On The Job: Create a Better Work Environment

Check out 25 Tips to Become More Productive and Happy at Work to find ways you can make your days a bit easier!

How to Write a Resume

Mahalo has a really nice, step-by-step guide to writing the perfect resume.  Even better, they provide links to all kinds of examples!

Networking Business Cards

These days, many jobseekers carry business cards they have made for the specific purpose of networking.  Here is some specific advice for those who would like to design and make their own.  Apparently, color matters!

Pay by Major?

According to this article from the New York Times, some colleges & universities are using a student’s major to determine tuition charges.  Very interesting…

Distance Education Programs

If you are interested in distance education, look no further than this site.  You can search for programs by category, type of degree and price.  There is also a library of articles related to distance education and a place to check out reviews of particular programs.

Practice Online Job Application

The Library’s Technical Trainer passed along a website for people who want to see what an online job application is like.   The Miracle Widget Repairs Co. application is not real, but it can give you a very real feel for what it takes to apply for a job online! 

Job Fair at Agricenter Tues. 09/11/07

The Commercial Appeal/Yahoo! Hot Jobs Job Fair

Agricenter International,  7777 Walnut Grove, Memphis

Tuesday, September 11, 2007 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The University of Mexico-Valencia Career Services Office gives pointers on how to prepare for a job/career fair.  Click below to go to the page.

How to prepare for a job/career fair.

100 Best Companies to Work For 2007

Fortune’s annual list of the 100 best companies to work for is available here.  It includes an in-depth feature on Google, the #1 company on the list, as well as indexes for the top-paying companies and best benefits.

Reminder: Job Fair

Don’t forget!  The Monster Job Fair is coming to Memphis!

Researching Companies Online

Did you just read a job posting for a company you are unfamiliar with?  Or maybe you are preparing for an interview and want to show your knowledge of the company’s work… This guide can help you research a company or an industry ahead of time.

How to Resign Gracefully

wikiHow has a wonderful article with the steps you should take to resign from a job with grace.  Included are links to writing resignation letters and using positive communication skills.

How to Conduct a Job Interview

This article gives advice to employers on how to conduct a successful and informative job interview.  What better way to prepare for an interview than to view it from the other side?

Medical Device Distributor to Open in Memphis

The Memphis Business Journal reports that Millstone Medical Outsourcing is opening a new distribution facility in Memphis on Pleasant Hill.  The company is planning to hire 55-65 people locally.  For more information, please see the full article.

How to Get an Employer to Take a Chance on You

InfoWorld offers some advice to jobseekers who meet all but one of the qualifications of an available position.  The author explains how to use the interview to prove your abilities. 

How to Cope with Job Burnout

Web Worker Daily offers seven ideas for people struggling with burnout on the job.  There is also a link to a Burnout Self-Test to see where you stand.