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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Employee experience can seriously impact your bottom line. The Employer Brand Index gives you insight into what talent really thinks about your company.
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…
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…
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 –…
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 –…
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…
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…
It is easy to have a casual attitude towards interviews, particularly if you have attended many in the past. However, you may find this isn’t working anymore. Why? The jobs market has changed drastically since the recession forcing recruitment to take a new form. Of course, CVs are still the backbone of any job application,…
4 Ways to Prevent Personal Brand Injury
Have you experienced personal brand injury? When you decide to embark on the personal branding process you are so energized to do as much as you can to be your brand. The process is motivating as you start to see the fruits of your labor and the results of your hard work. However, along the way you may suffer…