Four tips for looking out for a job scam on Craigslist. Many job scams include work from home positions.

In my first five years of working in”the real world”, I held down five different jobs. One of these was part-time and held in conjunction with my day job. However, when friends or co-workers would ask me about job history, it would sometimes seem that I was older than I really was — because of the fact that at the ripe old age of 25, I’d already amassed a whole resume page full of relevant job titles.

It was then that I realized I was what the adults called a “job hopper”. With it’s adverse sound and generally negative connotation, I immediately jumped on defense — backing the countless responsibilities I’d been so lucky to nail down. But the fact was — and still is — that I am indeed a job hopper. And I’ve come to realize that there’s nothing wrong with that.

It’s no big secret that when the job market is down, employers have the upper hand. If you’re one of the many people in New York who’ve been able to hold onto their current jobs, there’s a good chance you’re still feeling the heat of a possible layoff. These are the times when you want to shine the most — show that you’re a team player — let’s be proactive and focus on that synergy, people! Let’s face it: if there ever was a time to be “that guy”, the time is probably now.

So instead of lecturing you on the importance of due diligence, we’re going to recommend you execute a little multitasking: brush up on the technical skills and kiss a little bit of ass. We’ve picked out the five most basic (and crucial) skills to master.

Jumping back into the job pool? Whether it’s your first job after college or a career change, you’ll realize pretty early on that it’s an extremely time consuming process. But don’t get overwhelmed! Diving into what can seem like the abyss of the job pool can really be quite navigable. Here are 6 tips to help you on the job hunt: