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How to Deal With an Extended Job Search

By Jay Markunas

Job loss is disruptive and tragic. Finding a job is uncomfortable and riddled with rejection. In a previous edition of Dick Bolles, "What Color is Your Parachute?", he included a page with "no" written all over it, and at the end of the page the single word "yes". His point? Rejection is part of the job search process. Dealing with the rejection can take its toll on you emotionally and physically.

Recently, a panel of three counseling experts spoke to a group of career professionals on the subject of dealing with an extended job search. They gave great advice from a counseling perspective and great resources - which I have included at the end of this article.

Utter a Lie in an Interview? No Way!

By Martinez Betheliza

One of the toughest components to landing a job centers is the ability to succeed in a job interview. It is never easy to succeed on a job interview even when your responses are positive ones. However, when the interviewer asks a question that may not exactly lead to a positive response. Those looking to land a job may feel nervous when posed with a difficult question that does not end up presenting the questioner in a good light. The desire here will often be that the individual may consider lying to the interviewer. Is this a wise idea? In one word the answer is NO. More accurately, it needs to be a resounding no. It is extremely unwise to lie during a Job Interview because can prove disastrous as your credibility will be shot. You will burn bridges and develop a very negative opinion surrounding you. This is not a good idea to lie when seeking employment say the least and it could sink a career.

Lead, Follow, Or Get Out of the Way!

By Chris A. Harmen

If you are tired of flipping burgers or smiling at rude customers as you earn minimum wage with no benefits, imagine joining an elite professional team that looks sharp, is paid what they earn, and is held in the highest regard worldwide. In addition, you will be given every opportunity to learn new skills, get promoted and travel the world free!

This is not a Fortune 500 company. It's not a get-rich-quick scheme. This is the U.S. Navy where personnel are reported to have some of the highest levels of job satisfaction. Your job will take you around the world at no cost to you and will provide you with a stable income, excellent benefits and continuing professional growth opportunities.

Is Your Bad Attitude Hurting Your Career Hunt?

By Martinez Betheliza

Are you in a place where you want a New Job and are you ready to make sure that your next job is going to be the one that you keep? The truth of the matter is that getting the right career and making it work is something that people are very interested in at this point. When you are in a place where you are involved in a Job Search, you know that you want it to end.

You know that you are doing everything that you can to get the right job, but the thing that you need to remember is that there are a number of ways that people are going to evaluate you. Your Job Hunt could be a lot longer if you don't think about your attitude and how things might play out.

Improving Your Business Skills is More Important Now Than Ever

By Lucy House

Improving your business skills can have a tremendous improvement on your career. The good thing is that you don't need to go to school to do so. There are thousands of different websites and books out there that can help you learn all of the things that you need to know to get ahead. It also doesn't take much time investment to start, you can read before bed or browse the internet on the weekend (or while you're supposed to be working!).

Grow Your Business in a Bad Economy - Ways to Make the Most of a Recession

By Tony Jacowski

Being a business owner is one of the most fulfilling professions out there. You are given satisfaction each day when someone uses the product or service that you have created. Although it is fulfilling, it also is one of the most stressful careers as well. This has never been more true with the economy the way it is right now. It is the most demanding and strenuous time that most business owners ever have seen. To get yourself and your business through these tough times, there are some tips that can help you actually grow your business instead of just prevent its closure.

What You Should Do If You Are Laid Off From Your Job

By T. J. Lashley

Job lay-offs is something that continually happens throughout history. Market fluctuations come and go and with it so do the jobs associated with any market.

During tight or difficult times, business will always look to downsize and control expenses and this will usually result in some type of layoff whether it be temporary or permanent loss of jobs.

Either way, if it happens to you, the result and the feelings are same. After the initial shock of losing your job, one of the first questions to ask is what can I do next?

How to Give a Handshake to Remember

By Martinez Betheliza

When you are looking into Better Job Prospects or you are in a place where you want to get a leg up on your New Career, you will find that it is time to look into your handshake! Your handshake is something that can make a huge difference to the way that people see you, and you will discover that it can make a difference to the job or the career that you are currently applying for. Take some time to learn how to make your handshake make the difference. When you are in a place where your image and the image that you put out there is essential, remember that you should take some time to learn how to make your handshake something that will help you.

Owning Your Career

By TK Herrin

As of September 2009, due to the recession, over 15.1 million jobs have been lost since the start of the recession in December 2007 and the unemployment rate is currently at 9.8% nationally. Many debate whether the real unemployment rate is closer to 15% or more once you include the underemployed (reluctantly working part-time because of limited position) and those who are not being counted any longer because their unemployment insurance has ended.

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