Job Searching

By Lisa Swan If you want to find a good job these days, you might have to work with a recruiter. Deal with it. That's because today, many companies have dispensed with traditional human resources departments in favor of outside recruiters. It saves the companies beaucoup bucks -- but it also means that ...

By Beth Braccio Hering, Special to CareerBuilder Including a cover letter with your résumé is commonly considered a "golden rule" of job searching. But in this age of online applications and recruiters who need to scan material quickly, is this practice outdated? Consider the following: For ...

By Kathryn Ullrich Here are seven secrets to help fire up your search and fuel your success from a seasoned suffer-no-fools executive recruiter: ...

Once upon a time, you typed up your resume, submitted it to a few select employers and worked hard to build a career, a life and a pension -- moving only occasionally to another company. Today's fast-paced, global work force no longer resembles that old-school fairytale; it's an environment that demands ...

Selena Dehne, JIST Publishing Even the most talented, educated and experienced job seekers may have a difficult time finding a job in today's economy. Although people may hope their transition between jobs will last only a few weeks, the reality is that many job seekers spend months, or even a year, trying ...

It's challenging enough finding a job when your work history is cut-and-dried. But when your candidacy is compromised by negative situations at work or in your personal life, job search can be even more challenging. Here are some tough employment challenges that many workers face and suggestions for how to ...

Being out of work for years can be scary, and not just for the loss of income. People returning to work after being unemployed for a long time can re-enter a work force that has changed considerably and make them feel rusty in learning new tasks. Keeping your brain engaged during a job hunt, and being able to ...

CareerBuilder Because searching for a job is a job in itself, you should be busy performing job search tasks all week long. Here is a handy weekly planning guide to a successful job search. Sunday Traditionally, this is a day of rest, but not for the ambitious job seeker. The Sunday editions of many ...

CareerBuilder.com Emily Post would agree that writing a thank-you note after an interview is a must. It doesn't just showcase a candidate's manners - it can also make or break their chances of landing a job. Nearly 15 percent of hiring managers say they would not hire someone who failed to send a thank-you letter ...