Interesting article in the New York Times discussing the life changes that people have had to make in order to keep working.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/01/business/economy/01hires.html?_r=1&nl=afternoonupdate&emc=aua2 

 

 

Great website and blog for veterans:

http://www.callofdutyendowment.org/

Check out some of the blog articles and various resources that are offered thru this helpful site.

 

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Interviewing.

What to say, how to say it, when to say it, what NOT to say…arrrggggh, these are some of things that fly through your brain when you get that all important interview.  

The library has several books and dvd’s that will help guide you through this process.  The basic summary of most of these resources, point out that you should look clean, act respectful, prepare and try to be yourself.  

To help you prepare, we have all kinds of print and online materials that you can use to learn about the company that you will be interviewing with.  Most interviewers are impressed with the fact that you are taking the opportunity seriously and bothered to take the time to learn something about the organization. 

You can also check out books that have sample interview questions.  Sometimes just practicing answering some of the queries outloud is great preparation for the real thing.  It’s not that you are faking anything, but you can learn how to promote yourself in a comfortable confident way.

Check out the “books” section of the joblog and also some of the posted articles links below:

http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-2373-Interviewing-Interviewees-Say-The-Darndest-Things/?SiteId=cbmsnhp42373&sc_extcmp=JS_2373_home1&GT1=23000

http://career-advice.monster.com/job-interview/interview-preparation/Practice-Makes-Perfect/article.aspx

http://www.bls.gov/oco/oco20045.htm

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Job searching can be stressful…..try reading some of the following articles:

http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2010/08/31/how-to-beat-the-negative-thoughts-killing-your-job-search

http://www.worktree.com/newsletter/tips-to-minimize-job-hunting-stress.html

http://www.quintcareers.com/job-hunting_myths.html

In addition to reading these helpful articles, also keep in mind that author, Laura George (Excuse Me, Your Job is Waiting) will be speaking at the Main Library on Oct. 19th at 6:30pm.