After you submit your résumé for a position, should you call the company in a few days? A few weeks? Or just hope that your résumé magically appears on the right person’s desk and not worry about it?    Reaching out to a company can be intimidating and even scary. You might wonder what to do...

Search-engine optimization (SEO) is one of those terms that sounds hopelessly complex, but really involves some very simple, common sense steps. At its most basic level, it just means that you are making it easier for people to find you when they do a search on Google or another search engine. The following...

How do you prepare for an interview? Whether you have a scheduled interview coming soon or you’re waiting for an employer to call back regarding your résumé, there are many things you can do to get ready for your interview. Start preparing before you have an interview Practice your interview skills Organize...

Although most of us consider retirement to be a time in our lives defined by not working, these days it’s increasingly common for retirement to include some element of paid employment. Whether retirement careers are a way to branch into a new field, a way to supplement your income, or simply a matter...

Relying on the Internet as a key resource in your job search is no longer a new idea. As of 2007, approximately 75% of all job seekers used the Internet as part of their job search strategy, an increase from prior years. As Americans have become increasingly comfortable with using Internet technologies...