualified candidates and they are expected by their clients to produce qualified candidates fast. Learn why it pays for you to include your number and email in your social media profiles …