job search

It may seem weird and maybe even unreasonable to practice your job search every day. There's so much that goes into it: resume and cover letter writing, interviewing skills, good posture and eye contact, even dressing appropriately. How can you possibly practice all of that every day? By living out the skills, experiences and professionalism you are trying to convince employers that you have.

'Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the town,
holiday parties were planned, yet you wear a frown.
You're afraid of the questions, by family and friends,
Asking exactly how your job search has been.

Many times the descriptions for jobs you're interested in ask for qualifications you may not have. However, according to a recent post from the authors at Vault Career Insider, that doesn't mean that you shouldn't apply anyway.

Everything today is going mobile. The term "there's an app for that" has turned from an advertising slogan to reality. Pretty soon you will be able to cook your Thanksgiving dinner's with your phones (ok, maybe not).

But with all those great apps out there, you know that there must be a bunch that can help you in your job search. While many of them are simply mobile versions of their web-site counterparts, they allow you to conduct your job search on the go. Meet a prospective employer on the street but don't have any business cards?