Social media is an important part of conducting of your job search. Many companies are using it to find candidates for their job openings. Check out the statistics from this infographic on the left via Staff.com You cannot simply setup profiles on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. You must actively participate on these platforms and be [...]
You may be ready to move out of your current job and into something bigger and better. So you must begin the daunting task of searching for that new job. After some time of searching, you may not have found any leads or there is complete silence after submitting many cover letters and resumes. Is [...]
Instagram is very visually oriented. It can be used to show your creative side as well as your unique personality. It can also be used to learn more about the company you want to work for and its culture. It is estimated that by next year there will be 100 million accounts on Instagram. This [...]
When taking on the task of searching for job, you want every tool you can have in your toolkit. So here are some tips and tricks to use in your job search: Recruiters use Twitter heavily. They tweet about jobs they are recruiting for. So use this social network to find jobs listings. To do [...]
With so many people on Facebook these days, it has become a valuable source for employers to view their job candidates online. This is why it is so important for candidates to keep their profiles clean of any inappropriate photos, posts or connections. With that being said, it is a great place to conduct your [...]
I know you may be thinking that hashtags have no place in your job search, but they can actually help you. As an example, when you put hashtags in LinkedIn, they can be searched. Hashtags can also be searched on Twitter. You can use hashtags such as #jobsearch or use one that is a position [...]
Many managers look at your online presence when receiving your resume and cover letter. They review your social media profiles to see what pictures you have posted and what you have written. So think twice before posting something. Is it something that you would want a prospective employer to see? If you have already posted [...]
It’s important to think of your LinkedIn profile as an online resume. So here are some tips to prepare your profile for your job search. Name: Do not use nicknames or anything of the sort. Use your first and last name so that you can demonstrate professionalism. Using a nickname will make a recruiter or [...]
You’ve heard it before. Social media is the place to get your name recognized. If you are trying to network, looking for a job, or want to keep in touch with people you know than you should be on LinkedIn. Here are seven reasons why you should be on LinkedIn. That’s where the people are [...]
It is becoming a common practice among companies to use social media as a method of viewing potential leadership qualities and assessing industry knowledge. Recruiters do not just look at LinkedIn or Google for information; they are viewing Twitter accounts as a way to check out candidates for job openings. What your online presence says [...]
