4 Easy Ways to Stay Prepared for a Job Search

When you have a job you love, the last thing you want to think about is job hunting. After all, if you’re already doing something you enjoy, your time’s probably better spent figuring out how to get a raise or a promotion within the scope of that position — not finding something new, right?

Well, sure, those are great goals. But you never know what’s down the road: Maybe you’ll eventually outgrow your current position, decide to leave for a larger (or smaller) company, get a new boss you don’t exactly love or want to move into a completely different industry. The problem is, if you haven’t given any thought to applying to jobs since your last go-round, you and your outdated resume will be at a disadvantage. Read more...