Author: Bette Miles-Holleman

There are any number of general job boards on the internet, which are ok for finding average paying jobs in a number of non-management, entry level positions. But where do you go if you’re a certified IT professional, specialist or executive type? Don’t expect to find what you’re looking for on Monster or CareerBuilder. While it’s a good idea to post résumés on those sites, you’ll need to hunt elsewhere to find the job you’re REALLY looking for.

Author: Bette Miles-Holleman

I think people with regular jobs have a sort of fantasy image of their freelance counterparts. Working from home, setting their own hours, no office politics, every day is casual dress, and no one is looking over your shoulder. It is all of those things, when the work is there. But let me tell you, for every hour spent working on a project means at least two hours canvassing for that work.

Author: Bette Miles-Holleman

So you’ve made it through the interview process, and both you and the company are equally impressed. They make you an offer you can’t refuse…or can you? If you’ve been out of work for a while, you may be tempted to take the first thing that comes along. However, there are a few things to consider before you sign on the dotted line. Normally, you will have a short window of time to consider and make a counteroffer.

Author: Bette Miles-Holleman

It’s an all too familiar situation: a prospective employee is in the final stages of the interview process, when the big question of salary expectations comes up. Stated too high, one runs the risk of pricing themselves out of the market. Too low a bid and one sells themselves short. So what’s the solution?

Author: Bette Miles-Holleman

Career development is broken into two sub categories: organizational development and personal development.

Organizational development deals with how a person manages their career while employed or in between jobs, and personal development details a person’s career pattern, decision making skills and ability to integrate their life roles with their career choices.

Author: Bette Miles-Holleman

What would you say to someone who offered you a chance to pick the brain of a corporate VP about the current job market? Would you jump at the chance? Well it’s your lucky day, so go ahead, read on.

Author: Bette Miles-Holleman

Single parents, with or without college degrees, have a particularly difficult time juggling work and family responsibilities. Throw unemployment into the mix, and things get crazy.

Anne Heerdt, a 43 year old mother of three, teacher and retail sales associate, has been looking for full time job in her career field for over three years.

Author: Bette Miles-Holleman

While some people are busy searching want ads, sending out résumés and hoping to set up interviews, Alex Beattie has taken matters into his own hands. The 36 year old musician/blogger is about to launch his own web design studio, ArtisanBranding.com and make the move from the East to West Coast to start his new life.

Author: CleanerLife

Are you unemployed?

Perhaps you've made up your mind that it is time for you to leave your existing job.

Whatever your reason, if you are preparing to get started with searching for a new job, don't be in too much of a hurry to start applying. There are certain things you should do before you begin.