Employment is growing in the Boston area and what it means

The Boston area showed a 1.9% increase in employment in the last year. That equals 47,300 jobs in 12 months. The employment situation in the Boston area has been a solid increase for the last couple of years. What does this mean for job seekers? This is great news that should be tempered with a…

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Marketing Yourself: Getting a Job Before it is Published

By the time an ad goes in the paper, you are already competing with hundreds or even thousands of other people for the job. Here is a short list of ideas for getting to the job before it makes it to the paper or on a website: Make sure your resume is up to date…

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New hiring report and what it means to the job seeker

Payroll giant, ADP, said Wednesday, January 30, that December hiring was 192,000 jobs, higher than the government’s estimate. All the hiring occurred in small to medium sized companies. Firms with 49 or fewer employees hired 115,000 people, while firms 50 to 499 people created 79,000 jobs in December. In contrast, large firms, 500 or more…

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How To Act When Headhunters Call You

“For many individuals the prospect of being approached by a headhunter could be a terrifying one. For a start, the experience is an unannounced one – more often than not the headhunter will call a potential candidate out of the blue.” continue reading

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5 Ways to Stand Out During Your Job Search in 2013

“With 17% of American businesses planning to hire new workers in the first three months of 2013, job seekers should be prepared to go the extra mile when it comes to standing out to potential employers. This means tossing out your generic resume, strengthening your networking and getting a little creative.” continue reading

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13 Mistakes To Avoid In Job Interviews

“The drum is beating for a new job in 2013. It’s up to you to make it happen, and it’s not as hard as you may think. Simple steps make all the difference, especially when it comes to successful interviews. Avoid these killer interview mistakes and you’ll be that much closer to a new job.”…

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Top ten New Year’s resolution for the job seeker

If you are looking for work or just looking to change jobs, there resolutions can be your key to starting 2013 ready for all the opportunities the new year can bring. 1)      Get your resume in order – The first resolution for this year is to get your resume up to date and looking great.…

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Get Your Foot in the Door and Get Back to Work

“With the increasing popularity of hiring a more cost-effective workforce of “just in time” employees, companies of every size are not the only ones that are benefiting by temporary employment. Job seekers can gain several advantages over traditional work search approaches through temp work.” Great writeup about the benefits of temping. continue reading

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