Start On Friday

You know you need to start your job search. And as you read this, you might be thinking what most people think.

"I'll start on Monday."

Don't start on Monday.

Start today.

There's always the possibility that you are one of those people (that one person) that loves starting something new on Monday. If so, feel free to skip the rest of this post. For the rest of you (us), read on.

Looking for a job, or any action, is rewarded by motion and consistency. Start today. If you have done nothing before today, put in some time today. It will do wonders for your self-esteem. Not sure what you should do to actually start? Start with the five things you can do this week to improve your job search.

There is one important element to starting something on a Friday. You have to keep it up on Saturday and Sunday. Yes, that's right. I'm suggesting you spend some time on your job search over the weekend. Maybe not every weekend. But certainly this first one. Getting through Friday, Saturday and Sunday will make Monday a snap. And if you're employing the Seinfeld trick, starting on Friday will give you the momentum to blast through that first dreadful Monday.

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How To Be Successful At A Job Fair

A job fair can be an effective way to meet hiring managers and recruiters in your community and learn about many job opportunities in one day. If you are prepared and use your time wisely, you can walk away with many strong job leads. Many job seekers make careless mistakes that can hurt their chances of success at a job fair. Here are 16 simple tips to make your next job fair a success.

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My Job Story - Jenny-Faye Klooster

In this week's My Job Story, we hear from Jenny-Faye Klooster, a Photo Stylist who runs the photography department for Gibson Overseas, a large kitchenware company, a job she has held for almost four years.

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How To Be A Better Public Speaker

Do you want to differentiate yourself from your peers at work? I have a simple suggestion. All you have to do is speak up! That's right. It's time to work on your public speaking skills.

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Stop Networking!

Networking is a terrible verb to describe human interactions. For some people, networking still has that cheesy sounding ring to it. I've spent countless hours reading newspaper and magazine articles, blogs, tweets and Facebook posts from recruiters from all over the country and nearly all of them say that one of the most important job search strategies is networking.

How To Introduce Yourself Once You're Referred

Asking for a referral is important. How you handle that referral is even more important. If you want to work at XYZ Company and you know someone that works there, you should ask them to refer you to a hiring manager. Ideally, your contact will make a personal introduction, or copy you on an e-mail introduction. Sometimes, you'll just get a phone number or e-mail address of the hiring manager.

Know Your Risks, Don't Settle

Even if you've been without a job for some time, it is generally best not to settle for a job that you may not enjoy. Having said that, there are a couple of questions you should ask yourself when evaluating a job, or when determining what companies to target.

High Demand, Low Supply Blog

Welcome to High Demand, Low Supply, a career and job-search blog written by Matt and Dawn Beckwith.

Finding a job can be stressful. Here, you'll find tips to increase your odds of success with finding a new job.

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