http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:50:02 -0700 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:29:04 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Job-Search-101--Networking-strategies-for-the-unemployed?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner If you’re currently out of work, finding a new job is your all-consuming top priority. Figuring out in which direction you should channel your energy can be challenging. Instead of using it to spam half the local businesses with copies of your ... Sun, 23 Aug 2009 18:29:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Job-Search-101--Networking-strategies-for-the-unemployed?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m8d9-Job-Search-101--5-Easy-steps-to-writing-your-resume?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner If you haven’t kept your resume current, starting anew can be very overwhelming, especially for those of you with many years of experience to document. Even those just entering the working world can have find it difficult to figure out exactly ... Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:57:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m8d9-Job-Search-101--5-Easy-steps-to-writing-your-resume?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Job-Search-101--How-should-I-follow-up-after-an-interview?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner Etiquette dictates that after an interview, you should thank those you interviewed with for the opportunity to meet with them and discuss your desired position. With several options available, the question for most people becomes, “How should I... Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:16:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Job-Search-101--How-should-I-follow-up-after-an-interview?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m7d18-Job-search-101--What-is-the-purpose-of-a-cover-letter?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner It’s hard enough to get your resume is tip-top shape for submission, but more and more, employers are expecting cover letters to be submitted for application as well. If all of the highlights of your career are listed neatly on your resume, wha... Sat, 18 Jul 2009 10:11:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m7d18-Job-search-101--What-is-the-purpose-of-a-cover-letter?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m7d14-3-Traits-to-look-for-in-a-new-boss?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner A new job comes with new challenges and a new person overseeing you as you tackle them. The role your new boss plays in your career can be monumental – to your advantage or to your detriment. For this reason, it is extremely important to make s... Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:48:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m7d14-3-Traits-to-look-for-in-a-new-boss?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m7d11-3-Tips-on-how-to-ace-a-phone-interview?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner There are several steps to securing a new job. Most people spend a lot of time crafting their resume and honing their face-to-face interview skills. Though it’s a crucial phase of the employment process, the phone interview seems to be the step... Sat, 11 Jul 2009 18:38:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m7d11-3-Tips-on-how-to-ace-a-phone-interview?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m7d7-3-Resume-tips-on-avoiding-the-age-issue?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner The current economy has given employers the upper hand in today’s job market, creating a lot of stress for those wading into the pool of potential position seekers. Those feeling most nervous are the baby boomers, and for good reason. Employers... Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:07:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m7d7-3-Resume-tips-on-avoiding-the-age-issue?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m7d5-3-Tips-of-how-to-stay-happy-at-your-current-job-while-looking-for-a-new-one?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner If you have survived a round or two of layoffs at your current company, you’re probably feeling the stress and burden of the sudden pile of extra work. And though you are currently searching for a new job, it is important to try to maintain a l... Sun, 05 Jul 2009 12:05:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m7d5-3-Tips-of-how-to-stay-happy-at-your-current-job-while-looking-for-a-new-one?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m7d3-3-Things-to-watch-out-for-during-an-interview-walkthrough?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner For an employer, the purpose of a job interview is to get to know a candidate well enough to determine if they would be an asset to the company and excel in the position for which they’ve applied. For you, a job interview is not only an opportu... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:09:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m7d3-3-Things-to-watch-out-for-during-an-interview-walkthrough?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m7d1-3-Things-to-considered-before-getting-a-job-offer?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner  Getting a job offer is great, especially if you liked what you saw during the interview process. However, excitement can quickly turn into discouragement if the offer you get is not the one you wanted or expected. In the moment, you may find it... Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:25:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m7d1-3-Things-to-considered-before-getting-a-job-offer?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m6d29-3-More-cover-letter-pitfalls-to-avoid?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner While it's a great tool to help you get noticed by an employer, a cover letter can also get you dismissed before your resume gets read. There are several pit falls that too many fall into when writing their cover letter, thus getting their resume and... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:36:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m6d29-3-More-cover-letter-pitfalls-to-avoid?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m6d27-Job-search-etiquette--3-tips-for-the-currently-employed?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner Those of us who currently have a job are (or should be) grateful to be gainfully employed. That being said, the recession shouldn’t stop those who are interested in finding a different/better job from looking. However, in these economic times, ... Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:42:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m6d27-Job-search-etiquette--3-tips-for-the-currently-employed?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m6d24-3-Resume-format-tips--look-is-almost-as-important-as-content?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner While the importance of the content of your resume is paramount, the look and formatting of it comes in a close second. Employers can see an ill-formatted resume and feel immediately overwhelmed. The last thing you want is for your skill set to get l... Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:53:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m6d24-3-Resume-format-tips--look-is-almost-as-important-as-content?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m6d22-3-Interview-dos--make-a-good-first-impression?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner Congratulations! If you’ve lined up an interview, it means you’ve made it past the first step of finding a new job (the resume submission). Now it’s time to meet your potential employer face to face. You’ll only get one chance... Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:17:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m6d22-3-Interview-dos--make-a-good-first-impression?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m6d20-Job-Search-Etiquette--3-Definite-NoNos?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner Looking for a new job can be stressful, making it hard to always put your best face forward. As the job hunt gets longer, you can understandably get short on patience. But no matter how anxious you are to land the perfect gig, there are certain thing... Sat, 20 Jun 2009 10:01:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m6d20-Job-Search-Etiquette--3-Definite-NoNos?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Top-3-cover-letter-pitfalls?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner Spelling, grammar and punctuation are some of the most important attributes of your cover letter. Errors in these aspects can have a huge impact on your reader and can result in the immediate rejection of your cover letter and resume. Though it shoul... Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:30:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-14438-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Top-3-cover-letter-pitfalls?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Job-Search-Examiner