Job hunting – Page 2 – My Thoughts Exactly

What Everybody Ought to Know About Social Media Recruitment

Social media recruitment does not have to be difficult, after you learn the things you ought to know. Start with three key players in social media recruitment: LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. With billions of users, the “big hitters” of social media recruitment, LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook, have become a natural draw both recruiters and candidates. JobContinue reading “What Everybody Ought to Know About Social Media Recruitment”

Background Checks, LIARs and Guns on the Job

As the debate over gun control rages, some observers believe letting employees carry guns to work is the answer. Any employer considering guns at work should have a good background check policy in place first. In the aftermath of several high-profile workplace shootings, some observers think the answer is arming employees, or allowing workers to bringContinue reading “Background Checks, LIARs and Guns on the Job”

Infographic Resumes: Here to Stay, Or Just a Passing Fad?

The most difficult part of a modern job search is determining if the latest technology is a definite movement or only a passing fad. One example is infographic resumes. Everyone agrees that finding a job can be a job in itself, especially for employers who have to sift through thousands of identical resumes. So it might be reasonable toContinue reading “Infographic Resumes: Here to Stay, Or Just a Passing Fad?”

Eight Reasons Why Your Resume is Getting Dumped!

In today’s economic climate, the competition is difficult, but your resume should never be. The resume is the most effective tool to kick-start your job search. Applying for a new job, the best way to get your foot in the door is your resume. It is not difficult to write a powerful resume, but it doesContinue reading “Eight Reasons Why Your Resume is Getting Dumped!”

Smart Interview Answers: “Why You Left Your Last Job?”

For job seekers, the interview is an indication of how well you carry yourself. Preparation is essential, to anticipate some of what will be asked in the interview by an employer or hiring manager. One fastest ways to wreck an otherwise smooth-running interview is being unnecessarily hung up on a simple question. This is notContinue reading “Smart Interview Answers: “Why You Left Your Last Job?””