Are you currently on a search for a new job?  If you are, you may be using the internet, as well as your local newspapers to find job openings.  While these are both great way to find job openings that you are qualified for, as well as apply for those jobs, you need to remember to be on the lookout for scams.

Are you in desperate need of a job?  If you are currently unemployed or if you truly think that your current job is making you “crazy,” you may be.  When it comes to finding a new job, especially in a hurry, there are many individuals who think that the more job applications they fill out or the more resumes they submit, the better their chances of finding a new job are.  But, what about the employers who are currently not hiring?  If you are wondering whether or not you should fill out a job application or submit your resume to a place that isn’t hiring, you are not alone.

Research done by the executive search industry has shown that the first person interviewed gets the job only 17.6 percent of the time. But the last person interviewed is hired almost 56 percent of the time, or more than three times more frequently.

This is for everyone who is sticking with a job that no longer fits. Maybe it was right for a while, for a certain time and place in your life. But not anymore. When was the last time you jumped out of bed with excitement about what the day would bring?

“But I love the people I work with.”
“It’s so convenient.”
“The money’s pretty decent, considering…”

Imagine that you arrive 30 minutes late for an interview… your clothing is inappropriate, you forgot your resume, and you have not done the preparation to answer the interviewer’s questions effectively. Relax… that would never happen, right? But you may be continually making less obvious mistakes in your interviews and job search — without even knowing it.

It’s gratifying to be called for a second or subsequent interview because you are another step closer to the job. Don’t blow it now! Read our second-interview do’s and don’ts.

Here are the keys to successfully changing careers. Follow these career-change rules and you should achieve success in contemplating changing careers — and in your career change.

* Do have a well-developed plan for making your career change. And don’t rush into a career change until you have thought it out and developed a strategy.

* Don’t worry if you feel a bit insecure or unsure about making a career change; these feelings are normal.

* Do expect to put in a great deal of time and effort in making the switch from one career to another, but don’t allow yourself to get discouraged at the pace or your progress…changing careers takes time.

11,000 days. That’s the number of days you’ll probably work over your lifetime. You’ll likely have six or seven career changes and 11 or 12 jobs in total. You may be wondering if you need a change now.

30 million people go to work each day to a job they hate. The harmful feelings permeate their entire life, putting a negative cloud over the home, their friends and many of their other activities. They may lack the know-how to change, may be afraid of leaving the security of a paycheck, or have a hundred excuses for why it’s okay to be so dissatisfied and stay at their job.

Although it will not be the sole reason why you might get that coveted job position, a resume is a written proof of your qualifications. It does perk up the interviewer’s interest if they get to read all the skills and knowledge you can offer the company if they choose to hire you. So it would be best to prepare a resume that will do justice to your abilities. Read on and find out just how…

Are you looking to find a new job or a new career?  If you are, you may want to give career fairs a try, as they are a great way to not only find available jobs, but also acquire them.

As you likely already know, career fairs are large events where multiple employers come in search of qualified employees.  In most cases, career fairs are held in public places, such as shopping malls or hotel lobbies. They are also often free to attend.  While career fairs do vary, most employers are able to set up small booths, where they can display information about their company and the type of employees that they are looking for.  Most employer booths have a company representative who is able to discuss their company’s opportunities and accept resumes.