Susan Ricker is a writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com and its job blog, The Work Buzz. She researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues. Susan studied English at Saint Joseph’s University before returning to Illinois with a fascination of Internet cat videos and writing. Job searching doesn’t have to be stressful with insider tips and help from The Work Buzz. But seriously, more cat video analysis during interviews. 
Jerry Seinfeld once quipped, “According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you’re better off in the casket than doing the eulogy.”
For some, though, any alternative sounds better than public speaking. Continue reading
Job seekers, here is our weekly list of 10 companies that are hiring now. Click on the links below to learn more about the opportunities available at each company.
1. Advanced Group
Industry: Human resources, accounting/finance, health care, administrative/clerical
Sample job titles: Accountant, sales assistant, medical biller, RN case manager, medical coder
Location: Chicago, Ill. Continue reading
There’s a new trend in job searching, and you may have already tried it: More than 9 million workers search for jobs via mobile devices today, according to comScore.* The ease of tablet devices and smart phones allows job seekers to search for jobs on their own time and terms, and sites are taking notice. Continue reading
Job seekers, here is our weekly list of 10 companies that are hiring now. Click on the links below to learn more about the opportunities available at each company.
1. eHealthInsurance Services, Inc.
Industry: e-Commerce, insurance, technology
Sample job titles: Sales, information technology, finance
Location: Mountain View, CA; Gold River, CA; San Francisco, CA; Maynard, MA; Salt Lake City, UT
Networking online can be easy: All through a screen, you can find potential contacts and express an interest in establishing a professional relationship. However, networking in person can be a little more challenging, especially for new grads who may not have experience pitching their skills or asking for help in their career. Continue reading
Editor’s note: This is the first installment in a three-part series about temporary work. We’ll be exploring its benefits, how it can factor into your long-term career goals, and what it’s like to be a temporary worker.
Temporary workers, also called independent contractors or free agents, are self-employed and are hired by businesses or people to provide an end-result of work. Continue reading
