Career News and Advice
Hit the Ground Running
The old saw is true: You never get a second chance to make a first impression. So early on, you want to establish yourself as a valuable asset. How do you do it? We asked a group of candidates and hiring managers to share what they think works in helping new hires hit the ground running.
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Posted at 09:37AM Nov 19, 2009 in Advice | Comments[0]
How Your Job Hunt Can Threaten Jobless Benefits
Yes, you read the headline correctly. While freelancing, volunteering, networking, or laying the groundwork to launch your own business can help you find your next job, if you're not careful, they can also prevent you from collecting unemployment compensation.
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Posted at 10:18AM Nov 05, 2009 in Advice | Comments[9]
Dice Learning: Save on Certs with Loans, Financial Aid, Reimbursement
When economic times get tough and good jobs become scarce, we all hear the same advice: reinvent yourself, get training in a growth industry, learn new skills and improve the talents you already have. That's all quite sensible, but what about the Catch-22? How can you afford training for a good job if you don't already have a good job to pay for the training?
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Posted at 08:47AM Oct 30, 2009 in Advice | Comments[0]
Managing Your Manager
Managers come in all shapes, sizes and levels of
competence. What makes some of them insecure is anyone's guess, but an
incompetent boss is dangerous. They've got your job in their hands. Dino Londis learned by experience how to protect yourself when things get tense.
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Posted at 09:06AM Oct 29, 2009 in Advice | Comments[13]
Career Doctor: Why You Shouldn't Take a Break from Job-Hunting
Waiting for 2010 to relaunch your job search is an alluring idea, especially after a long, difficult 2009. But by doing so, you ensure that you'll begin the new year in the middle of the pack, joined by millions of other job seekers who took the same approach.
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Posted at 10:19AM Oct 22, 2009 in Advice | Comments[3]
Body Language Speaks Loudly in Interviews
In an interview, you'll be judged by more than what you say. You'll speak volumes with the way you stand, sit, gesture and express yourself facially. So give as much attention to your physical presence as you do to your carefully chosen words, particularly for bringing across your confidence and enthusiasm.
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Posted at 09:54AM Oct 22, 2009 in Advice | Comments[0]
Itching to Jump? Stay Calm...
After all the layoffs that have taken place in the last year, people are feeling overworked, held back, and fearful that the axe could fall on them next. It's not surprising a lot of people are mulling some kind of move, if not now, then as soon as they sense a real shift in the economy.
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Posted at 03:07PM Oct 13, 2009 in Advice | Comments[3]
Using Dice: The Art of Effective Searches
Unless you employ effective search strategies and data mining techniques, you might not connect with that perfect opportunity, nestled as it is among all the jobs posted on Dice. Successful searches require careful crafting and ongoing refinement to each set of parameters, so follow these tips search more effectively.
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Posted at 10:11AM Oct 02, 2009 in Advice | Comments[2]
How to Manage Yourself in Meetings
There is an old saying that 90 percent of life is just showing up, but that's exactly what everyone in a meeting already has done, so the playing field of influence is level when the meeting starts. Here are some lessons to becoming a more effective participant.
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Posted at 05:05PM Sep 15, 2009 in Advice | Comments[5]
Career Doctor: Making Your Job Application Stand Out
You're well qualified for the positions you're applying for, but you're not getting many responses. Here are some tactics that can put your resume at the top of the pile - and you in the hiring manager's sights.
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Posted at 09:35AM Aug 27, 2009 in Advice | Comments[1]
'I'll Take Anything!'
You may feel desperate. In fact, you may very well be desperate. But blurt out, "I'll take anything!" at a job interview, and you may blow your chances of being offered a job. Here's why those three words are a no-no - and what employers really want to hear.
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Posted at 01:37PM Aug 11, 2009 in Advice | Comments[3]
Career Doctor: Landing a Job When Your Qualifications are Diverse
When companies see a person's resume containing diverse qualifications, they may have a tough time connecting each skill to the firm's current priorities. So make sure your resume and cover letter demonstrates your experience as concretely as possible.
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Posted at 10:52AM Jul 21, 2009 in Advice | Comments[4]
How to Answer 'Tell Me About Yourself...'
A new acquaintance recently asked Jon Jacobs for guidance handling open-ended interview questions. "Although it sounds benign, it can be lethal," he observed. "What do you feel is the answer a hiring manager/recruiter/other is looking for? Just as important: What do they not want to hear?" He's smart to be looking for effective ways to field that deceptively simple question.
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Posted at 10:13AM Jul 10, 2009 in Advice | Comments[22]
The Layoff Survival Checklist
We hope you'll never need this step-by-step guide to surviving a layoff. But if you do, following these steps will put you on your way to a new opportunity. First: It may be possible to negotiate at least some terms of your layoff.
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Posted at 11:12AM Jul 09, 2009 in Advice | Comments[19]
'Thank You' is Still in Vogue
You might have hated it when your mother told you to say thank you, but the truth is it's good advice - even today, and especially during a job search. Not only are thank you notes an essential part of the process, but overlooking them could end up costing you the job.
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Posted at 11:11AM Jul 08, 2009 in Advice | Comments[4]