Job interviews require a lot of research.  But, in addition to learning about the company, you must prepare to be questioned.  While questions can be in many forms and on many subjects, you can be sure...

A job search is a numbers game.  You have to apply to so many jobs to get an interview.  Sometimes it will happen quickly, other times it will take longer but, in most cases, you will need to apply for...

Job references support your job search efforts. They provide the ‘extra’ that helps the hiring manager decide whether or not you are the right person for the job.  And, because job references...

The hiring process is difficult and changing rapidly.  Social media is making its mark and changing how cover letters and resumes are delivered.  While all cover letters should be professional...

Searching the  internet for a new position can take hours and not be fruitful.  Positions are listed everywhere – job boards, company websites, social networks, recruiter sites, etc.  To make...

By Marie Raperto, President, CIM Search In today’s competitive job market, a business professional–especially for someone searching for a PR/communications job–a strong cover letter is a...

There are many ways to conduct your job search or to look for freelance/consulting work.  You have the more traditional job search methods – recruiters, job boards, company job sites — and...

As reported by Bloomberg and BusinessWeek this weekend, hiring picked up in April. This improvement in the labor market saw “payrolls climb by 165,000 after a 120,000 gain in March, according to the...

It happens all the time: You see an ad for a job you want, but there isn’t any contact information. What do you do? Who do you address in your salutation? First, you should try to find someone in...

Social media averse? Still trying to figure out how to turn your LinkedIn profile into job magnet for recruiters? Wondering if all those Tweets really help you build a personal brand that could help you...