With more companies saying they are ready to ramp up hiring in 2013, there are a few things candidates can do to revamp their job search that will help them get noticed by hiring managers in the new year.

Candidates looking to transition into a specific field or work for a targeted company shouldn't overlook the power of the informational interview in their job search.

While the economy appears to be in recovery mode, there are still millions of qualified job seekers looking for work every day.

Now that the economy is in recovery mode and the unemployment rate is starting to slowly decline, you may be wondering if 2013 will be a good time to make a career move.

While a new study has found that hiring managers expect to see continued job creation in the first half of 2013, it's important that you as a candidate know which industries will be hiring and where most of the openings are expected to be

If you are in the middle of an intensive job search, you may be thinking you need to slow down during the next month as the holiday season gets into full swing.

A recent study has found that a growing number of older job seekers are not only looking to stay in the workforce longer, but are using the internet to find work.

As a job seeker, you know your relevant qualifications are key when trying to find work in any field. However, getting recruiters to see the value in soft skills may be the best way to help a candidate stand out among other applicants.

Even as the job market begins to bounce back from the economic downturn, the competition for certain positions remains fierce.

While you many be spending your time as a job seeker focusing on tailoring your resume to each position you are applying for, you should also concentrate on writing a cover letter that will help you get noticed and land the all-important interview.