It’s been a common practice for many writers and journalists to make some sort of predictions before the year is concluded. As everybody knows, a forecast, if you want to call it that, bears as much significance as an easily forgotten thing.

Before 2009 was concluded I did ponder on doing my own predictions of how it’s going to be for the job market in 2010, but I figured giving a list of what employers and job seekers should do, would be more relevant. I came up with at least 5 things that should be considered.

For Job Seekers

1. You should regularly update your resume. This is applicable to all job seekers and… Read More

sIt is not uncommon among job-seekers to make little mistakes that can make even The Grinch flinch, even at the thought. A clumsy move as you trip over when you reach to shake hands with the potential boss; you can’t put a name to the face of an interviewer so you give it a shot – apparently a misfired one, when you realize it’s the wrong name; or you suddenly become aware that you put the wrong telephone number to a résumé, just as you hit the “Send” button. We have all done it...

These résumé funnies...or not so funnies if this has happened to you, can precipitate more than just a few winces; they can be fatal to your chances… Read More