You need a new job. Whether you are job searching or trying to improve your job skills, Bad Economy Jobs will help you. We are in this recession together and any job searching tips can make the difference in employment. Read about the recession proof jobs, best jobs in a bad economy, online schooling, stimulus jobs and how to advertise your resume.

Moving for a job can be a costly affair and most people do not have the time to shop around. This is where price comparisons of moving companies come into play.

Movebuilder.com has a nice tool to compare movers and can save you time in the process. If you happen to find a price that is below the estimated comparison prices of Movebuilder, submit the price to them and they will work with you in getting the best competitive prices.

Finding a Moving Company Tips

• Make sure to allocate 6 to 8 weeks of time just before the actual moving.
• Get information about the company by asking for reviews and making sure they are licensed.
• Find out if they offer reasonable insurance options for damaged products during the move.

This post is sponsored by MoveBuilder.com

The best way to increase your future earnings is to improve on your education. Surveys have shown there are correlations between those who have a higher salary tend to also have a higher level of education. The problem is many people are restricted in their time, money and convenience, so they fail to pursue an education. Online colleges are the answer to all those three restrictions.

Benefits of Online College Courses

Potentially Lower Costs

Due to the online interactive format, there is no need for expensive overhead like room and board and transportation costs. This helps to reduce your total cost of an education.

Saves You Time

No need to drive to a brick and mortar building to take some courses. With an online college course, you can learn in your pajamas in front of your computer.

Choose Your Study Times

Having children might be an obstacle for someone taking a class at a local college because they will need to find a babysitter. At an online college, you work at your own times and study when you can. All the while, take care of the children and prepare dinner.

Work and School

Time management is a huge problem for anyone with work responsibilities. Since most jobs are 9 to 5 and on the weekday, this eliminates much of the college courses available to you. Online courses offer weekend and night classes after five. A lot of these courses allow you to work at your own pace.

Specialized Degree Programs

Your local college might not offer the course you need and the next college that does offer the class could be miles away. Online colleges offer many specialized degree programs that will prepare you for a new career. Choose from specific degrees like healthcare management and medical billing and coding.

Many job seekers spend hours meticulously checking and re-checking their resume yet often over look the value of creating a flawless cover letter. More often than not, a resume’s cover letter will be the first piece of paper an employer will see as it is typically attached before a resume. A carefully sculpted cover letter is just another integral part of creating a stand out resume that will get noticed by employers of all kinds.

Cover Letter Tips

Below are some tips on helping you create an appropriate cover letter:

1. Some people are convinced a cover letter should be an autobiography but it is important to keep in mind your audience. Most employers have little time to read through hundreds of resumes let alone drawn-out cover letters. Be sure to stick to the facts of your employment history, why you are interested in this particular position, and that you are available to talk as this is the purpose of your cover letter. Avoid including salary requirements or history as those can be deal breakers for an employer. These kinds of information can be saved for the follow up cover letter.
2. Make sure you carefully create your cover letter layout. Remember that less is more! Hiring professionals do not want to feel overwhelmed but rather intrigued when viewing your cover letter. Long paragraphs and a high word count will make your cover letter too time consuming to read and your reader will become disenchanted. Stick to a short and sweet version by only including the MOST important details. Leave any additional comments for the interview.



3. Avoid the generic cover letter jargon and be yourself. Be sure to research the company of which you are applying and include some relevant statistics and facts to show you have done your research. A cover letter with a personal touch will get noticed over a “cut and paste” version. This is your chance to hit your audience with what makes you different from all of the other candidates.