It is very challenging to find a job today, but even more challenging in certain industries like Retail.  Many retail companies are struggling and laying off people.  Surprising there are also quite a few companies that are looking for candidates right now.  As I am sure you know by now, each week I take a niche industry and tell you the best job boards in that space.  Usually there are several at the top,...

In continuing with my weekly column of highlighting the top job boards in a particular niche, today I bring to you the best job boards for work at home jobs.  With the unemployment rate going through the roof, many people are turning to the Internetfor jobs and work at home is definitely catching on.  One thing I want to point out about this niche, is that there are a lot of   websites and spam.  You...

Do you remember last week when I posted to my readers not to submit their resume to sites like Monster and CareerBuilder unless they post it anonymously.  If not, here is the link , “Spammers target Job Seekers,”  basically the post was about spammers obtaining information  and spamming the job seekers.  Several days ago hackers actually hacked into Monster’s database and stole user IDs...

Alright, you just got laid off..I know it hurts (I have been there) but it is not the end of the world.  Here are 5 basic things to do when you get laid off. Take some time to relax- Chances are you have been working like crazy, take this time to slow things down and take sometime for yourself.  Go to the movies, go golfing, do something to take your mind off of things.  I recommend taking 2-3 days of “down...

Lets face it, searching for a new job is tough work.  Trying to find a new job during a recession is as enjoyable as getting a root canal.  It is survival of the fittest right now and only the strong will survive.  Keep that in mind and you will be fine.  As i wrote a couple days ago, your attitude and your approach will make all the difference.  Having a positive attitude will help get you through the...

Believe it or not there are actually some companies that are in full swing hiring mode right now.  As some of you know,  I own a pharmaceutical  recruiting firm, and we are busier than ever.  We have several clients that are going through major sales force expansions and other clients that are adding to their clinical teams.  If you are not in pharma sales, do not worry…there are plenty of other companies...

Last week, I wrote about career encouragement and I wanted to follow up on that topic today.  As part of my business, I train and consult with candidates on how to interview.  I have noticed recently that the attitudes of the candidates I am working with is at an all time low.  Don’t get me wrong, I know times are tough, but I will tell you, you will have a much harder time getting a job if you have...

On this great holiday that we celebrate today, I thought it made sense to highlight the top job boards that are dedicated to diversity hiring.  This is a fast growing segment of the niche job board field, it seems like new boards are popping up almost daily.  Many of these boards are trying to become what I call “sub specialty” boards by focusing on diversity in a particular industry.  For example,...

I wanted to bring to your attention the top 2 job sites on the Internet, imho.  Surprise, it is not Monster or Career Builder.  Although, according to compete.com. Indeed is still behind Monster and CB, I believe in the next couple of years Indeed will surpass them both.  It is surprising to me that there are so many people who still have not heard of Indeed or Simply Hired.  I conducted an informal survey,...

There has been an enormous surge in spam targeting job seekers.  The difficult economic conditions are definitely driving this.  There have been numerous reports of people putting their resume up on Monster.com and hours later having an inbox full of spam. My advice is Do NOT post your resume on any online job boards unless you do it anonymously.  When you post your resume online anyone can see it.  Anyone...