See the updated Recruitment link to view the many spring fairs in the local area.

Hi everyone!

Click HERE and you will find the latest version of the Job Search Websites Handout. Because I had not updated this in so long, I took the time to do a comprehensive update this time. Whew! It was a lot of work, but it's worth it. I weeded out dozens of dead links and I have added dozens of new ones. The end result is that the handout has now reached 30 pages!

I never imagined that the JSW handout would become so large; the original format of a document that could be printed out and distributed to people who needed it seemed the most feasible for a 5-10 page handout. However, I recognize that a thirty-page document is a huge burden for organizations to photocopy and distribute. Most of my time this spring will be occupied with teaching the Global Career Development Facilitator classes in Marlboro (for those interested, there is still time to register). But I am going to attempt to dedicate some time this summer to converting the JSW handouts in to a web page with active hyperlinks. Am I a girl who knows how to have fun in her spare time or what? If you want to advocate for keeping it in the document handout form, by all means, drop me a line.

I'm in the process of redesigning my website so that the most often accessed content is easier to reach. In addition, I'm in the process of adding more rich content, including a bulletin board for career development related news, happenings, and job postings. I've also made it easier than ever to sign up to receive updates of my handouts by adding a link to my mailing list on the home page.  And soon I will be rolling out a snazzy new HTML newsletter format. These are all important first steps leading up to the creation of a career development professionals peer support group, which I've been promising my career development colleagues for some time.

Please remind your colleagues that the Job Search Websites handout is no longer distributed via the Detma email network and that anyone wishing to receive this handout directly should sign up for updates via the mailing list form on my website.

And, as always, below are some career development related articles you might find of interest.

Take a Pass With Class

You aced the interview, but you're not ready to accept the offer. Find out how to deftly decline a job without burning bridges. Click HERE for more information.

The Rules Have Changed

Passive job seeking is out, thanks to new federal regulations. Follow these simple steps to make sure you're playing by the latest rules.  Click HERE for more information.

White House Launches ExpectMore.Gov website

The federal government has launched a new website that uses OMB reviews of federal programs to rate the performance of federal government programs [Terri's Note: check out the rating of WIA and other federal workforce development programs]  Click HERE for more information.

Opportunity's Knocking ...

You just have to know which door to answer. Find out which professions are making the most new hires and promising the highest paychecks. Click HERE for more information.

Enjoy!

Uneasy Money

Apparently the good old days were pretty good to young workers. Find out why today's young professionals are having trouble cashing in. Click HERE for more information.