All posts in Job Search

Insider tips for finding and landing the perfect position

February 22, 2012, 1 Comment

For the last month, we’ve been working hard to build a new tool that will make the job search more fun: an inside look at the companies you care about, through the eyes of their employees. And today, we’re launching a sneak peek!

Really Simple Search: The Job Search Tool You Should Be Using

February 21, 2012, 1 Comment

Are you visiting 20 different job search sites a night and exhausting your browser’s bookmarks feature with new postings? We’ve got a secret: There’s an easier way.

Skype Hype: The Key to Acing Your Virtual Interview

February 14, 2012, No comments

Think you can prepare for a Skype interview just like your standard in-person visit? Think again. Read on for the secrets of nailing your next virtual screen.

Why to Think Twice About Bypassing Unpaid Internships

February 13, 2012, 1 Comment

Internships can help you get a job, but they won’t always get you a paycheck. But before you write those unpaid opportunities off, read on for a few reasons why companies don’t pay—and what you could stand to gain from them anyway.

How to Woo a Start-Up (a.k.a. The Best Resume Ever)
February 12, 2012, 1 Comment
This story, like all incredibly successful hiring stories, includes bad puns, elaborate presentation-proposals and one of the cutest kittens you’ll ever see. No, seriously, you’ve never seen a resume like this one.

The First Step To Building Your Personal Brand
February 10, 2012, 3 Comments
Sure, everyone knows what a brand is. Coke, Pepsi, McDonald’s. But why should you care about branding? Read on for a breakdown of this job-search buzzword and some practical steps for how to get started.

4 Ways to Defeat Job Search Desperation
February 8, 2012, 1 Comment
Have you found yourself on the couch in your pajamas, day after day, endlessly searching for a job—any job? If you’ve found yourself in job search desperation, here are a few ways to ease your anxiety, take back your sanity, and even score a new gig.

Your All-in-One Interview Prep Guide
February 2, 2012, 2 Comments
You’ve scored an interview—congrats! And now it’s game time. Interviewing can be stressful, especially when you have multiple that you’re juggling. So we created a handy prep guide, just for you.

4 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Put on Your Resume
January 30, 2012, No comments
What do you do if your resume feels a little empty? Here’s a hint: Look beyond the positions you’ve held and the degrees you’ve earned, and get a little creative. Take a look at some things you might not realize you can include on your resume.

Resume Revamp: How to Turn Your Duties into Accomplishments
January 27, 2012, No comments
You often hear that your resume should list your accomplishments, not your job duties, and it’s true! Here’s why, plus a step-by-step guide to ditching the duties and making those bullet points sing your praises.