Saturday Digest: Job Search

Going through the stages of a job search...

In the second post of the morning, we look at the job searching process from numerous different angles, from...

• ...launching a successful job search, to...
• ...organizing your job search, and...
• ...utilizing social media in searching.

Also, here are 5 steps you need to take in pursuing a job, and 10 tips for boosting your career.

Happy weekend, all -- normal service will be resumed next week!

Sit-Down Saturday

After some down-time on Blogger yesterday, we're playing catch-up: in the first of today's posts, it's the usual Feet-Up Friday (cunningly renamed).

Here are some funny videos dealing with how not to conduct yourself in an interview:

• do your research
• know how to describe your weaknesses
• be prepared to demonstrate your skills

Have a look at the other videos in the series while you're waiting for the second post of the day...

Wednesday Digest: Once More Unto the Resume, Dear Friends, Once More

...because it's definitely the most important part of securing a job interview!

In the latest digest we look at a selection of that great resume-related advice that's come our way in recent days and weeks.

How to catch the hiring manager's interest.

The wording you really don't want to use.

Is your resume outdated?

Make it stand out.

Finally, in writing a resume you should bear in mind the following questions -- they'll probably be the questions the hiring manager/interviewer will be asking you, too...

Question yourself.

Monday Digest: Make an Impression

What sort of an impression will you make...?

A good one, hopefully:

• make a great impression...
• ...as soon as you enter

And here is a good website of resources on the essential subject of body language, so you can make sure you're walking the walk while you talk the talk.

Remember, too, that there are some dos and donts in an interview situation that you want to be looking out for...

Saturday Digest: Thinking Out of the Box

Think differently about your interview...

We've written before about the importance of considering the unexpected in your job search. Here are a few more articles with a different take on the interview process.

• you can over-prepare
• you can still get the job when you're not the 'ideal' candidate
• you are ways to get around the 'experience' problem
• take the lead in an interview situation
• the things you need to bring to an interview may not be what you expect

Have a good weekend, and see you back here next week for more careers digests.

Feet-Up Friday

Ever wondered about the origins of the job interview?

Well they were nothing like this...

Happy Friday, everyone!

Wednesday Digest: Post-Easter Welcome

First digest after Easter...

Welcome back, everyone! Let's start today's digest with some positive news:

The job market is recovering!

What did we miss over Easter? The following themed article is worth a read:

Job search lessons from the Easter Bunny.

Here are some resume tips:

Make sure your resume and cover letter work together...
...and that you 'crack the cover letter code'...
...learn how to talk about your weaknesses...
...but know what to avoid.

And, while we're on the subject of job applications, have a look at this great resource for early-career professionals:

Resume Mascara

Finally, here's a free webinar from the renowned careers coach Kevin Kermes, this Friday, May 6th:

5 Secrets to the Perfect Job Search.