It’s true that not many people make it in show business, but when they do, they like to talk about it and share advice on how to get there. Some of them claim that they’re simply lucky and it was
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During my time at Beyond.com, our HR department has emailed job announcements for internal job postings within various departments of our company. While I personally have not attempted to switch departments or leave my role as a Career Advocate, I
Continue readingTop Ten Places to Find a Job Q2 2014
So you’re in the market for a new job, but you don’t know where to look? Start here with the top ten places to find a job.
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Today the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the United States unemployment rate is now 6.2% nationwide. If you remember, the rate hit a high of 10% in October of 2009, so things have improved quite a bit in the
Continue readingJob Seeker Dilemma: What If You Have to Cancel a Job Interview?
There was recently a story in the news about a woman who left her children in the car while she went on a job interview. Shanesha Taylor, the mother of two, faced a dreaded decision that many job seekers are
Continue readingBeing Let Go from a Job Doesn’t Mean You’re Not Talented
This week the list of Saturday Night Live Cast Members that will not be returning next season was released. While not every cast member at SNL will go on to have careers like Tina Fey or Jimmy Fallon there are
Continue reading5 Summer Job Search Tips
Many experts would point out that summer is not the busiest time of the year for employers looking to fill open positions. Employees take long vacations, productivity from staff slows, and many job seekers may take a break citing a
Continue readingThis App Will Make Sure Interviewers Know Your Name
A few months ago we wrote a post called “The Best Way to Have the Interviewer Get Your Name Right” that included some easy tips to ensure the interviewer pronounced your name correctly. But now there’s an App for that
Continue reading5 Steps to Making Your Next Career Move Count
When looking for a new opportunity, like with most things in life, successful execution starts with a good plan. As we all know, looking for a new career can be a daunting exercise. Doing so without a clear plan can
Continue readingThe Top 9 Career Articles of the Month
It’s almost the end of the month, so we thought it would be fitting to share an end of month list! Here are the top nine articles from Beyond in June: The Job Search is Moving to Mobile Devices Three
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