The most popular information is not always right. Because of this, a lot of job seekers tend to be misinformed about some common notions regarding the job search that have been proven to be completely false. You might miss out on great opportunities and find yourself wishing you should have known better.

 

Here are 5 major job search myth and the realities:

 

Myth: A cover letter is not important. Reality: Recruiters and employers appreciate applications with cover letters attached to their resumes. Resumes only get about a 15-30 second scan (if you're lucky). However, when recruiters… Read More

 

Alright, so you're feeling down and depressed because you got sacked. You hate the boss that fired you. You hate that co-worker who made up stories about you. You hate them all and plan on letting the whole world know by thinking out loud on Facebook, Twitter, and every other social network in the cybersphere Stop! Hold on a second and read this first.

 

1. It’s a small world in the social networking circle. Oh yes, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube are just around the corner. The boss and that colleague you’re so mad at – they probably have accounts, and so do their friends (who may know you). So… Read More

Some people may be so full of themselves that they can be totally oblivious to signs that they may soon be getting the pink slip. But let’s face it, it can happen to anyone. It’s better to be able to tell when you’re a candidate for severance and be prepared, rather than just let it hit you in the face.

 

Below are 5 sure signs that should alert you to the possibility:

 

You're asked to take a vacation or time off for no apparent reason. Not everyone has the guts to just tell you you’re fired right away. Sometimes employers give subtle hints that should make you feel that your job is on the rocks.… Read More

A sure sign that the global financial crisis took its toll on all of us was when the rate of unemployment ballooned to great numbers. With just the blink of an eye, a huge percentage of the workforce lost their bread and butter. Those who took the biggest hit in the workforce (and still are) are enumerated below.

 

1. Factory Workers. The manufacturing sector was the most highly affected by the financial crisis...and still is. The export business experienced transactions at its lowest; thus, it was necessary to cut down the number of workers. Job loss from this sector accounted for most of the increase in unemployment… Read More

 

Life is not always fair. Devotion and commitment take a lot of heart and mind. Being most loyal and getting fired or getting demoted can just be unthinkable when you’ve spent blood, sweat and tears for the sake of fulfilling all of your job requirements. Bad things can happen to good people but don’t ever let it get the best of you.

 

The first thing to do in receiving the news of getting fired or demoted should be to step back and assess the situation. Don’t be quick to judge people or think that you’re just not good enough. Self assessment can’t be helped though especially when you’re done spending time… Read More

Too little confidence would hinder you from gaining that dream job but too much of it to the point of misrepresenting yourself can get you in a lot of trouble. Pretending does have some advantages and it can get you through a lot of things but not all and not always.

 

Here are a few lies that may seem to have less gravity yet it could have the same negative impact as the previous items we previously discussed in part 1 of this article.

 

1. Job Title. There are times when you may find yourself doing work far beyond the scope of your job. However, doing only part of a certain job does not grant you the… Read More

Exposure is the key and this generally works especially for celebrities and politicians. Thus, it would seem logical to advertise your resume to any social means possible. Not always! Let me tell you why. Sending out your resume is like a contest where the more entries you send, the more chances of winning. But you’d be deluding yourself if you’d expect great results relying on only this. Among the tools in your job hunting arsenal, Social Networking emerges as one of the most powerful; however, you have to heed some warning signs using this approach.

 

Let’s break this down. With the rise of Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook,… Read More