If you have joined the ranks of the unemployed or at-risk workers, it’s very likely you are feeling anxiety, stress, or even burnout, the very things you cannot afford to cope with when you need to present yourself to employers in a positive light. 
There isn’t a magic bullet when it comes to handling the stress [...]

Many things in life are stressful and I’d have to say that being unemployed is high on the list of stressful events one can experience in their lifetime.  It’s increasingly common in the current economy and it can affect anyone.  No one is safe today or exempt.  If you think you are indispensable, you aren’t.  [...]

Years ago, a company’s ability to check references was mostly limited to two things: access to the telephone and enough time to make the calls.  Most references involved calling personal and business contacts a candidate had provided to the potential employer.  Those days have changed.   

The Boy Scout creed has it right.  Be prepared.  In today’s world, it’s essential.  At my age, I am a throwback.  I’ve been a recruiter for more than 30 years.  People of my generation often went to work for a company, stayed, and never made a job or career change.  They simply enjoyed their job, [...]