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Social Media: An Executive Decision

Hey, look at Greg (fake name). He is having a meltdown in front of his fancywork peeps. I hear him saying, “ F#@K, S$#T, I can’t do this.” Graphite hits the ground. Poor guy turns a fun game of tennis into an ego match with his executive buddies. Greg is a good athlete. MBA from…

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How Social Media Can Power Your Job Search

Job seekers find a reliable resource in the Internet. This socially enriched space makes it possible to connect with people far and wide and to unearth viable job leads when looking for work. A survey conducted by Jobvite revealed that 92 percent of U.S. companies are using social media networks to recruit talent, up from 78 percent…

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Top 10 LinkedIn Tips for Professionals

I was recently interviewed about LinkedIn in a publication called DerivSource – a site for professionals active in derivatives processing, technology and related services. Basically folks working in derivatives banking in places like the City of London and  Wall Street. As DerivSource sits behind a paywall, I’ve republished the article by Julia Schieffer below. Here’s a…

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6 Tips to Keep Your Personal Brand Present

Is your personal brand present? Are people able to find you? When your brand is called are you there? You are being Googled all of the time. Whether it is a potential employer, a new client, or even a random person you met at an event, your personal brand is being researched online. The stronger…

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Why Do Imaginary Jobs Exist Online?

Being unemployed is frustrating, and in the course of searching for a job, few things are as frustrating as applying for a job for which you are a perfect fit and not getting a response. It’s not uncommon for a candidate to apply for a job for which he or she seemingly meets all the…