Resumania: Customize resume to match the job

Monday, April 27, 2009 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
By Max Messmer
Many people are under the impression that finding a job is strictly a numbers game. They fire off the same version of their resume to countless companies, regardless of whether the open positions are a suitable fit.
You’re far better off customizing your resume to each opportunity. You don’t [...]

Office Coach: Organize an effective job search

Monday, April 06, 2009 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
By Marie G. McIntyre
Question: I work for a bank that was recently acquired by a larger bank. Management has told us that there will be layoffs in a few months, but we don’t yet know who will be affected. Should I wait and see what happens or start looking for [...]

Career centers busy as grads enter tough job market

Sunday, April 26, 2009
By Bill Schackner, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Forget the cap and gown.
With her graduation approaching, Carlow University senior Lindsey Gyke was picking up something just as important to her future as she sat somewhat nervously beside a laptop in a room used by the school’s career center. Smiling one moment and wincing the next, she [...]

WorkZone: Don’t let your job loss hinder your job search

Monday, February 09, 2009
By Ann Belser, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Losing your job can be like losing someone you love.
There are stages of grieving, which is why Lita Epstein, the author of "Surviving a Layoff: A Week-By-Week Guide to Getting Your Life Back Together" said if you lose your job, you shouldn’t start job hunting right away. Not [...]

Patrons flock to libraries as the economy struggles

Thursday, February 19, 2009
By Mary Niederberger, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
The downward spiral of the economy is creating at least one upward trend: a dramatic increase in the use of public libraries.
Library directors here and all over say they are seeing large increases in the number of people using library computers to create resumes, search for jobs and [...]

LinkedIn Group-Pittsburgh IT Professionals

Join Pittsburgh IT Professionals LinkedIn Group HERE
Pittsburgh’s IT Professionals Networking Group. Software Engineers, Hardware Engineers, Help Desk, Programmers, Data Base Administrators, IT Project Managers, IT Managers, Network Administrators, Developers, all IT Professionals are welcome. Start Networking in Pittsburgh!

LinkedIn Group – Connecting Pittsburgh Job Seekers with Employers and Recruiters

You can join this LinkedIn Group HERE
 
Post your resume highlights, list your job openings, and start making connections. Start networking in Pittsburgh

This LinkedIn Group is a great way to Network and Connect with Job Seekers, Employers and Recruiters in the Pittsburgh area.  Currently there are 135 members and about 5 jobs posted under the “Jobs” [...]

Introduction to LinkedIn

What is LinkedIn?
LinkedIn is a professional social networking tool primarily made up of Business people.  It’s different from Facebook and Myspace which are primarily social networking tools.  LinkedIn is utilized by Job Seekers, Hiring Managers, Recruiters, and Employees in a variety of ways.
How is LinkedIn Used?
As a Recruiter, I use LinkedIn to search for candidates [...]

Why is it so hard to get your foot in the door in Pittsburgh?

This question was posted on the LinkedIn Group – Connecting Pittsburgh Job Seekers with Employers and Recruiters
 
I have great references and experience and I just can’t seem to get noticed when I’m applying for jobs. Any secrets?

Network Now! – Business Networking & Social Event

This event was posted on the LinkedIn Group-Connecting Pittsburgh Job Seekers with Employers and Recruiters
Pittsburgh event to be held Wednesday May 27th, 2009 from12pm-6pm at the Syria Shrine located in Cheswick PA (just 10 minutes NE of Downtown Pittsburgh). 
This elegant  facility is 11,000 sq feet with plenty of space for our exhibitors and attendees. [...]