I was at a jobs networking meeting the other day and some of the members were considering putting their job searches on hold over the holidays. BIG mistake... The holiday season is one of the best times of the year to look for a job. Holiday parties and family gatherings are a great opportunity to network. Be sure to bring your business cards to those functions. Resumes are easy to leave behind. Lots of people put their job search on ...

The holidays are coming. You KNOW everyone will ask you what your plans are for next year. Hiw will you answer them? Here a few things you can do right now to get your career started before you graduate: Visit your Career Services office. Check out their calendar of events. Are there any upcoming job fairs you can attend? Will any employers be interviewing on campus? They most likely will have some career tests you can take to begin thinking about possible ...

Linked In is a job searcher's best friend (or should be) but you need to make sure you are utilizing this tool to the extent it can be. Here are a few tips... Make sure your profile is 100% complete. Many recruiters will bypass candidates whose profile is not complete. This means a picture of you, at least three recommendations as well as extracurricular activities that support your goal. You can ask your professors, coaches and former ...

I met this morning with a jobs networking group that is organized by my church. I meet with this group weekly and I am sad to report that many of its members have been in the group for months. But today was different... Kevin just got the job he wanted and shared his experience with the group. It took Kevin 4 months to find a job. To some people, that might seem like an eternity but to those ...

I'm not sure why most job seekers tend to look for jobs at big, name brand companies. Maybe because it's easier: they post jobs, they are more visible and can often offer more in terms of pay and benefits. But, are they hiring? A recent survey showed that 75% of the job listings on Beyond.com (www.Beyond.com) were posted by employers who have less than 50 employees. According to the Small Business Administration (www.SBA.gov), small companies employ 99.7% of US employees. Small companies ...