The only discouraging thing about the huge number of first-class job opportunities on the Net is the even bigger pool of applicants striving to win those jobs. Read the rest of this entry »

By Hans Chen

What if the company of your dreams doesn’t recruit on campus? To find out what students in these situations can do, Vault contacted a handful of career services officers at campuses around their country for advice.  Read the rest of this entry »

Whether you’re looking for a job in Missoula, Montana or Timbuktu, Mali, the way you’ll find it is basically the same. If you’re looking for a job long distance, it’s extra important that you know what you want. You’re not likely to get away with the unfocused, passive approach. Read the rest of this entry »

The three secrets we’re about to share are only “secrets” in that they are the most often overlooked things to do connected with your job search. They’re actually quite simple steps to take that really aren’t a big deal — unless you skip them. Read the rest of this entry »

Whether you’re a college student, recent graduate, or mid-level professional, your life is probably moving at a frenetic pace.

It’s likely you feel you don’t even have time to organize your closet, let alone your job search. Read the rest of this entry »

Picture yourself walking into one of those huge
video stores to rent a movie only to find thousands of films displayed
in unmarked cases. Instead of the usual plot synopsis, photos of exciting scenes, and lists of glamorous stars. Read the rest of this entry »

By Hans H. Chen

Anil Dash, the former chief information technology officer for an online music video production studio in Manhattan, lost his job this January when the company fired nearly all its employees. Read the rest of this entry »

Who cares if your friends think your resume looks cool? If your resume doesn’t convince a prospective employer to grant you an interview, it isn’t doing its job. Read the rest of this entry »

Here are some quick bits of advice on how to handle interviews. What to Bring to an Interview

• Several copies of your resume.
• Your portfolio, if applicable. Read the rest of this entry »
  
   

By Marjorie Brody, MA, CSP, CMC

There is probably no bigger test of the ability to function professionally and gracefully under pressure than the job interview.

Interviewers come in all shapes and sizes. Some interviewers go out of their way to make candidates feel as comfortable as possible. Read the rest of this entry »