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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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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There’s a lot of talk about the electronic resume screening systems.
Some people feel they are unfair because it allows the employer to disregard experienced candidates based on specific factors that may not really determine their ability to do the job. It is viewed by some as a way to narrow the applicant pool when …
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Teens and tweens don’t have traditional resume information. Some college students still lack traditional employment history too. It’s the old story “you have to start somewhere”. That means it’s up to you to convince an employer to give you that opportunity. The first challenge is to create a meaningful resume without being so nontraditional that it means nothing to a potential employer.
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Older workers, who are going back to work, may not know that many interview questions that used to be routine are now illegal. However, this also applies to job applicants of any age. Don’t volunteer information about family, age, or health.
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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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Do you know what I mean when I say you need a master resume? I mean you need one solid document that spells out every detail of your career life from day one.
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