Can I get there on time? How far is the commute to your new job? Do you have dependable transportation or are you utilizing public transportation? Is your work schedule or shift variable or fixed? A long commute may seem reasonable during the honeymoon period of your new job or when you are considering accepting… Continue reading »
Using a Salary Calculator for Hourly and Annual Pay
Am I getting paid fairly? After job hunting, submitting job applications, and interviewing you may be willing to accept any job offer that is presented to you. Depending on the current status of the job market, the competition in your specific industry, your professional experience, job skills, education or degrees; choosing the right career opportunity… Continue reading »
Responding to a Job Offer Letter
Next week, we will begin a five part article series on responding to a job offer letter. Before accepting a job offer or declining a job offer there are many questions you need to consider. What room do you have for negotiations if the job market is challenging. Will you get paid what your skills… Continue reading »
2011 Technology Career Outlook
Internet technology or IT careers are the focus in 2011 and will remain throughout 2012. Hiring trends across most technology fields are significantly flat compared to those in the IT fields as the majority of US based corporations and government agencies firm up their internal technology infrastructure. This move to internet technology careers are in… Continue reading »
Resume Templates
Using standardized resume templates, either a free template or a general step by step resume software product, can simplify the resume writing process. However, many sample resume templates are only as good as the examples they provide. A free resume template is a great way to initially begin the resume writing process, but they are… Continue reading »
