Being Unemployed Sucks

Unemployment Survival Guide

Category: Job Search Tips

6 Ways to Ditch the Overqualified Label

If you’ve been unemployed for a while you may be getting desperate with the lack of jobs out there…instead of giving up there’s the option for applying for jobs you are overqualified for. How to deal with this and reassure your possible employer through this HotJobs article: 1. Re-read the job description. 2. Fine-tune your [...]

No Comments by B.U.S. on February 8, 2010
filed in Articles, Job Search Tips
tagged ,

5 Things That Get Your Resume Booted

Via The Resume Chick Missing qualifications If you’re applying for a particular job, yet the required work experience is nowhere to be found on your resume, it is destined to end up in the useless items pile. Be sure you include skills and distinct work experience that match the job description posted. Hint of uncertainty [...]

1 Comment by B.U.S. on January 16, 2010
filed in Articles, Job Search Tips, Resume
tagged ,

Cover Letter Sites

Cover letters are the best way to introduce your resume to potential employers. Here are a few sites that have example cover letters to help you get started. Google Images has hundreds of cover letter examples www.coverletterexamples.net resumecoverletterexamples.com CV Tips Cover Letter Examples resumecoverletters.org Susan Ireland’s Cover Letter Examples

2 Comments by B.U.S. on January 7, 2010
filed in Job Search Tips, Resume
tagged ,

Mashable Job Search Roundup

Mashable is a great resource for tips using the internet to find jobs and to assist with with interviews and networking. 7 Secrets to Getting Your Next Job Using Social Media 9 Sites for Successful Job Interviews 30+ Websites to Visit When You’re Laid Off 10 Great Social Sites for Resume Building 10 Ning Networks [...]

No Comments by B.U.S. on January 7, 2010
filed in Articles, Job Search Tips, Social Media
tagged ,

Using Twitter to find a job

HOW TO: Find a Job on Twitter by Mashable 11 Twitter Tips – Job Search in 140 characters by ZDNet 50+ Employers that are recruiting on Twitter by Job-Hunt.org TwitterJobSearch.com Image by carrotcreative

2 Comments by B.U.S. on January 4, 2010
filed in Job Search Tips, Online Job Search, Social Media
tagged , , ,

Top Job Search Engines

Everyone knows Monster and CareerBuilder, but there are some other job search engines that are flying under the radar for most job seekers. Here’s a list to explore.

2 Comments by B.U.S. on December 20, 2009
filed in Job Search Tips, Online Job Search, Tools
tagged , ,

Being Unemployed Sucks is powered by WordPress using theme Comet

Bad Behavior has blocked 84 access attempts in the last 7 days.