Wednesday Digest: Women in Work

All about job searching -- and finding -- from a female perspective...

This Wednesday's digest is unashamedly biased, focusing on 50% of the workforce:

• Firstly, here's a comprehensive article on mid-life career change for women.
• Then, here's an encouraging list of female-friendly jobs.
• But remember to avoid the following 'career stoppers' for women.

If you're interested in more from an XX-chromosome perspective, the last site -- excelle.monster.com -- is useful, as are sites such as mscareergirl.com and http://www.pinkskills.co.uk/.

Monday Digest: 3, 4, 5...

Let's start the week with a few more lists...

This time, though, they're not 'top 10s' -- check out the following 3, 4, 5 lists covering your work history, ways of leaving your old job gracefully, and what to do while you wait to hear back after an interview.

• 3 ways to avoid burning bridges in your old job
• 4 jobs everyone should have on their CV
• 5 things to do after an interview, while you wait...

Saturday Digest: Job Hunt Tips

Today's digest presents job hunting tips...

Whether it's the inside story from head-hunting professionals or ideas on using Twitter as a job search tool, this morning's focus is on helping you take control of the job search.

Tips from the professionals.
General hints and tips.
Twitter as a job search 'Twool'...

Have a good weekend, all!

Feet-Up Friday

'This interview is not going how I imagined it would.'

Some light relief for a Friday!

The Interview
And, from the same series, here's another example of an unexpected job interview.

More job-hunting tips in tomorrow's digest.

Wednesday Digest: The Unexpected

In today's digest, we look at some unexpected responses to standard questions about the job searching process...

Does the cover letter matter? More than you think.
Doesn't my resume/CV have to be perfect? Not really.
Isn't networking all about putting yourself out there, selling yourself to others, and getting them to help you in your career? Not all the time, no.
And isn't personal branding incredibly important? Well, yes and no.

Monday Digest: Top 10s

Start the week with some good old-fashioned 'top 10' lists...

Everyone loves a Top 10 -- records, videos, footballing mistakes...whatever the subject, seeing someone else's take on narrowing down a particular area can be fascinating.

Have a look at the following:

Top 10 Job Hunt Mistakes
Top 10 Career Boost Tips

And also -- ok, ok, it's not a top 10, but it's a useful article anyway -- how about this:

Top 7 Job Search Methods

'Saturday Digest': Career Change

In today's second instalment, we look at changing your career...


Here are some interesting links on changing your career:

Job Opportunities
Career Change: Easy Steps

While you're at it, check out the following training session from Kevin Kermes (mentioned in today's 'Feet-Up Friday'):

5 Job Search Secrets

A happy weekend to all our readers. Check back next week for more digests and articles.