Social media is ever-present in our culture today and is used by job seekers to find new positions and recruiters to find new candidates. Blog posts, photographs, videos, and participation in forums are always searchable, even if the original source was deleted. Because there is no way to eliminate negative information on the internet, job… Read more »
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Changing Careers? Here are Tips for LinkedIn
It isn’t uncommon for individuals to look at career changes more than once in their adult life. However, it can be difficult to convey your experience to a new employer when they have different expectations about your previous experience. The key is to determine your transferable skills and communicate them effectively. As the premier online… Read more »
Resume Prep. Ask Yourself These Questions
As job seekers we are often told to spend time preparing for an interview, but what about your resume? Have you ever sat down and really assessed yourself and your job search before writing this extremely important document? A resume is your first impression so you have to make it matter. Consider these questions when… Read more »
Signs it is Time to Switch Up Your Strategy
Job searching is as much a skill as the career for which you trained. If you have been unemployed for longer than you expected you may want to re-evaluate your job hunt and make a few changes that can greatly increase your effectiveness. Consider these following signs of trouble and ways you can improve your… Read more »
Time Management can Expand Your Network
It may seem as though time management and networking are on two different ends of your job search spectrum. However, using one method to enhance the other is a great way to expand your reach. Here are some successful ways other career networkers have maximized their time and increased their connections. Be a morning person…. Read more »
Does your Resume Answer These Questions?
There is truly only one question your resume must answer. “Why do I want to hire this person?” Why are you a better fit than the rest of the resumes that the recruiter has received for their job posting? You only have a few seconds for your resume to make an impression. Here are the… Read more »
Create a Powerful Personal Brand
Personal branding is a powerful tool. Imagine some of the most common household names like Apple or Blackberry. When you hear those words you are probably not thinking of your aunt’s famous fruit salad that she brings to every family picnic; you’re thinking of the brands that they represent. You can create an equally powerful… Read more »
Crafting a Cover Letter | Staffing Service Advice
Cover letters are a controversial thing when it comes to the job search. Some recruiters love them. Some recruiters require them. And some recruiters advice against them all together. The ones who love them like to see a quick snapshot of the candidate before even opening the resume attachment. The ones who require them are… Read more »
How Recruiters are Finding You Online: Social Recruiting
Understanding how hiring managers use online social media is the first step in knowing where to go to get your next job. Communication is changing in the 21st century and showing up at the company’s door with your resume is not getting you the job. You may be on LinkedIn and Facebook but recruiters are… Read more »
How to NOT Land That Office Position
No matter what you want to believe, you are never the only candidate a company is considering for an open position. If you go in to interview you need to put your best foot forward and be professional at every step. Only then will you will have a good shot at the jobs. However, there… Read more »