In the best of times responding to a job listing can feel like sending your resume out to sea in a bottle. But at least you received a call or an email acknowledgement. Now, with the volume of applicants higher than ever, you're more likely to hear nothing. If there is a resounding silence from your queries, keep looking and networking. But you can also do some sleuthing to give you a better chance of standing out next time. Recruiters and career experts agree that, if you didn't get an interview or phone call -- or even a thank-you email -- it may be due to at least one of six reasons. 1. They're just not that into
20 Lazy Ways to Save MoneyWhile the media can't decide if the recession is nearing its end or not, we do know that there hasn't been a tremendous surge in wages, job creation or the stock market. Consequently, most of us are staying pretty conservative on our spending. Here are a few relatively simple ways to keep an eye on your pennies while you're waiting for that brighter economic future to arrive.1. Schedule automatic payments. Have (at least) your fixed monthly bills paid automatically to avoid missing a payment and having to fork over extra money for late fees and/or interest. You can set up auto pay features through your bank's online bill paying service or by arranging
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This week's easy and delicious recipe picks from Shine...
MONDAY
Old-Fashioned Spaghetti and Meatballs
To stretch the ground beef, we use high-fiber bulgur and whole-wheat breadcrumbs in the meatballs, which are baked rather than fried.
Tuesday
Roast Pork Tenderloin With Apples and Cider Sauce
Wednesday
Smothered Chicken
Thursday
Beef Tenderloin in Herbed Salt Crust
Friday
Vegetarian Reubens With Russian Dressing
Saturday
Real Deal Chili
Sunday
Shrimp Saute With Orzo
