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6 Common Job Hunting Mistakes to Avoid

Job hunting and resume writing offer many pitfalls to the unwary. Knowing which mistakes to avoid increases your chance of impressing an employer with your credentials and securing that all-important job interview. Here are six common job-hunting mistakes you need to avoid: 1. Lack of a Cover Letter It’s unclear what the source of this statistic is,…

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How to Use the Holiday Season to Network for Jobs

December can be one of the best times to network and look for your next opportunity for several reasons: Less people are looking for their next opportunity because they assume it’s not a good time to do so. People tend to be in a better frame of mind. There are many social gatherings that can…

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What Online Communities are Best for Your Job Search?

Networking is a major part of job search success. And with all of the online tools available today, there’s really no excuse for failing to connect with people who could help you. The real question is what online communities are the most beneficial for job seekers? If you’re hoping to land a new job, you may want…

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Should Recruiters Use Klout?

A little while ago, there was a lot of chatter in the blogosphere when the CEO of Klout, a social media analytical tool which attempts to measure ‘influence’, tweeted a Salesforce job post that required a Klout score of 35 or above. This kicked off a debate about whether a Klout score is a useful…

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College Seniors: 10 Tips to Enter the Job Market

It’s never too soon for college seniors to start thinking about the 2013 job market. Most college seniors are extremely fluent in social media, but probably mainly on Facebook. LinkedIn should be considered the place where a college senior can truly differentiate himself or herself. In addition to looking for a paying job, the goal…

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Cover Letters: Do Recruiters Actually Read Them?

A cover letter is an opportunity to connect with the hiring manager. It is your opportunity to make them want to meet you over the many other CVs they have in their inbox. Some say that employers don’t value them, but people must remember that the hiring manager is not just an email address –…

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How to Get More Retweets on Twitter [VIDEO]

In this video, I give you 5 simple steps to get more retweets on Twitter – they aren’t guaranteed, but may help boost your reach! All stats come courtesy of Quicksprout: Ask for a Retweet – have a job you need to reach a wide audience? Ask people to retweet the tweet! Tweet Links –…

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How to Create the Ideal Social Media Resume

It’s no secret that your tweets and Facebook profile can come back to haunt you during your job hunt. Whatever you type on the internet should be considered as carefully as the words that come out of your mouth. One poorly considered remark can literally cost you your job, and maybe your career — just…

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Optimizing Your Pinterest Page for Recruiting

Pinterest is the 3rd most popular social network (after Facebook and Twitter), and this infographic from Epreneur shows you 10 ways to optimize your page. Takeaways: Use a well-lit personal photo, and make sure to fill out the ‘About’ section (using your best SEO keywords) – plus add your location as local search will become…