Tag Archives: job hunting

Frugal Job Hunting

When you are looking for a job, the last thing that you need is to spend money on all of the various expenses that are related to looking for a new source of income. Here are some ideas that you can use to keep those expenses under control while job hunting, instead of spending more than you have. If you have lost your job, consider dropping your Internet connection fee. Yes, you can job hunt online, but take your laptop to the library where that connection is free. Don’t have a laptop? Sign up for computer time at the library. … Continue reading →

How To Do A Phone Interview

Job hunting is difficult enough. It takes time to put together the right resume for the right job. You may have several versions of your resume, each version geared to a specific type of job whether you are looking for something in management or development or training. You may be qualified in all of these areas, but you need to emphasize specific strengths for specific jobs. But you’ve done the resume and you’ve submitted it and now you’re facing the dreaded phone interview. The Phone Interview The phone interview is important. First and foremost, you’ve gotten the door to open … Continue reading →

Tips For Competing Against Younger Job Seekers

If you are thinking about changing careers or maybe starting a new one a bit later in life than most, don’t despair. You can compete with anyone of any age if you have the right skills and attitude. Job-hunting, like so many things in life, requires some strategy. Here are a few thoughts on the subject. Everyone must compete with a more youthful everything and everyone as the clock ticks away on all of us, robbing our time and efforts on earth. Job-hunting is a very competitive endeavor, no matter how old you are. Keep yourself mentally prepared to compete … Continue reading →

Job Hunting For Military Spouses

Being posted along with your military spouse to a new city or town usually means you’ll be job hunting soon. It can be stressful and frustrating to leave a familiar job, especially if it’s a job you love, and have to hit the pavement again in search of a new one. Thankfully, the Canadian military offers resources to aid military spouses in their job hunting endeavors. Through the Winnipeg Military Family Resource Center’s website I found some handy Internet gems that can help educate you in terms of getting back into the work force after an absence as well as … Continue reading →

Answers to Interview Questions Part 2

Here are a few more of the most common interview questions and how to answer them: Why do you want to work here? Don’t say “I don’t know”. It is also important that you explain why you want to work specifically for this company. Talk about how you are excited about where the company is going or how you think it is a great opportunity. Give reasons why you want to work for them and then follow up with how you can benefit the company. Why do you want to work in this field? If this is a new field … Continue reading →

Tantrums! Screams! And Crying! Oh My!

One of the most difficult problems to confront parents is when their baby starts shrieking, hitting, going stiff bodies or stamping their feet in fury. The first time it happens, you may stare at your child in utter shock. A child in full cry and tantrum is a site to behold and while we may call them temper tantrums, it’s very likely that it’s not ‘anger’ that has them on a roll. When babies cry they do it because they have no other way to express need, desire, want or frustration. In fact, babies cry for just about every reason … Continue reading →

Answers to Interview Questions Part 1

I promised you help on how to answer specific interview questions. Here is a start to a series on common interview questions and the best way to respond to them. Tell me about yourself I’ve written an entire post on how to answer this question, but here are a few basics in case you haven’t read it. When someone asks this question, they really are asking for specific things. They want to know: What are your skills? What is your experience? Have you had any education? What makes you a good candidate? Focus on the answers to these questions as … Continue reading →