Category Archives: Job search tips
5 Jobs in the Constructions Industry
There are lots of jobs in the construction industry, but which ones are the best? Here are 5 that are most interesting and appealing to people entering the industry. Carpenter Carpentry is a job that goes back a long time. … Continue reading
Here’s what it takes to work In the oil industry
Most people know companies in the oil industry pay great wages. However, few folks understand the full implications of working for drilling firms. This post will highlight that it takes to start a new career in that area. For most … Continue reading
Profitable career paths For multilingual speakers
If you had the foresight to master a foreign language, you open yourself up to dozens of new career opportunities. Better still if English is your second language. The world will always have the need for a foreign language speaker and companies are … Continue reading
Skills to demonstrate at an interview to win your dream job
Many people speak about the value of transferable skills. These are the key skills that are needed no matter what job or career you are moving to. Essentially, they are the same skills required whether you are a doctor or … Continue reading
Ways you can turn your passion for writing into a career
Writing is a passion that many people want to turn into a career. If you have exceptional writing skills, here are some careers that may interest you: Become a blogger Blogging is a very modern career but one that is … Continue reading
Six skill teachers should emphasize when job-hunting
Being a teacher requires a blend of knowledge, experience and very specific skills. People tend to misinterpret the role of a teacher to be limited to that of giving lectures, showing movies and singing songs to children. Hence it could … Continue reading
How to research an employer before a job interview: a guest post
In today’s difficult economy and overcrowded job market, it’s already an achievement to get past the job interview phone screening. If you’ve been invited to a face to face interview at the employer headquarters, it’s your job to find out … Continue reading
Common job-hunting mistakes by the long-time unemployed, a guest post
In the unstable economy of today, it is fairly common for a number of people to be incapable of finding a job for a prolonged period of time. A sudden influx of spare time after either getting fired from a … Continue reading
Job hunting while you have a job: here’s some important advice
My rule is tell no one you work with, even your closest friends. They might let something slip that will come back to haunt you. Continue reading
More effective resumes: know these four myths first
Resumes are normally where the job hunting process begins and most of us have sent out hundreds if not thousands of resumes in our job hunting careers. So advice about creating a more effective resume is always welcome. That’s why … Continue reading



