In today’s job market, social media is an integral part of your resume. It’s not a matter of whether you like it or not, whether you are in a tech profession or not, or whether you “have time” to keep up with it. It’s the new reality.
The attached article and information offers great pointers …
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I just read a great article about a simple way to make test how visible you are when recruiters or employers do a LinkedIn search. While the website is very busy and I don’t find it attractive, there’s a lot of good info there.
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In this market, you have to recognize that it’s not the employer’s problem that you live out-of-state. The company is likely to have plenty of good candidates. That said, it’s incumbent on the applicant to be available, flexible, and willing to make it work.
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Don’t be surprised by a change in your job status. It’s smart in this economy to watch the market all the time, even if you feel safe.
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Just a short post to share with employers and job seekers some things to think about during those first ninety days. Read the entire article at the link below.
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According to a recent article, Career Builder and Monster offer features that give feedback to job applicants who use their online services to apply for jobs. This offers you the opportunity to see how you compare to other applicants that use those services.
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If you are there, while someone else is out of town, you may end up on the short list in a hurry. While this is the season to be jolly, but there are some things that you should not do.
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