Long periods of unemployment can actually do a lot of damage to a job seeker's self-esteem. Though there is nothing that can take the place of "you're hired," you still need to work on your self-confidence when looking for a job. The best way? Not to take the job search personally.

Awkward interview moments - we all have them. Draw a blank on a simple question. No time to change before an interview, Realize mid-stream that you're not answering the question. How do you handle it? Before you throw in the towel, learn how to recover from those awkward interview moments.

Have you been looking for a job for a long time? Is self-employment starting to look like the perfect solution? Before you make the leap, learn the pros and cons of starting your own business.

Do you need help finding a job? Before you turn to a professional head hunter or recruiter, learn what to look for so you don’t waste your time or money.

You aced the interviews and finally snagged that sought after job. What happens when they offer you a salary that is less then you expected? Should you accept the offer or continue looking? Before you make the decision to pass, perhaps you should consider accepting a lower paying job offer.

Have you held a lot of jobs in a short period of time? Now when it comes time to look for a new job, you’re not sure how to explain hopping from job to job. The worst thing you can do is to try to trick employers. Here are statements to offer when you get stuck.

Are you a first time job seeker? Ever wondered what employers look for from an applicant? Don’t let your overall appearance on anything from your clothes to your social networking get in the way of getting employed!

You applied and interviewed for the job weeks ago. The hiring manager said they would call in a week. Why haven’t you heard anything yet? What’s taking so long? Before you become a stalker, find out what happens behind the scenes of a job offer.

The methods used to apply for jobs have changed. Most employers will now only accept electronic versions of your resume. Unfortunately, the special formatting and pretty fonts may appear different to employers on the other end. Here are tips on how to successfully submit an electronic resume.

With hundreds of applications and interviews, all candidates may start to look and sound alike. Looking for a way to stand out from the crowd? Learn how to send a proper thank-you letter.