Category Archives: job hunting

How do actors go job hunting?

First, it assumes you come prepared, no matter what the requirements set out before hand. Continue reading

Posted in finding a first job, job hunting | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

How good are you on phone interviews?

Know what you’re talking points are going to be for the call. Know what key words are in the ad you answered and be sure to get them in your answers. Continue reading

Posted in job hunting, Job search tips | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

Guest Post: Five volunteer opportunities job seekers should consider

Volunteer work can be a great way to get your foot in the door in your chosen industry. Whether your choice is to serve on a committee at a conference related to your business interests or help out at charity events. Continue reading

Posted in job hunting, Job search tips, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

A 25-Day Job Hunting Plan For You

I wrote yesterday that January is definitively job-hunting time. And in going through my job-hunting e-mails, I came across another post that not only says much the same thing, but also outlines a 25-day holiday plan for getting the most … Continue reading

Posted in job hunting, Job search tips | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Why is January Job Hunting Time?

January is definitively job hunting time because many companies start new fiscal years along with the calendar years and that means they may have some money to hire. Continue reading

Posted in finding a first job, job hunting | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

ABJH Excerpt: Joining the Work-at-Home Movement

While executive search experts these days say you can’t find a new job from ads, I have found several that way, even recently. The ads are online now, on career-specific sites. I still advise checking ads frequently when you’re job hunting. Continue reading

Posted in job hunting, Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

A Special Christmas Gift to You: Buy ABJH Now with Free Shipping

So hurry to take advantage of this fantastic offer, either for yourself, or for those you know who are job hunting. The book has lessons, based on my personal experiences, for all career stages, from finding a first job, to mid-career switches, to the challenges of working at home, to age issues faced by older workers like myself. Continue reading

Posted in job hunting, Job opening, Job search tips | Tagged | Leave a comment

Job Opening: PR Management, Chicago

Here’s another opening I received through a college alumni group. It’s with a major Chicago-area employer and requires a good deal of experience. Continue reading

Posted in job hunting, Job opening, Job search tips, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Job Opening: Reporter, Washington, D.C.

This opening came to me from a college alumni group I belong to. Such groups are a rich source of job leads. Continue reading

Posted in job hunting, Job opening, Job search tips | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

ABJH Excerpt: Making It to the Big Time

I’ve never had as good a salary or as many benefits as I did when I was in the Guild. No one person has the bargaining power that all employees speaking as one have. Continue reading

Posted in job hunting, working conditions | Tagged , , | Leave a comment