Free CareerOneStop Job Search and Career Tools

Are you looking for a job, starting a career, or looking for a change? Not sure what you want to do or how to find career options or opportunities? There are free tools you can use for every step of the process. Using them will streamline the process and make it much easier to get hired. Even better, you can find tools for every step of the way all in one place. The U.S. Department of Labor’s CareerOneStop website has tools and advice for every stage...

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Are You Stuck in a Career You Hate?

Sometimes, your career path doesn’t end up exactly as you expected it would be. What seemed like a great career option when you started out may not seem so good at the moment. Worst case scenario, it could have turned into a career you hate. It happens.  Jobs change, people change, life circumstances change, and what was once a promising career can turn into one that’s not. What You Can Do When You Hate Your Career One important thing to keep...

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How to Find a Career Coach

You may be considering working with a coach if you just got laid off, are contemplating an industry change, or want to level up in your career. There are tons of coaches and professional resume writers out there, but how do you find the right one? What steps do you take to vet them? Are there best practices when it comes to finding and selecting a career coach? Keep reading. In this article, I share proven strategies to help you find and...

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Tips for Attending a Career Fair

Have you thought about participating in a career fair? Not sure how they work or what you should do when you get there? Whether you’re job hunting or thinking about making a career move, it’s worth taking some time to attend job and career fairs (the terms are used interchangeably). You will have the opportunity to meet with companies that you might not be able to access any other way. You’ll also be able to explore career options, talk...

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5 Ways to Fund Your Freelance Career

You’ve heard the advice, ad nauseam: if you want to turn freelancing into a career, you need to have three to six months of expenses saved up, plus start-up costs, before you take the leap. That sounds practical, but how are you, a normal working person—not a lottery winner or a trust-fund baby—supposed to make that happen?  By using the smarts that will make you a success once you’re a full-time freelancer, you can find the funding...

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10 Things You Need to Start Working as a Freelancer

Are you interested in becoming a freelancer? Freelancing isn’t all working in your pajamas and cashing client checks. If you want to escape the rat race for good, you need to make sure that you’re prepared for both good times and bad. Back your passion with the right preparation, and you’ll never have to go back to working under those buzzing fluorescent lights ever again. Here are 10 things you need to get started. 1. An Idea What do you have to...

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How to Find the Best Boss

Working for the right boss (or the wrong one) can make a huge difference in how you feel about your job and the company you’re working for. One of the keys to job satisfaction is the quality of the relationship between employees and their supervisors, and one of the most important career decisions that you’ll ever make is selecting your next boss. And, yes, you do get to choose. Not being comfortable with the team you’d be working on and...

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How to Get Ready for a Job Interview

The old saying that “practice makes perfect” is appropriate when it comes to interviewing. If it doesn’t make you perfect, it will, at least, help you interview effectively. Don’t start getting ready late the night before the interview. Take time in advance to prepare for your interview.  If you have a family member or friend who will spend some time helping you, ask them to ask you some typical interview questions. The more you practice answering,...

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How to Prepare for a Virtual Career Fair

Just like an in-person career fair, a virtual career fair offers candidates and employers an easy way to connect. The main difference is that virtual job fairs occur online, using technology, so you don’t need to travel or even leave your home to attend.  Virtual career fairs—also known as online career fairs—have a lot of benefits for job seekers. For instance, attending one can be less taxing for introverted job seekers, and it can cut down...

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Warning Signs That You Could Lose Your Job

Are you worried about losing your job? It can happen to anyone, sometimes when you least expect it. Even during the best of times, companies make changes and employees get laid off. During challenging economic times, your work status can become even more precarious. How can you tell if you’re about to lose your job? Sometimes, employers announce furloughs and cutbacks, and it can be very clear that your employment is in jeopardy. In other cases,...

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