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 [...]
Searching for a job can be challenging at times, especially when you feel like it is going nowhere fast. You may have certain jobs in mind that you want, but you go through the whole process of tailoring your resume and cover letter and nothing happens. Don’t lose hope. If you persevere, you will find [...]
Although there is no perfect time to start a job search, there is no time like the present to start. If you are actively seeking a job, then you should start your job search now. Don’t wait on starting. Just make sure you have a powerful resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile to get you [...]
It can be shocking and devastating when you get fired. Don’t lose hope or confidence! You are valuable and another employer is looking for someone just like you. You want to start looking right away, no matter how discouraged you might feel. Having an organized plan in place will help ensure you find the right [...]
I know you may be thinking that keywords are just for optimizing a website. But I am here to tell you that they can be a valuable resource for job searching. They can be an effective way to refine your job search and find more targeted leads. They should be included both in your online [...]
Whether you are looking for a change or are in an industry that is not doing well, moving to a new industry can be just what you need. This can give your career just the boost it needs and make your career flourish even more. Your cover letter and resume should demonstrate the skills that [...]
Job fairs can be intimidating. But if you are well prepared for what to do then it will go smoothly. Here are some tips of what you should and shouldn’t do when you’re networking at a job fair. Do’s: Research the companies you know will be at the job fair. They usually provide a list [...]
At some point in most people’s careers, they will have to interact with a recruiter. One of the most important issues when working with recruiters is communication. Keeping the recruiter informed about where you are in your job search process, i.e. other interviews you have, and other companies you are applying to, will help the [...]
Did you know that recruiters spend an average of 6 seconds on the initial “look” at a resume? It used to be 10 seconds! We’ve seen dramatic changes in the last few years with the time constraints imposed upon us, forcing people to create new ways to do things. Faster ways of doing things isn’t [...]
Since LinkedIn launched in 2003, it has evolved into the premier social network platform for professionals. A few stats: More than 300 million users worldwide 41% of people now report 500+ connections 50+% of users are spending more than two hours a week on LinkedIn Are you a pro at using LinkedIn or just barely [...]
