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Contract Jobs for the Unemployed Create Careers

Brian — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 18:25:03 +0000

Contract Jobs for Unemployed Have you considered working contract jobs? U.S. Labor Department released its latest unemployment figures Friday and the picture isn’t rosy. The unemployment rate is still 8.5% not counting those who’ve given up looking for work. Private employers, like banks who refuse to lend, aren’t adding substantially to their payrolls fearing [...]

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Google Local Keyword Search – Part Two

Brian — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 02:51:33 +0000

Google Local Keyword Search In Step four, I explained how the Google Keyword Tool works and how it can help you find jobs and careers. In this post, I’m going to give you specific information how to identify market demand for your preferred skills and knowledge keywords you wrote in step three through Google local [...]

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Online Job Search Challenges the Unemployed

bwilsonbp — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:05:19 +0000

In good times, searching for a job online is moderately difficult. For the unemployed in today’s lingering recession, it’s ten times harder. The likelihood of getting interviews through online job search is less than one in a hundred, unless your skills are in great demand. If you’re unemployed, many companies today won’t even consider you [...]

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Google Keyword Tool For Career Search

Brian — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 03:24:09 +0000

The Google Keyword Search Tool is one of the most powerful career resources to help you find employment. You’ll discover new industries, companies, market trends and more. This free online resource, combined with a good marketing strategy, will also help you write more powerful resumes and cover letters. If you haven’t done keyword research before, [...]

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Keyword Research Identifies Your Job Skills and Interests

Brian — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 19:20:56 +0000

As I wrote in a previous post “Career Search in 16 Steps,” you’ll only find a satisfying career or job if you’re doing what you like to do. And one of the best ways to start is keyword research: writing 10-20 keywords reflecting your strongest skills, interests, knowledge, experiences, desired industries and other preferences. The [...]

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Find People Online by Asking Who, What, Where

Brian — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:06:34 +0000

In a previous post, I wrote about finding mentors who can work with you to discover the perfect job. Next, find people online who can help you reach the next step. Who, what and where questions help you do this. We’ve all heard the expression “it’s who you know” that helps you find a job [...]

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Job Search Advice Helps People in Tight Times

Brian — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:43:42 +0000

Getting useful job search advice is frequently frustrating. Friends and relatives want to help you but, as I’ve written elsewhere on ProCareerSearch, finding mentors and using social media is critical. Choosing satisfying jobs and careers is also important. See “Do What You Like to Do.” One of my relatives in the Midwest emailed me today [...]

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Contact Manager for Tracking Job Search

Brian — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 06:04:31 +0000

As you search for new careers and jobs, it’s critical you use a contact manager (step two of the 16 steps). Without a reliable system of tracking people you’ve met, spoken to on the phone, emailed and so on, you’re wasting your time and efforts. You’re like a cat chasing its tail and your career [...]

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Career Search Network Requires Mentor

Brian — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 22:46:06 +0000

Career search network going well? We’ve all heard the line: “the more people you know, the better.” But finding a mentor is more important in your career search. Helpful persons who are also great mentors make searching for careers and jobs more productive. A mentor may even help you create your future vision. What [...]

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Professional Career Search in 16 Steps

Brian — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:37:05 +0000

Developing a professional career search isn’t easy, but the rewards are great. In this article, I outline 16 career search steps as part of your strategic job plan. Joseph Campbell, the philosopher and writer, once said “follow your bliss.” In these challenging times, it’s often difficult to follow his advice when you’re staring at bills. [...]

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Find New Career by Doing What You Like

Brian — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:25:36 +0000

Trying to find a new career? Changing jobs? Searching? Land a job and company where you can do what you like and you’re 80% there. While this may sound simple or naive, many career seekers in the frenzy to find a career or job don’t consider their hobbies and recreational activities when searching. You’ve probably [...]

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Future Vision and Values Key to Your Career

Brian — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:00:29 +0000

Future vision–a vivid picture in your head of where you want to be in five years is critical to your career. If you don’t visualize where you want to be or whom you want to become, your future drifts like the wind. Likewise, if you take the time to think about the person you’d like [...]

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