Articlesbase: Job Hunting - The Benefits of Job Search Engines "There is a lot to be said about how
aggravating looking for a job is. But we aren't going to talk about that. Instead, we are going to talk about
how to stop the aggravation. You no longer have to stick with newspapers, unemployment offices, or
having your friends and family trying to get you a job. Because of the world wide web, job searching can be
closer to a breeze, due to job search engine sites. 110731
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The Seattle Times | Business / Technology: How to write off job-hunting expenses "Some expenses
incurred while seeking a new job are deductible on your taxes. But do you know which ones? Several websites
explain the criteria for taking a job-search tax deduction. Here's a sampling of sites..." 110301
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Boston.com: Job hunting can be depressing, but optimism is key "It has been a long haul for the
long-term unemployed like Ellen Clarke, 53, of Chelmsford. Even as the economy improves, Clarke faces an
unspoken bias. She has been out of work for more than two years, and companies prefer to hire those who are
already employed elsewhere..." 110522
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About.com: Job Search Techniques "Some of the most effective job search techniques have nothing to do with
actually searching for and applying for job openings. Instead, the best job search techniques involve positioning
yourself to job hunt and tapping into the resources that can boost and expedite your job hunt." 110804
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Forbes | Career Talk for Women: Job Hunting in a Social Media World: Are You Keeping Up? "A
colleague sent me an interesting report the other day – 125 Linked-In Job Search Tips. It’s a great read that
got me thinking about how much things have changed in the employment landscape since I started my
career. It also reminded me of how critical it is to keep up to date on changing trends, practices, and
approaches..." 110521
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Phoenix Business Journal | Phoenix Morning Call: Job hunt: Try church "The Wall Street Journal's
Dennis Nishi suggests job seekers try going to church and other religious institutions as way to find new
positions, obtain references and ideas and get a better lay of the employment landscape." 110521
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The Seattle Times | Business / Technology: How to write off job-hunting expenses Some expenses
incurred while seeking a new job are deductible on your taxes. But do you know which ones? Several websites
explain the criteria for taking a job-search tax deduction. Here's a sampling of sites..." 110301
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NZ Herald: Bye kids, hello job hunting "At this time of year, when children go back to school, many
mothers start thinking about resuming or kick-starting their careers as their days free up..." 110301
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USA Today | Economy: Are companies not hiring unemployed people? "Are companies saying no to
jobless applicants when there are job openings? After news accounts about the practice and requests from
concerned lawmakers, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has jumped in, trying to figure out whether it's
widespread and could violate federal job discrimination laws..." 110216
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The Washington Post: Should you check Facebook before hiring? "THE BIG IDEA: Is it ethical to
base a hiring decision on a job candidate's Facebook page?..." 110122
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MSN careerbuilder: Feel Like Giving Up on Your Job Search? "According to the Bureau of Labor
Statistics, 36 percent of unemployed people -- or 5.4 million -- had been without a job for 27 weeks or more in
September 2009. Whether you're out of work for five days, five weeks, five months or five years, any period of
unexpected unemployment can be frustrating -- especially when it seems to go on forever..." 091130
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NYDailyNews.com: My desperate search for work: One woman gives human perspective to
growing unemployment numbers "If you pass me on the street today, you will likely think that all is well.
