As job candidates get their job search plans in place for the upcoming fall hiring season, finding the industry that's right for you is a critical in setting realistic career goals. So, how can you tell if the industry is right for you? Ask yourself the following questions: What product or service does this industry offer? Are the products and services dynamic or static? Are they needed in a recessionary time? What determines success in this industry? Many industries are dependent ...

September is upon us and many college graduates who have not been able to find meaningful jobs ask themselves: is this the right time to go to grad school?  But, instead of asking if it's the right time, the question is: do I have the right reason for going to grad school? There are only three reasons for pursuing a graduate degree. The first reason is to enter a profession. To become a doctor or a lawyer, for example, will require multiple years ...

We all know that Facebook can cost you a job. You probably know that employer you applied with will look for you on Facebook to see if you have a status that says something inappropriate or photos that are less-than-flattering. So why do some people continue to leave their privacy settings open for anyone to see these things? There are so many ways you can set your privacy settings so things like the above don't happen. Facebook recently made this more ...

First of all, what's the difference between being assertive or being aggressive? Assertiveness is thought to be eluding self-assuredness. To be aggressive is said to be bold, unfriendly, and sometimes... hostile. You don't want to be perceived as unfriendly or hostile in your job search, right? Let me give you an example. When you apply for an open position and your cover letter reads, "If I do not heard from you beforehand, I will follow-up in one week." And if you ...

Sure, you've heard you need to have a Twitter account. But did you know that, on average, about 80% of users sign up and then tweet less than 10 times? What good is this resource to you if you don't engage in conversation and grow your network? So you may want to know -- how do I do these things? Here are a few ways to get started: Write interesting things. If you're an expert, tweet out interesting facts or advice about ...