The Job Search Strategist

Strategies, tips and tutorials on how to find work and advance your career

I am so impressed with the English because everything they say sounds so proper. I interviewed this guy once who must have been sent by the Queen herself. His suit was perfectly pressed, on his head was a bowler and he carried an umbrella. He looked just like John Steed! (Remember the television show, “The [...]

Staying motivated

Sometimes one of the toughest things about a job search is simply staying motivated. It’s frustrating to send out lots of resumes and not get the response you expected. But the good news is that you can get motivated in a number of ways, such as reading, listening to motivational audios or songs with positive [...]

There are many niche job search sites targeting specific jobs, functional areas, and industries. Do a search on the type of job you’re looking for, or the industry you’re targeting, and keywords and key phrases such as “jobs” and “job site”.
For example, if you’re looking for job boards specific to Marketing, you’ll want to try [...]

Question: What is the best way to find a job by posting your resume online?
Answer: Posting your resume is only part of the equation. Of course you need to post your resume on the major job boards, but you should also post it on niche job boards focusing on your industry / type of job. [...]

Okay, if you have been searching for a job long enough chances are you will hear this dreaded phrase, “Sorry, but you’re overqualified for the position.” Sure on one hand it is a compliment that someone thinks you are too good to be working for them, but on the other hand you still have to [...]

More than 60% of Professionals Have Switched Employers at Least Twice in the Last Five Years, According to Beyond.com Poll
Company offers tips for not being viewed as a “job hopper” by potential employers
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – January 15, 2007 – Beyond.com, Inc., the largest network of online niche career communities, polled business professionals throughout its network [...]