Archive for May, 2008

Where do i look if i want bad advice & useless job search information?

Friday, May 30th, 2008

bulabate asked: Should i read the newspaper adds, Q & A Yahoo, go to closest state workforce center, use stale websites job search engines, go door to door beating the pavement, ask an immigrant or make 100's of phone calls? Anyone care to add bad advice like how to ...

How do Job search sites make money?

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

theshmo891 asked: How do jobsearch sites like hotjobs and monster make money other than advertising? Do they charge per job post? How do they do it and how much do they charge?Elmar

What is the best job search site for Phoenix, AZ?

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Craig L asked: I'm looking to switch jobs and want to know the best on line site. Can anybody give reviews on the following? Careerbuilder, Jobing, The Ladders? Do these sites really work? Is it worth buying the upgrades to them. By purchasing the upgrades ...

Job search costs from past years tax deductible; I didn’t realize that they were until recently, so?

Monday, May 26th, 2008

docsavage80 asked: Job search costs from past years tax deductible; I didn't realize that they were until recently, so I wonder if I can do anything for past years now retrospectively. I can assure you that I can easily reconstruct who I interviewed with in the past due to my ...

How do evade your nosy present employer from seeing your job search on the internet?

Saturday, May 24th, 2008

Artiecat asked: Specifically, the present employer can see the job searches on the job search sites and routinely looks. If he sees my name on there, I would most likely be fired on the spot. I am not happy, and feel trapped. I asked this question ...

How to write off job-search-related phone calls?

Thursday, May 22nd, 2008

Shasta McNasty 2007 asked: I know I can write off expenses related to a job search. I was searching for a job for two months, and during that time, I racked up $400 in cell phone calls (phone interviews, voicemail). However, I have personal calls mixed in as well. Can ...

What is most important thing in a job search?

Sunday, May 18th, 2008

S i r i asked: should it be a well written resume? good networking connections? A job that interests youu? What is most important?Debadeep

Degreed/Paralegal certification. What stones have I left unturned in job search?

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

tsmitty asked: I have a BA in History/Pol.Sci and 5+ years of experience in Admin, presentation, and management. My current job is Coordinator for a nonprofit museum that will not offer me benefits that I need. In my search, I can't get a position for a paralegal job because I ...

What are some free job search forums?

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

Scott A asked: What are some websites that have or based upon a forum that has topics to do with job search or finding a job?Gayle

I am unemployed and conducting a job search. Is that a legitimate excuse for not serving on Jury Duty?

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

HSB asked: I cannot afford to take anytime off from my job search.Youji