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Management Tip of the Day: Network intensely to find a job

noreply@blogger.com (Kerry WMA) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:42:00 +0000

Reuters
BOSTON (Reuters) - Massive, highly deliberate outreach is the only reliable path to victory when it comes to networking as part of a job search and to find new opportunities, says Harvard Business Review. The Management Tip of the Day offers quick, ...
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Social media a key tool for people entering today's job market

noreply@blogger.com (Kerry WMA) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:41:00 +0000

CU Boulder News & Events
With many employers using social media and conducting Google searches as part of their employee screening process, creating a positive and professional online presence can go a long way in helping students land a job out of school, according to Severy.

Tips on Finding Eco-Friendly Work

noreply@blogger.com (Kerry WMA) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:40:00 +0000

AARP News
Also search the words “green” and “nonprofit” in the jobs section of the big online job boards. Network. Join a discussion group for environment and green careers or green business on LinkedIn. Troll green conferences. There's a cornucopia of green ...

How Facebook Can Help You Win the Job-Search War

noreply@blogger.com (Kerry WMA) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:30:00 +0000

U.S. News & World Report (blog)
This is the season of social media, when prevailing winds swoop up and distribute Facebook postings for global scrutiny. Despite the availability of privacy settings—which only sometimes work—job-seekers should put every post through the mom/dad/boss ...

6 Tips to Finding the Right Career Coach

noreply@blogger.com (Kerry WMA) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:29:00 +0000

SecondAct
If you're switching careers, a coach also can help repackage your experience and skills in a way that makes you attractive to recruiters or hiring managers in a different industry. For example, job search and social media coach Miriam Salpeter once ...

How to find a CSR job in a big company

noreply@blogger.com (Kerry WMA) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:28:00 +0000

Forbes
There are plenty of resources online that offer tips on each of these, but it's impossible to overstate how important it is to master the basics during any job search. Companies are bombarded with applications these days and they're looking for reasons ...

You are what you tweet

noreply@blogger.com (Kerry WMA) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:25:00 +0000

Philadelphia Inquirer (blog)
The seed for my dream was planted by Wil Reynolds, the founder of a search engine optimization company in Philadelphia, who said, essentially that he wants applicants to optimize their way into a job. "Screw the resume and show me what you've done," ...

100 Best Companies to Work For

noreply@blogger.com (Kerry WMA) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:23:00 +0000

CNNMoney

And the winners are...
Fat paychecks, sweet perks, fun colleagues, and over 70,000 jobs ready to be filled -- these employers offer dream workplaces.

6 Steps to Polish Your LinkedIn Profile and Land Your Dream Job

noreply@blogger.com (Kerry WMA) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:19:00 +0000

U.S. News & World Report (blog)
To gain an edge over the plethora of job seekers vying for employers' attention, there are key LinkedIn profile tips you can follow to ensure that your experience, skills, and talents are showcased effectively. LinkedIn is a growing online network for ...

Cloud Computing and Big Data Tips for Job Seekers

noreply@blogger.com (Kerry WMA) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:18:00 +0000

San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
Prospective job seekers need to tailor how they present themselves to these hiring managers. BizCloud Computing and Coit Group offer the following career predictions and tips to enable job seekers that are considering applying to open requisitions on ...

5 Exercises to Muscle Up Your Job Search

noreply@blogger.com (Kerry WMA) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:13:00 +0000

U.S. News & World Report (blog)
However, you can feel powerless if you have been thrust into an unplanned job search. It's natural, when propelled into the search unexpectedly, to quickly pull together a resume and cover letter as well as update your online profiles (LinkedIn, ...

4 Tools That Make Job Networking Easier

noreply@blogger.com (Kerry WMA) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:01:00 +0000

MainStreet
Many have probably built up a strong list of professional contacts on LinkedIn, which is why the LinkedIn Job Insider Toolbar is so helpful. As with each of the two previous features, this toolbar makes it easy to find out if you know someone on ...

What To Watch Out For When You're Job Hunting

noreply@blogger.com (Kerry WMA) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:59:00 +0000

CBC.ca
You should never have to pay up front for a company to find you a job. That's a huge red flag. Companies normally pay headhunters to find them employees. 2. If a company is offering their services to help you in your job search, ask for references, ...

