ApplyMate Keeps Track of Your Job Applications and Reminds You of Interviews and Follow-Up Calls. When you’re looking for work, you can apply to dozens, if not hundreds, of jobs every day. ApplyMate is a new web service that can keep track of your applications, the company’s contact information, your application status, and alter you ahead of an interview or when it’s time to send a follow-up note. The service is free, and entering the [...]

Temporary workers used to have an easier time transitioning to full-time, but with the tougher economy these positions really are more likely to be temporary. The Wall Street Journal offers strategies for improving your chances of getting hired full-time or your contract renewed. Basically, do whatever you can to increase your visibility and create a positive impression in the office, whether it’s through small gestures like replacing the office coffee with a gourmet blend or [...]