En Route: A Career Blog

Category: Job Search

5 Ways to Tell if an Entrepreneurial Job Is Right for You

AUTHOR: Haley Heieck
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POSTED: May 14, 2013 at 2:00 am

Has the thought of being an entrepreneur and running your own business—to create and drive success by managing and growing a team—crossed your mind as something you’ve always wanted to do? If your answer is ”yes”, then a job in which you’re being micro-managed daily is never going to work for you. If you possess... » Read Full Article

A new twist on finding the right job AND the right company for you

AUTHOR: Darlene Z.
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POSTED: April 19, 2013 at 9:08 am

Read an interesting PandoDaily article the other day that featured Good.co. What is Good.co? According to the site, they help you to “easily figure out your best fit” when it comes to the company you’re targeting for a job. (Logo: Good.co) Why is this important? An article in Forbes advises that we must hire for attitude, not only for... » Read Full Article

Five ways to energize your job search

AUTHOR: Evan Roth
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POSTED: April 5, 2013 at 2:00 am

How much would you pay to kickstart your job search?  What would it be worth to increase your job opportunities and decrease the time spent on your search?  What if you didn’t need to pay anything to get these results? We all have a resource that we can tap into – our own personal energy. ... » Read Full Article

Navigating a Career Transition

AUTHOR: Lou H.
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POSTED: April 2, 2013 at 8:39 am

by Lou Huskey, ResumeEdge Certified Writer - When your career is no longer satisfying, a transition to a new profession is possible but can be challenging. What Steps Are Needed to Make Certain You Succeed? In order to be prepared, ask yourself the following questions: Do I have the necessary training and education that will... » Read Full Article

Returning to Work After Having Your Children?

AUTHOR: Darlene Z.
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POSTED: March 15, 2013 at 9:20 am

According to an abcnews.com article, a Census Bureau report states that the majority of  new mothers are returning to work within a year of giving birth. The piece continues: “Of the 3.6 million women who gave birth from July 1997 through June 1998, about 59 percent returned to the work force within a year of having... » Read Full Article

Follow Up is Essential for a Successful Job Search

AUTHOR: Darlene Z.
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POSTED: March 12, 2013 at 8:14 am

In a competitive job search, when everyone is equally qualified, most candidates won’t get scores of invites to interview. However, common sense tells us someone will be hired. How do you become that person? What Can You Do to Improve Your Chances? Follow up is essential. It’s not enough to submit your resume for hundreds of openings,... » Read Full Article

How Many Jobs Would You Consider in Order to Stay Afloat?

AUTHOR: Darlene Z.
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POSTED: January 11, 2013 at 9:19 am

We all know how difficult the economy still is. Millions are either without work or they’re underemployed in temp and part-time positions. Many are new grads who simply cannot find work in their chosen fields. In 2005, one such graduate was Daniel Seddiqui, who’d earned a degree in Economics from the University of Southern California (USC).... » Read Full Article

This might be the best time of year for a jobseeker

AUTHOR: Darlene Z.
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POSTED: November 27, 2012 at 10:05 am

Think about it. Most individuals face holiday job hunting with an attitude that could best be called defeatist. “Why bother getting my resume together during November and December? No one’s hiring now. It’s time to party. I’ll wait till January. All the good jobs will be posted then.” - or - “I’ve been at this... » Read Full Article

For that very special person…

AUTHOR: Darlene Z.
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POSTED: November 13, 2012 at 9:45 am

It’s the holiday season and many of us wonder what to get our loved ones. We’re all looking for a gift that hopefully keeps on giving and shows that we put careful thought into its selection. Electronics and video games are certainly well received; however, there’s another suggestion I’d like to propose. How about purchasing... » Read Full Article

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