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This content is provided by Doug Mayes, Jobing.com Community Relations Director. Fellow Employers, In our tough economy, it seems that employers and HR professionals fall into two divergent camps, both of which can pose significant challenges and opportunities.  Camp 1.  I'm hiring.  With what news people call a "flood of talent" on the market, some will say you have an embarassment of riches.  Some will say you have the opportunity to get ... (Read More)

Congratulations on getting that interview!  You’ve been sending out resumes and applying for jobs online.  You crafted that perfect cover letter, found a position you qualify for and have been selected for an interview!  That’s awesome!  Celebrate for a few minutes but then it’s time to prepare for it. Research – Do your best to research everything you can prior to the interview.  Of course you’ll study up on the ... (Read More)

What does it mean to “sell yourself”? It’s ensuring that your resume makes it to the top of the stack, or that your name is on the short list of preferred candidates. Sure it starts with a good cover letter. But does it really start there? It’s having confidence in yourself and your abilities in order to convince others that you are the perfect person for that incredible job that you really want. In order to be the best, you have to know that ... (Read More)

As part of my job here at Jobing.com I receive a lot of feedback and comments from job seekers.  The number one comment lately has been a lack of communication from employers.  People who interview for positions aren’t hearing back from the employers.  Often times, the interviewee has been told, “We’ll follow up with you either way.”  These job seekers use words like frustrated, insensitive, demoralizing and inconsiderate.  ... (Read More)

This is a post by Jobing.com Social Media Manager, Brett Farmiloe.  Thanks Brett In case anyone was wondering what the fuss is with social media, here it goes. What is social media? Social media is an integration of words, pictures, video and/or audio with an element of human interaction. (Essentially, the words, pics, videos are the "media"...the human interactivity of commenting on a Twitter status update, tagging someone in a Facebook photo, watching ... (Read More)

Most of us go into a job search thinking we may be a little rusty, but confident that, basically, we know what to do.  Then you do it, and the galling indifference and humiliating rejection begin.  Employers don’t acknowledge your resume submissions, executive search and staffing firms don’t return your calls, and recruiters act as if you are damaged goods.  It’s hard not to feel as if you’re a failure. And yet, you’re ... (Read More)

A friend of mine recently lost his job.  We spoke shortly thereafter and he was doing several things that really impressed me.  I’m certain that he will find employment soon as a result. 1.        Stay Positive – When losing a job, your first reaction might be anger, resentment, sadness, etc.  The sooner you clear your mind of these thoughts the better off you’ll be.  Wallowing in self pity will not help ... (Read More)