“So, tell me about yourself…” Whether at a networking event or in an interview, we’ve all been asked this question. At first, it’s not daunting. You know you better than anyone, right? You might think: “There’s no way I can mess this up! Ask me something tough, like what’s my favorite food. After all, I like pizza AND crab rangoon so much. How could I decide?” » Read More

At 11:30 p.m., I turned on my computer and received a message from Lord Voldemort: “Who’s better looking…me or Harry?” Later, I got one about a job opening at a top consulting firm in Chicago. In the morning, I had a message from Barack Obama. This isn’t a dream. It’s the reality for millions of users on one of the world’s largest social networks. Welcome to Twitter! » Read More

Refill those canteens and grab your sunscreen, jobfari tourists! Our epic Internet journey concludes at the networking hotspot LinkedIn. » Read More

We survived the first leg of our journey, and I must say, I’m impressed by your fortitude. However, there’s still a ways to go, especially as we venture into the dense thicket of job requisition aggregators. » Read More

With thousands of online job boards, job requisition search engines and social media platforms, the Internet seems like a wild jungle to the average job hunter. » Read More

If you’re one of the millions looking for work in this tough market, things aren’t so easy. How do you separate yourself from other job hunters? As an internet agency marketing consultant at COUNTRY Financial, I work with people trying to find jobs everyday. So, maybe I can help.

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“Some people have various hobbies.  Going to Jason Aldean concerts is mine,” Leslie Russell told me.  She’s headed to her 15^th Aldean concert this weekend in Bloomington, Ill (where our Home Offices are located!).  Since Jason is part of our Road Trips and Guitar Picks concert series, I discovered Leslie when she commented on our Facebook page.  And she has quite a story to tell!

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Envision yourself walking into an enormous, bustling ballroom chuck-full of neckties, briefcases, business cards and resumes.  Your heart begins to beat so hard you fear the fate of your ribs.  Your head spins like you just got off the Tilt-a-Whirl at the local fair.   » Read More

One of the most important components to financial security is having a great job. In my line of work, I deal with people all the time who want to start their career with us. So I always have friends ask me, “Kristi, how do I get the career fair people to notice me? How do I separate myself from the pack?” The first thing out of my mouth is this — Dress for the part. » Read More