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Real or fake job listing – that is the question….

Competition in the careers industry is fierce on all sides – from the job seeker’s perspective and from the hiring manager’s standpoint. So what’s a company to do when they hear that their competitor is hiring for positions they may need to fill in the near future? Some may create a job opening that doesn’t [...]

By | November 12th, 2013|Blog, Job Search|Comments Off on Real or fake job listing – that is the question….

12 Important Tips for Your LinkedIn Profile Photo

Your profile photo on LinkedIn is very important. Did you know that profiles with pictures attract 50-70% more inquiries than profiles without pictures? Some recruiters won’t even look at a person’s LinkedIn profile if they don’t have a picture. And posting a picture of you taken at a wedding with a weird look on your [...]

By | November 8th, 2013|Blog, Job Search, Social Media|Comments Off on 12 Important Tips for Your LinkedIn Profile Photo

11 LinkedIn Mistakes Job Seekers Make

LinkedIn has been the topic of many of my blogs, especially the past several weeks. Since it is such an important job search tool today, there is a lot of information that job seekers need to know in order to use it most effectively in their job search. Don’t Dismiss LinkedIn as Something Only for [...]

By | November 6th, 2013|Blog, Job Search, Networking, Social Media|Comments Off on 11 LinkedIn Mistakes Job Seekers Make

4 Things a Job Seeker Must Do On LinkedIn

To get the most out of your LinkedIn profile, make sure you do these four things: 1.  Complete Your Profile. Your profile is the “front door” to your LinkedIn account. First impressions matter — so make sure you’ve made your profile as complete as possible. As an added benefit, your LinkedIn profile generally ranks high [...]

By | November 4th, 2013|Blog, Job Search, Social Media|Comments Off on 4 Things a Job Seeker Must Do On LinkedIn

7 Reasons Why You Should Be on LinkedIn

What? You’re not on LinkedIn yet? What are you waiting for? These seven reasons outline why you should be on the social networking site. Because That’s Where The People Are. LinkedIn is the number one social network for professionals — and, arguably, the most important website for job seekers — with more than 240+ million [...]

By | October 31st, 2013|Blog, Job Search, Social Media|Comments Off on 7 Reasons Why You Should Be on LinkedIn

Avoid Making These 7 Common Job Search Mistakes

Okay, so we’re human, we make mistakes – but when we make mistakes during the job search process, sometimes that can be fatal and dash any hopes of getting a job offer. Here are 7 common blunders that job seekers make. 1. Not trying hard enough. You may have heard that looking for a new [...]

By | October 2nd, 2013|Blog, Job Search|Comments Off on Avoid Making These 7 Common Job Search Mistakes

5 Red Flag Alerts: Pay Attention Job Seekers

In all my years as a resume writer I’ve never heard a job seeker tell me they wished the job search process took longer. What I do hear from my clients is that everyone wants that new job now, today. It doesn’t matter if they are unemployed or seeking a new position while still working, [...]

By | September 25th, 2013|Blog, Job Search|Comments Off on 5 Red Flag Alerts: Pay Attention Job Seekers

7 Things to Expect During Your Job Search

A job seeker’s mindset during job search is key. Setting realistic expectations may make the process easier. What you may encounter when conducting a job search: It may take longer than you think. If your company is downsizing or you are considering changing jobs,start your job search as soon as possible. Applying online. Most companies [...]

By | September 18th, 2013|Blog, Job Search|Comments Off on 7 Things to Expect During Your Job Search

4 Key Interview Prep Tips

Do you ever really feel prepared for an interview? Thoughts are racing through your head - you are thinking about making a good impression, wearing the appropriate attire, yes, even checking that you don’t have lettuce stuck between your teeth. Wouldn’t you like to go into an interview filled with confidence? Here are a few [...]

By | September 11th, 2013|Blog, Interviewing|Comments Off on 4 Key Interview Prep Tips

3 Major Reasons Why Job Search Strategy is Important

Job seekers need a foundation for their job search. Think about other areas of your life that have structure and require documentation. To get a driver’s license you must first take classes or learn to drive, and then take a test to receive a driving permit and ultimately a driver’s license. Similarly, if you are [...]

By | September 4th, 2013|Blog, Job Search|Comments Off on 3 Major Reasons Why Job Search Strategy is Important