This is a good article about handling yourself and preparing for a phone interview. A number of these tips also apply to calling and inquiring about a position. It is always vital to present well when calling a potential employer prior to the interview itself as well as during any phone screening. http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2011/06/14/17-tips-to-ace-your-next-phone-interview
Here is a good article with 10 unconventional tips for job seekers that seems quite useful. http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2013/02/27/10-unconventional-but-very-effective-tips-for-job-seekers/
Here is a brief useful article regarding a fresh approach to your search for this year. Worth a look for most seekers. http://mashable.com/2013/12/21/job-search-tips-2/
For those with questions about the Affordable Care Act here is some information that may help. A Press Herald article is here. The Maine Bureau of Insurance recommends that folks start with www.enroll207.com and then once you know a bit more going to www.healthcare.gov. As the effective date is for January 1st that it might […]
This is a nice piece about the importance of a good job description and defining goals. Well worth a read! http://www.recruitingtrends.com/lets-go-find-the-wrong-person/
A succinct and worthwhile article about successful resumes. http://www.recruiter.com/i/what-every-successful-resume-should-have/
An interesting article that speculates on the changes being wrought by mobile devices and technology. http://fcw.com/articles/2012/09/25/telework-strategic-tool-agencies.aspx
A brief interesting article about group interviews and related pitfalls. http://www.ere.net/2012/07/18/4-hazards-of-group-interviews/
This is an interesting article that discusses a number of barriers to entry that are important for job seekers to know about. It is well worth a read. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304821304577436172660988042.html
Here is a useful article about maintaining and utilizing your network of past coworkers. http://www.recruiter.com/i/how-to-use-the-networking-goldmine-of-your-former-jobs/