Job Search

A quck list of tips for getting the attention of a federal hiring manager.

Employers hire third-party organizations to assist them in hiring college students, to do on-campus recruiting, represent the company at a job fair, screen job candidates who apply through an Internet web site, or other hiring activities.

What does the Americans With Disabilities Act mean for you in terms of employment?

The best way to secure a job is by using both formal and informal strategies.

Self-employment as an independent contractor can be a satisfying career option. It’s important to understand the roles and responsibilities of everyone involved.

Conducting a job search, and being interviewed and evaluated by someone else is a peculiar experience. Here is some advice that may be helpful as you explore this unfamiliar terrain.

Although you may feel that a preemployment test is an invasion of your privacy, it it not illegal for an employer to look into your criminal record or credit history.

The newest ID thief doesn't even have to leave home to pick your pocket—he can do it using his computer.

Drug tests can identify alcohol, prescription drugs, and illegal drugs.

Approximately 19 percent of college seniors who have applied for a full-time job have obtained one, according to more than 11,000 graduating bachelor's degree candidates who have responded to NACE's 2009 Student Survey.

What evidence of leadership abilities are employers looking for in the college students they hire?

When small business owners look for new employees, they look for good work habits and attitudes, people who can follow directions, and those who have previous experience. 

When an employer requests a salary history to be submitted with a resume, many job seekers find themselves at a loss.

Continuing an unproductive job search can be depressing. Using the same old approach is going to produce the same results. You need to try a fresh approach.

Knowing how to research companies and organizations is crucial to a successful job-search campaign. To tailor your resume and cover letter to a particular position, and especially to prepare effectively for an interview, you need to know as much as possible about the company or organization.

Who is looking at your online profile on social networking sites like Facebook.com or MySpace.com? It could be a potential employer.

Don’t panic if you don’t have a job waiting for you after graduation. Here are ideas to help you land the job you’re seeking. 

Of those students who submitted a job application before the end of April, 51.2 percent had already accepted an offer for the job they would begin after graduation. And average salary offers to those who had found jobs ranged between $40,000 and $45,000.

But there are approaches job applicants can use to honestly handle such issues as a criminal record or substance abuse recovery, and still effectively emphasize their skills, qualifications, and current achievements.

Ethical guidelines for the job search to ensure that you can openly, freely, and objectively select employment opportunities.

Many people graduate from college without a job in hand. The important thing now is to take action.

How can you stand out from the pack at career fairs? It's simple … be prepared.

Career fairs are a great place to gather information about potential employers and make contacts that can lead to your first job. Go prepared!

People are your greatest resource when looking for a job. Now, more than ever, it is not what you know but whom you know! So, what is the secret? How do you tap into this hidden job market?

Myths and truths about career development: The most qualified person doesn't always get the job.

What can you expect from your job search? If you ask people who enjoy successful careers the source of their successes, they'll tell you that they enjoy their jobs.

Job fairs provide a great opportunity for you to meet employers who represent a wide range of industries, and in some instances, obtain interviews with them. If you make a favorable impression, you have the best chance of being invited to interview. But what can you do to stand out in the crowd of college job seekers?

There is one nationwide employer that will continue to annually fill hundreds of thousands of high-paying, secure, dynamic jobs.  Who is this employer?  The federal government.