When the economy is struggling, jobs become even more scarce. Mass mailing will waste your time, but you need to be ready at any second to sell yourself. Learn what works and what doesn't.

Are you a first time job seeker? Ever wondered what employers look for from an applicant? Don’t let your overall appearance on anything from your clothes to your social networking get in the way of getting employed!

Long periods of unemployment can actually do a lot of damage to a job seeker's self-esteem. Though there is nothing that can take the place of "you're hired," you still need to work on your self-confidence when looking for a job. The best way? Not to take the job search personally.

Have you held a lot of jobs in a short period of time? Now when it comes time to look for a new job, you’re not sure how to explain hopping from job to job. The worst thing you can do is to try to trick employers. Here are statements to offer when you get stuck.

You applied and interviewed for the job weeks ago. The hiring manager said they would call in a week. Why haven’t you heard anything yet? What’s taking so long? Before you become a stalker, find out what happens behind the scenes of a job offer.

Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, no matter how “old school” you are, in order to be successful your job search will require the use of online social networking. Learn how to use Facebook as a job search tool.

You aced the interviews and finally snagged that sought after job. What happens when they offer you a salary that is less then you expected? Should you accept the offer or continue looking? Before you make the decision to pass, perhaps you should consider accepting a lower paying job offer.

Your performance has been below standards – or worse, you violated a company policy resulting in immediate termination. How you handle the situation will have a huge impact on future interviews.

Have you been looking for a job for a long time? Is self-employment starting to look like the perfect solution? Before you make the leap, learn the pros and cons of starting your own business.

Have you ever spotted a job that you wanted to apply for right away? Have you ever spent the night before an interview frantically searching for information? Having all of your documentation right at your fingertips will help the process by easing the stress.