Many job seekers unwittingly subscribe to common myths about the job market.  Not knowing the truth about a job search in these tough economic times can keep you from job search success.
Here are some myths debunked:
There are no jobs. 
Even in a bad economy there are still jobs, and employers are still hiring.  You may have [...]

If you’re looking to make the most of the Internet in your job search, make sure to check out the following websites and applications:
Twitter
You can raise your visibility as a job seeker or expert in your field by using Twitter to participate in discussions on topics that you are well versed in.  This will position [...]

Is your resume selling you short?  Does your resume position you to negotiate the best possible salary, or does your resume tell a prospective employer to pay you less?
Many job seekers don’t know that the resume is an important part of the salary negotiation process.  Employers begin to evaluate job seekers from the very first [...]

“In a(n) . . . ExecuNet survey about reputation management and Internet presence, 86 percent of executive recruiters say they routinely scour online sources for information that goes beyond a candidate’s résumé. Nearly 7-in-10 search firm consultants say that executive job candidates’ prospects improve when positive information is found online.” (2008 Executive Job Market Intelligence [...]

No doubt you have heard the term personal branding.  Once upon a time only companies had to worry about their brands.  Now individuals do as well, especially individuals who are open to or actively seeking new job opportunities.
 
If you maintain a profile on any social media site, it is worth considering what your profile conveys [...]

With the national unemployment rate at 10% and with analysts predicting that unemployment will stay high for the next couple of years, it may be worth considering how to keep the job that you have since looking for a new job in this job market is challenging, to say the least.
 
Here are a few quick [...]

Do you have any questions?  This question usually comes from the interviewer at the end of the interview.  Too many job seekers miss a golden opportunity to come across as a thoughtful and interested candidate by not coming to the interview prepared to ask good questions.
Job seekers need to be able to demonstrate to the [...]

As 2009 comes to a close, it’s a good time for reflection.  It’s a perfect time to evaluate where you’ve been and where you want to go.  As a career coach I encourage clients to conduct an annual career checkup.  Just as annual physicals are encouraged to detect any problems, an annual career checkup can [...]

As a job seeker you are probably trying to determine how best to distinguish yourself in a very competitive job market.  Maybe you’re trying to think of a creative way to stand out.  But you don’t want to be so creative that you look ridiculous.
 
Here are some creative job search techniques to help you land [...]