Around the Web in 7 Days: 3-13-09

By admin, on March 13th, 2009

In this weekly segment, I post 7 career articles that caught my eye over the past week – articles I think are worth your attention.

Job Forecast for College Seniors: Grimmer Than Ever
I start this week’s Web in 7 post with a grim reminder of just how bad the job market is for the Class of 2009. While it may seem like this news is obvious, I’ve encountered several job seekers over the past few weeks who wondered if the market was “really that bad,” so I feel this Time article is still relevant and important to share.

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Are you a passive job seeker? You might be, but don’t realize it!

By admin, on March 10th, 2009


Are you a passive job seeker? Proactive job search strategies are far more effective than passive ones. However, spending a lot of time on your job search doesn’t necessarily mean you are using proactive strategies. If you find yourself constantly having to wait for the employer to make the next move, you’re likely using passive job search strategies. Let’s have a closer look at some strategies that may appear, on the surface, to be proactive, but are in fact passive.

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Your Recruiter is there to Help

By admin, on March 3rd, 2009

Guest Author: CareerAlley

It is a difficult job market, but your recruiter (headhunter, employment agency – call them what you will but be nice) is there to help. They are overwhelmed with resumes and underwhelmed with job opportunities at the moment. While you want to stay fresh in your recruiter’s mind, you don’t want to stalk them or waste their time by applying for jobs where you don’t qualify. So what’s the best approach?

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Around the Web in 7 Days: 2-27-09

By admin, on February 28th, 2009

In this weekly segment, I post 7 career articles that caught my eye over the past week – articles I think are worth your attention.

Career Interrupted? A Note to Gen Y on Surviving the Job Market
Marla Gottschalk offer practical advice to new professionals and job seekers for navigating a difficult job market.

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