Make Yourself Younger on Paper

This morning’s Wall Street Journal has an interesting article about Lisa Johnson Mandell, a 49-year-old woman who decided she needed to make some changes to compete with younger candidates on the job market.  The article details some slight changes she made in her job search strategy in order to eliminate her age as a factor.  Read the story here.

Paywizard

Do you earn what you should?  Do you want to know more about minimum wage or income tax?  Do you want to see what the VIPs are making?  For all of that, plus overtime pay calculators, state-specific news and more, check out Paywizard. 

The One-Page Resume Myth

Check out this article from The Job Bored about why your resume can absolutely be longer than one page.  Monster has this guide to how to decide what resume length is right for you.

25 Reasons Why You’re Not Getting the Job

Now, I know that sounds a bit pessimistic, but stick with me…

This article from CNN and CareerBuilder lists 25 “ways you might be sabotaging your own job search.”  This is a great list of reminders for anyone on the job search.  It covers starting the search, resumes, interviews and more.

Experience…Job Searching 101

Mark your calendars!

On Tuesday, July 22nd, join us at the Central Library for the lastest program in the Experience… Series: Job Searching 101.  Rhonda Treadwell from Bridges will share tips about where to look for a job, what will make your resume stand out and how to prepare and dress for an interview.

Job Searching 101
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
7:00 pm
Memphis Room – 4th Floor of the Central Library

Latino Career Expo

Latino Career Expo

June 28, 2008
10 am – 5 pm
Agricenter International
7777 Walnut Grove

Bring resume and job history.

Want more pay? Get a night job.

Check out this article from Forbes/MSN Money about the benefits of working a night shift.   It also includes the full list of jobs that have better pay at night than during the day.