With all the flashy decorations, tipsy parties, and gift giving, it’s all too tempting to put your job search on hold for the holidays. And it’s all too easy to justify that job search break by believing the myth that no employers are hiring over the holidays anyway. Don’t fall victim to that myth! December is one of the most productive months for dedicated job seekers. Here’s why. (more…)

When was the last time you applied for a job? How did you do it? An emailed resume? A carefully crafted cover letter? A link to your portfolio? In reality, an overwhelming majority of people applies to jobs with a simple resume and maybe a few sentences introducing themselves. But the truth is, in today’s world, a resume rarely cuts it. In short, resumes are vague, generic, and impersonal. (more…)

No matter how long you’ve been searching for a new job, at one time or another, it may all suddenly become too much. Your shoulders are weighed down, you feel mentally and emotionally paralyzed, and there’s a constant glossy, blank look in your eyes. When the job hunt gets tough and overwhelming, burnouts are real and extremely daunting. (more…)

For many job seekers, the job market has been cold and unwelcoming for many rough months now, and that gap on their resumes is getting obscenely large. If this is you, there’s no doubt your job search has worn you down, so no matter how many times I tell you the job market – especially in IT – is getting better (which it is), my words of encouragement will fall on deaf ears.

Well, this is the official eviction notice to the cynicism that has taken up full time residence at the front of your brain. Your job search has been one big exhausting challenge, but now it’s time to punch it in the face once and for all. (more…)

So you’ve decided to jump into the job search along with the thousands of others out there.  The job market is clearly flooded with job seekers, and your best bet to stay afloat might be to use a recruiter.  After all, they’re the ones who have solid relationships with the hiring managers and can provide you with the personal connection you need.  But how can you establish yourself as an outstanding person in a sea of both qualified and unqualified candidates?   (more…)