Networking is so important for today’s job search. In fact, 80 percent of today’s jobs are landed through networking. A lot of times, though, we automatically insert the word “social” before networking. We are so used to social networking that…
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Three Secrets to Winning with Social Media Recruiting
As an employer, you might be tempted to jump into social media recruiting headfirst. Perhaps you want to take a summer intern and begin a Twitter feed to attract a new crop of candidates. It is certainly reasonable to want to hit the ground running with social media recruiting (it is the hottest thing inContinue reading “Three Secrets to Winning with Social Media Recruiting”
How to Give Your Resume a Social Media Punch
Does your resume have a social media “punch?” Few people will argue that social media has an impact in our lives—Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest have given us new ways to connect. LinkedIn offers an easy professional network that can be both independent and authentic. The one thing to say about social media: the business worldContinue reading “How to Give Your Resume a Social Media Punch”
Seven great Twitter hiring tips for your job search
First things first—don’t expect to get a job offer only through Twitter; that is not the point of social media. These Twitter hiring tips will get your foot in the door, to the next critical step in the job search—the interview. Twitter is perfect for helping you build a reputation with people who look forContinue reading “Seven great Twitter hiring tips for your job search”
Social Media CAN cost you a job, new survey shows
More Employers Finding Reasons Not to Hire Candidates on Social Media, Finds CareerBuilder Survey CHICAGO, June 27, 2013 (CareerBuilder.com)–While your social media profile can be a great asset in your job search, a new CareerBuilder study shows it can also end up costing you the job. More than two in five (43 percent) hiring managersContinue reading “Social Media CAN cost you a job, new survey shows”
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