Articles
Linked below are all the articles here at TechnicalJobSearch.com, neatly organized
by topic. In cases where articles bridge more than one topic, we've listed them
accordingly so you can find them easier.
Topics
Applying | Guidance | Interviews | Job
Letters | Pay | Resumes | Termination
Applying
Background Check
If you leave your job under less than desirable circumstances, should you be
concerned that your ex-employer will reveal it during an employment background
check?
Job Reference Checks
What are your references saying about you? Here's how to "rehearse" your
references, so they say the right things. Includes sample reference-check questions
that you may download and give to your references, to help them prepare.
Portfolio Power
Job portfolios are not reserved only for creative workers to showcase their work.
It's a powerful interviewing tool for many careers. Seeing is believing!
Preparing to Fill Out a Job Application
Job application forms are often complicated and employers might want you to complete
them on the spot. To help you prepare in advance, get this list of details
that employers typically want you to provide.
Reference Checks
Do employers check references? Does a reference check really matter? Yes and
yes! Be prepared to provide at least four references when you apply for a job.
Here's how.
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Guidance
Apprenticeships
The benefits and other aspects of becoming an apprentice, and where to learn
more about applying for registered apprenticeship training programs in the
USA. Includes a list of the top-25 apprentice occupations.
Career Networking Tips
Eight simple strategies to tap the hidden job market and network your way into
a new job or career advancement. From the Career
Networking Center.
First Job Center
A collection of articles to help you land your first job. The information leans
a little toward liberal arts majors and grads, but it's still useful for all.
Internship Center
A collection of articles to help you find, apply for and make the most of internship
programs.
Working Temp Jobs
If you're a recent graduate, between so-called permanent jobs, exploring a career
change, or an independent or adventurous individual, then perhaps"temping" is
right for you. Discover more about working temp jobs.
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Interviews
Behavioral Interviews
About behavioral interviews. Provides question samples and tips for answering
them, along with comprehensive preparation tips. An example of how a job applicant
might ideally answer a series of behavioral interview questions is provided
too.
Company Research
How and where to research companies in preparation for the common, basic interview
questions, "What do you know about our company?" and "Why do
you want to work for us?"
Fired from a Job
Tips for explaining to potential employers that you were fired from a job, including
what to say on job applications and during interviews.
How to Dress For Job Interviews
How to dress for job interviews in today's corporate environment. Includes interview
dress code tips with photos, for both men and women.
Interview Center
A collection of articles about job interviewing, provided for free by a professional
resume writing service. Includes interview types, salary negotiation and samples
of common interview questions with answers.
Interview Questions
Before heading out to a job interview, it's a good idea to know what types of
questions that interviewers will likely ask you. Includes samples of the basic,
common questions along with suggested ways to answer, which you may download
for personal use.
Interview Tips
Manners count big time for interviews, yet surveys show that job candidates'
manners and other professionalisms are declining. Get tips on how to act professionally
before, during and after interviews. Includes interviewing bloopers.
Questions to Ask in Interviews
Ever draw a blank when an interviewer asked, "Any questions?"
Interviewers expect you to ask questions. Preparing interview questions to ask
shows that you are interested enough in the job to have done your homework. Includes
samples you may download.
Writing Thank-You Letters
Don't underestimate the power of a post-interview thank you letter. It might
be the deciding factor in your favor, especially when there are other candidates
with your qualifications applying for the same job. Includes samples that you
may download and edit for personal use.
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Job Letters
Letter of Recommendation
From whom to request a letter of recommendation and why. Provides formatted samples
that you may download to give to your references as examples (a good idea)
or edit to recommend employees. Called a recommendation letter for short.
Providing Your Salary History
Find out if you must provide your salary history when a potential employer requests
it. Includes sample salary histories and salary requirement letters that you
may download for free; some help you try to tactfully sidestep an employer's
request if you wish.
Reference Letter
The advantages of asking for a reference letter, whom to ask and how it differs
from a recommendation letter. Provides a reference letter sample that you may
download and give to your references as an example or use as an example to
recommend someone.
Resume and Letter Center
A collection of articles about writing resumes, curricula vitae (CVs) and cover,
thank-you and follow-up letters. Provided for free by a professional resume
writing service. Includes professionally-written samples.
Writing a Letter of Resignation
How to write a resignation letter. Provides tips about what to say and what not
to say, and explains why. Also provides formatted resignation letter samples
that you may download for free, along with simple resignation letter examples
that demonstrate how to properly format business letters.
Writing Cover Letters
Answers the question, "Should I include a cover letter with my resume?" Lists
three fatal mistakes along with writing tips to avoid them, and provides professionally-written
samples and examples.
Writing Thank-You Letters
Don't underestimate the power of a post-interview thank you letter. It might
be the deciding factor in your favor, especially when there are other candidates
with your qualifications applying for the same job. Includes samples that you
may download and edit for personal use.
Topics
Pay
Am I Entitled to Severance Pay?
Discover whether or not you are entitled to receive severance pay from your employer
soon after your employment ends.
Providing Your Salary History
Find out if you must provide your salary history when a potential employer requests
it. Includes sample salary histories and salary requirement letters that you
may download for free; some help you try to tactfully sidestep an employer's
request if you wish.
Unemployment Benefits
About eligibility and pay, and where to apply to receive unemployment pay and
other benefits after losing your job or suffering a reduction in work hours.
Topics
Resumes
Curriculum Vitae
Briefly explains the differences between a resume and curriculum vitae (CV),
which some U.S. and overseas jobs require instead of a resume. Includes tips
for writing a CV and provides samples.
How to Avoid Writing I and My
in Your Resume
Simple ways to avoid redundantly repeating the personal pronouns I and my when
writing your resume.
Resume and Letter Center
A collection of articles about writing resumes, curricula vitae (CVs) and various
job-related letters, free from a professional resume writing service. Includes
lots of professionally-written samples.
Resume Page Rules
Find out if you must format your resume fit on one page or if you must stick
to one page for every ten years of experience.
Should You Lie on Your Resume?
If others are doing it, then why shouldn't you?
Topics
Termination
Am I Entitled to Severance Pay?
Discover whether or not you are entitled to receive severance pay from your employer
soon after your employment ends.
Fired from a Job
Tips for explaining to potential employers that you were fired from a job, including
what to say on job applications and during interviews.
Preparing to Leave Your Job
How and why to plan ahead to resign and be prepared in case you get laid off
or fired from your job.
Resignation Do's and Don'ts (How to Resign
Your Job with Class)
How to quit your job without burning a bridge. Provides resignation letter samples
that you may download for free and modify for personal use.
Unemployment Benefits
About eligibility and pay, and where to apply to receive unemployment pay and
other benefits after losing your job or suffering a reduction in work hours.
Writing a Letter of Resignation
How to write a resignation letter. Provides tips about what to say and what not
to say, and explains why. Also provides formatted resignation letter samples
that you may download for free, along with simple resignation letter examples
that demonstrate how to properly format business letters.
Wrongful Termination
Discover what constitutes wrongful termination in the legal sense. Provides a
link to general examples of wrongful termination under relevant laws.
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