Preparing for Your Next Job
Ensure you have the skills and experience needed to market yourself for your next job.
Assess Career Opportunities with a Critical Mind  As you seek out career opportunities to help you through this period of unemployment youīll find plenty of possibilities. Some will be a good fit for your needs, others will be not. Learn to understand the motivations of others so you can make career decisions that are in your own best interests. Avoiding Bitterness  Why it's not good to harbor negative feelings about your job loss. Career Change Tips  Losing a job may just be the opportunity you need to make the career change you've always dreamed of. When you lose your job, you're forced to face all of your career issues head on, which can make this phase an ideal career change opportunity. Considering a job offer from a downsized company  You've spent months and months searching for a job. Your last interview was with a company that just laid off employees. Now they're calling to offer a position to you. Do you accept or run the other way? Dealing with Rejection After the Interview  In this final part of a 3 part series on handling interview and resume rejection, learn how to handle the situation once you've been turned down for a position. Dealing with Resume and Interview Rejection  In this three part series, we will explore dealing with job search rejection. How do you deal with the silence after submitting your resume? How do you handle the rejection during and after an interview? Read part one on how to handle resume submission silence. Dressing for Success  At the waking of a brand new dawning, before the sunlight greets your face. The first thoughts that arise in your mind will set the tone for all that will take place throughout the course of the day. This article serves as a reminder to dress internally and externally for success. It is important Fired? Re-invent yourself  Being fired is not quite the same as being laid off. If you've been fired, you may want to do a little self assessment to ensure success in your next job. Informational Interview Tips  An informational interview is an interview you set up with someone who works in a job that interests you, and it can be a fantastic way to explore a possible new career. More Tough Interview Questions Answered  The interview process can be difficult to navigate. Here are more ways to answer those tough interview questions. Networking Effectively  The purpose of networking is to open doors and increase your opportunities for finding new clients or finding your next job. This article will give you eight steps to successful networking. Resume Writing 101  Wondering why you're not getting the job interview calls? Are you using the same resume to apply for a variety of jobs? It's time to take a fresh new look at your resume. Revamping Your Resume  Revamping your resume is an important step in a successful job search. Donīt just submit the same resume that you have for years. Itīs time to re-vamp!!! Training for a Different Career  Is training for a different career the best way to change careers or boost your earning power? Get tips on assessing training programs. Transferable Skill Sets  Understanding your transferable skill sets and being able to apply that understanding to your career decisions can open up a whole new realm of job options and career possibilities for you. Using the Art of Concentration while Unemployed  Concentrating is particularly important while you are unemployed. It helps you to focus on your goal of finding your next career. Volunteering While Unemployed  Why you should consider volunteer work if you are unemployed. Why not consider an Internship?  If you've been unemployed for awhile, it may be time to start thinking outside the box. Consider an internship. They are not just for college students anymore. Unemployment Homepage | Editor's Picks Articles | Top Ten Articles | Unemployment Site Map
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