It's the Job Blog

Updated On Fri, 04/09/2010 - 3:22pm

In a tough economy, you might be competing against hundreds if not thousands of applicants for one single job opening. Recruiting expert Gary O'Neal says, however, that there are ways to get to the 'front' of the line.

Updated On Fri, 04/09/2010 - 3:20pm

Michael Burton is a public relations professional in North Carolina who has worked in the health care industry for years. Burton was recently laid off, and after almost a year of ups and downs while hunting for jobs, he has decided to do something different. "In the job hunt process, you're not in control," he said.

Updated On Fri, 04/09/2010 - 3:19pm

Betsy Richards is the director of personal-brand strategy at Kaplan University. For 2010 college graduates, Richards stresses flexibility saying many will have to have to make concessions to get their first job.

Updated On Fri, 04/09/2010 - 3:19pm

Gary O'Neal has been a recruiting manager in Texas for more than a decade. O'Neal says most job seekers define themselves by what they did in the past instead of what they can accomplish in the future.

Updated On Wed, 04/07/2010 - 2:29pm

Alex Sanders is the commentary editor for the University of Conneticut's student newspaper. As a journalism and psychology major, she is facing the harsh reality of a competive job market.
Sanders encourages students and professionals to take advantage of college career resources like the Career Center at her school. She has also learned to network, even within her own family.

Updated On Sun, 04/04/2010 - 9:19pm

When you're getting back on the job hunt, image isn't likely the first topic on your mind, but image consultant Linda Froiland says it's very important. "First impressions are lasting," said Froiland, who has been dressing musicians, actors, models, executives and everyday people for more than 25 years.

Updated On Sun, 04/04/2010 - 9:18pm

Financial questions abound when you lose your job, but perhaps the most tricky questions come from planning for the future. Maureen Wilke, the co-founder of ‘The Connected Advisor’ says financial advisors can still offer realistic tips, even when your primary income goes away.

Updated On Sun, 04/04/2010 - 8:31pm

Social media expert Liz Ryan gives us a refresher course on how to use email and social networks to make the right contacts and land the next job.

Updated On Tue, 03/30/2010 - 7:28am

The federal government could be a great place to spend time job hunting for both civilians and folks leaving the military. Lily Whiteman is an expert who has been helping both veterans and civilians get jobs with the federal government for years.
"The federal government is a very veteran friendly employer," she said. Whiteman says servicemen and women should begin planning for civilian life as soon as they know they will be leaving the military.

Updated On Tue, 03/30/2010 - 7:27am

Cheryl Palmer is a career coach and a certified professional resume writer. In this Podcast episode, Palmer reminds us to pay close attention to putting together a resume, since your resume is usually on the front line -- often the first impression with a potential employer. Listen for do's and don'ts of resume writing as well as practical tips about how to stand out from the crowd.