Great Tips From Job Expert Beth Grossman

noreply@blogger.com (Kerry WMA) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:57:00 +0000

MyFox Detroit
That's according to Beth Grossman, a job expert from the Angott Search Group in Rochester. She visited the Job Shop Friday, and shared some great resume tips for anyone looking to impress a potential employer. Click on the video player to watch the ...

Digital job hunt: Video resumes, social media help applicants

noreply@blogger.com (Kerry WMA) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:55:00 +0000

Tulsa World
"They are looking on Facebook, Linked In. They are looking on Twitter, etc., to see one, how technical someone is, but also to recruit." To enhance the job search, Part-Time Pros offers job applicants the option of creating a nearly 60-second video ...

9 Ways Students Can Use Social Media to Boost Their Careers

noreply@blogger.com (Kerry WMA) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:20:00 +0000

Mashable
Beyond the ability to connect and converse with people and groups from a professional standpoint, social media can actually help you find that job. Nearly every social networking site posts loads of job opportunities. Less obvious, but perhaps more ...
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Customization: Your Key to Job Search Success!

noreply@blogger.com (Kerry WMA) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:19:00 +0000

Huffington Post (blog)
In "Resume Tips for Your Post 50 Job Search," I addressed the importance of reflecting back the keywords from the posting so that your resume will pass through the screening process. If you don't take the time to customize your resume by highlighting ...
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A primer on building a professional e-network

noreply@blogger.com (Kerry WMA) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:18:00 +0000

Chicago Tribune
And networking remains one of the best ways to land a job. "LinkedIn can be a very useful tool in the job search," said Barry Miller, manager of alumni career programs and services at Pace University. "But it's totally different from Facebook

Job fair success – making the opportunity work for you

noreply@blogger.com (Kerry WMA) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:17:00 +0000

Lahontan Valley News
Many companies are using LinkedIn to research and find candidates. LinkedIn helps companies leverage the networks of their employees as well. Many successful job fair applicants connect with their recruiters on LinkedIn after their initial meeting.

Our XLVI best tips to make your search easier

noreply@blogger.com (Kerry WMA) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:26:00 +0000

Business Insider
Among the thousands of suggestions, thoughts, and practical bits of advice we've given out over the past eight years, these 46 have risen to the top. They're the most useful — and the most used — job search tips we have.

How To Ace A Job Interview On The Phone

noreply@blogger.com (Kerry WMA) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:12:00 +0000

Forbes
Here are some tips: 1. Prepare as though it's an in-person interview. Despite the fact that phone interviews are commonplace nowadays, some applicants fail to treat them as an essential part of the search process. Devote as much time to prepping for a ...

Some Companies Say No to Resumes, Yes to Social Media

noreply@blogger.com (Kerry WMA) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:05:00 +0000

MyFox Phoenix
PHOENIX - Some companies are looking for new employees, but they're not reading over resumes anymore. Instead, employers are using online social media profiles, such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to get a better understanding of who their job ...

Want to Stand Out From the Crowd? 3 Tips on How to Do It.

noreply@blogger.com (Kerry WMA) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:04:00 +0000

Forbes
“So tell me about yourself” can be one of the most intimidating questions in the job search process. The same is true for entrepreneurs when it comes to talking about our businesses. As the face of a company, we need to be ready to confidently deliver ...

Social media could make, break job candidates

noreply@blogger.com (Kerry WMA) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:03:00 +0000

Daily Illini
“This applies during their job search and after they start working for an organization. If it can be Googled, it can be viewed by an employer,” Tidrick said. Employees should also be aware of their companies' rules and policies about social media, ...
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New Career Website Lets Job Seekers Upload Video Resumes

noreply@blogger.com (Kerry WMA) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:59:00 +0000

Mashable
It will always be free for job seekers. The company announced on its blog that GetHired received “$1.75 million in an oversubscribed round of seed funding.” While LinkedIn is a great tool for job seekers–letting you identify who's viewed your profile ...