Nicole Pyles An Ode to the Unemployed by Michelle Baker
Over- and under- qualified, and everything in between, If I enter my job history one more time, I might just break my screen. I’ve cleaned behind the dryer, I’ve scoured…
Finding a Job, Like Winning the Lottery – An Unemployment Story
I was humbled to receive this email from someone who named themselves “Peace.” This is an unemployment story from somewhere all the way across the globe from me. To know…
It’s Monday Again… An Anonymous Unemployment Story
I think so many of you who are unemployed can relate to this unemployment story. The rest of this post will be anonymous and I thank the contributor for sharing…
The Job Applicant Hierarchy – Who Really Gets the Job? [by Marc Shaeffer]
Overall, the job market is getting better. Slowly getting better, that is. Personally, I’ve been having more job interviews in the last 6 months than anytime time period since I…
5 Reasons Why Employers Repost the Same Job
Have you ever responded to a job posting that later got reposted? Or worse yet, after the second round of interviews, you find out that the job you are interviewing…
The Perils of a Poorly Written Job Posting [A Guest Post by Marc Schaefer]
I find it infuriating when a job seeker, such as myself, spends a great deal of time and energy crafting a resume and cover letter to match a poorly written…
The Reality of Being Unemployed at 58 – An Anonymous Unemployment Story
I was so glad for the opportunity to publish this article about being unemployed at 58 years old. This is not only a post about the struggles, but an inspiring…
Job Hunting is Expensive by Ed Tsyitee Jr. (Twitter @GreenChileAdict)
I couldn’t wait to post this, because this expresses a tragic truth of the job search. It’s expensive and you are dug into a hole very difficult to get out…
Frustrations of a Job Seeker by Ed Tsyitee Jr (Twitter @GreenChileAdict)
Thank you to Ed Tsyitee Jr. who shared his story today about frustrations of a job seeker. Make sure you follow him on Twitter @GreenChileAdict After living in Virginia for…
Careeranista – The Woman’s Guide to Success After College: A Book Review
I had the opportunity to read the book Careeranista – The Woman’s Guide to Success After College. I alwys hesitate with books like these because I’m afraid I will read…