It is not. I am broken and broke. The mental and emotional traumas of joblessness are the fabric of my
life..." 091118
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MSN Careers: How to Network Without Being Phony, Lame or Desperate "Let's face it: Even when
you're on top of the world, chances are good that the idea of networking sounds like a big, fat drag. You can
probably think of 100 other things you'd rather do -- like cleaning the blades of your ceiling fan. But if you're
one of the 14.9 million people who are competing for what seems to be a handful of jobs, your confidence
has probably taken a hit. So now is probably not the time to be meeting anyone new. In fact, now is not the
time to get out of your pajamas..." 091117
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cracked.com: 10 Job Hunting Strategies Guaranteed to Get You Arrested "The unemployment rate
in the U.S. crested 10 percent last week, a milestone which underlines the hurt last year’s economic
distress has placed upon the country. Including people who are involuntarily working part time, and those
who’ve stopped looking for work entirely, experts say that a whole lot of people are now becoming uneasily
familiar with the Drew Carey era on The Price is Right. Grim news indeed. Signs of desperation amongst
job-seekers have been hitting the front pages with increasing regularity. Last week a man made headlines
when he attempted to apply for a job while robbing a Taco Bell at gunpoint..." 091113
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NPR: How To Job Hunt In The 'Twittersphere' "With the job market still in the doldrums, the tech-savvy
unemployed are trying to figure out new ways to use Twitter to find jobs..." 091113
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careerbuilder.com: Feel Like Giving Up on Your Job Search? "Whether you're out of work for five
days, five weeks, five months or five years, any period of unexpected unemployment can be frustrating --
especially when it seems to go on forever..." 091110
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yahoo! hotjobs: 5 Careers That Thrive on the Holiday Season "While most of us look forward to some
much-needed rest and relaxation over the holidays, some ambitious professionals live to work during
Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and even New Year's. So, are these people officially insane are they
just gluttons for punishment? Believe it or not, the answer is neither. It turns out that certain businesses bring
in the most moolah during the holiday months. Here are five careers that simply love the holidays..." 091110
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JobDig: Returning to the Workforce "I know of two persons who have been struggling for several
months after situations involving personal medical conditions which contributed to the loss of former
employment, yet in spite of having current medical releases to return to work seem to continue to have
challenges in re-entry to similar type or lesser status employment roles. Both of the two persons I have
described have some education beyond associate degrees. From a hiring person’s perspective, what are
the issues, and how are these persons viewed. What are effective strategies to help these persons attempt
at regaining career success?..." 091106
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IStockAnalyst: Is Facebook bad for your career? "There have been a trinity of recent news stories that
should make anyone aware that the use of Facebook may not advance your career..." 090503
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careerbuilder.com: What's 'In' and 'Out' on the Job Hunt "Monogrammed stationery. A Rolodex filled
with business cards. The Sunday want ads. These job search tools have all gone the way of the dodo. But
are you still using tactics that are similarly slated for extinction?..." 090503
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The Seattle Times: Putting skills to work vital to your job hunt "Losing a job can mean losing more
than just a paycheck. Without some planning, an extended layoff can cause job skills to fade and make
someone less attractive to potential employers..." 090420
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Career Women: Your References– Check them out Before you Give Them Out! "References can be
very influential to prospective employers. Don’t wait till the last minute to throw together your list of these
valuable references..." 090414
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New York Times: Where Are the New Jobs for Women? "BARACK OBAMA has announced a plan to
stimulate the economy by creating 2.5 million jobs over the next two years..." 090414
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MSN Money: A family's tale: From middle class to unemployed "A punishing wave of layoffs has
pushed some people right over the edge financially. For a New Jersey couple and their 2 young sons, the
recession has meant tumbling from a comfortable suburban life into a spiral of credit card debt..." 090402
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CNN Money: Young and restless: Get your dream job – now "Top 20 jobs for people who want more
pay, more upside and more control over where they're going..." 090402
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Quintessential Careers: Job Interview Follow-Up Do's and Don'ts "Remember that your work is not
done once you finish the interview. You can't sit back and wait for the job offer, so consider these key rules
and strategies for following-up your job interviews..." 090323
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CNN Money: Forecast 2009: Your Job "The prediction: Unemployment will rise, peaking in the second
half of 2009. Recessions bring layoffs. This we know. Economists predict that the current unemployment
rate of 6.1%, already the highest in five years, will max out at 7% or 8% by the end of 2009. The nation
hasn't seen levels like those in nearly two decades..." 081108
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