Do I Really Have to Use LinkedIn? Or, You Can Improve Your Job Search With Social Media
Fast Company magazine just ran a piece on how big companies are using social media for recruiting, especially to get the most capable candidates. Take a look at the infographic toward the bottom to see some fascinating statistics about which companies are really using LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook – and the results they get. LinkedIn... ...Continue Reading
Why Your Old Resume May Not Get You An Interview – and How to Fix It
Job Search Basics I just reviewed a resume for Carol, who’s been out of work for 2 years without getting many interviews. She sent out 200 resumes and got 2 interviews. Yet she has more than 20 years of great experience as an Administrative Assistant. When I saw her resume, I knew immediately why Carol... ...Continue Reading
Smile When You Say That: Empowering Yourself in the Job Search
Confidence. It’s such an essential part of a successful job search. Confidence in your abilities. Confidence that you will find the right fit job for you. Confidence that your actions will yield results. Confidence that this job is the right one for you. Confidence that you’ll add value to an employer. Confidence that you can... ...Continue Reading
Job Search Basic: When Opportunity Knocks, Answer the Door!
Opportunity knocked on the doors of two clients this week, and they didn’t realize it. Luckily, they contacted me to ask what they should do. I said “Answer the door!” Situation 1: Joe (not his real name) got an email from a woman who says this: My name is Jane Doe and I work for... ...Continue Reading
Guest Post: What makes teaching one of the most rewarding careers in the world
I know many people who are substitute teachers as a way to make money. Some consider becoming teachers, as a second career. Because of that, I thought my readers might enjoy learning more about what teaching offers you in terms of satisfaction. After all, I am a proponent of loving your work, and so many... ...Continue Reading
How a Long-term Unemployed Job Seeker Can Get Relevant Work Experience
Long-term unemployed people do have a disadvantage when it comes to landing a “right fit” job. This infographic shows that 36% of recruiters think people are disadvantaged in job search when they are unemployed more than 6 months (26 weeks). Meghan Biro reminds us that officially there are 4.8 million people out of work at least... ...Continue Reading
What’s New About Hiring Practices, Really?
Is there anything REALLY new about hiring? Yes, and no. I just read a really interesting article by the CEO of Skillshare global learning community, Michael Karnjanaprakorn, positing that the growth of self-education is eroding the importance of traditional education for people who want to succeed in their careers. He then goes on to extrapolate... ...Continue Reading
How to Personalize Your LinkedIn Profile URL
Did you know you can personalize your LinkedIn profile URL? You can make it simpler, shorter, and closer to your name without all the random numbers and letters that LinkedIn assigns. Here’s why it’s good to personalize your URL : It will be easier for people to find you on LinkedIn and the web. Most... ...Continue Reading
How to Update Your LinkedIn Profile Without Sending Updates to Your Network
“Soandso just updated their profile” appears in my LinkedIn Updates feed. If I know them, I might click to see what’s new. That’s the point of letting your network know you’ve updated your profile. To get people to visit your profile and refamiliarize themselves with your skills, background, face. That’s great if you want people... ...Continue Reading
Why Typos Matter on Resumes and Cover Letters
Like it or not - typos on your resume and/or cover letter will almost certainly get you eliminated from the candidate pool. I know there is at least one person out there who will say “that is the stupidest thing ever – the employer could be missing out on the best person possible.” The thing... ...Continue Reading
How Attitude Can Help – or Hurt – Your Job Search
William James, the American philosopher, said “The greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind.” Martin Seligman, author of Learned Optimism, stresses that we can choose how we think. One of his insights is that “styles of thinking become habits.” All of us know... ...Continue Reading
11 Practical Approaches to Finding Your Right Fit Job
This is the short list of practical approaches to finding the job you want, the one that fits you. And yes, even in this economy, these approaches work. Sometimes faster, sometimes slower. There are so many common-sense things you can do. Get started with these and read more of my blog to find details on... ...Continue Reading
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