When the economy is struggling, jobs become even more scarce. Mass mailing will waste your time, but you need to be ready at any second to sell yourself. Learn what works and what doesn't.

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.