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How to Add the X-Factor to Your CV

When competing in today’s job market, the new job seeker must consider having a CV that stands out. The background and job skills for the applicant must have what is called an x-factor. These unique qualities about the CV will stand out. These qualities may be about achievements or personality. What is the x-factor Finding…

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4 Social Media Strategies for Proactive Job Seekers [INFOGRAPHIC]

93% of organizations are actively using social media to recruit. That fact should be enough to convince any job seeker to use social to their advantage. In JobJuice‘s latest infographic we learn that recruiters use LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook to source talent – make sure you are part of those searches!

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How to Clean Up Your Facebook Profile for College Admission

Many experts warn new college graduates about the harm a Facebook profile could have on employment opportunities—too many inappropriate photos or statuses, especially any defaming  your employer, and you could definitely get your resume thrown in the trash or get fired. But what many high school graduates aren’t aware of is that their Facebook profile…

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How Unsafe is Your LinkedIn Password?

You will not have missed the story about LinkedIn and the 6.46 million stolen user passwords. Here is a study done by Rapid 7, looking at the most popular passwords people use on LinkedIn as well as some of the common mistakes made while setting passwords. Top 5 passwords (avoid these at all cost): link…

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Do Internships Really Lead to Job Opportunities?

Are internships a worthwhile endeavour or not for college students? Most people would say it is, at least if the internship is paid. Some interesting facts uncovered by OnlineColleges.net: In 2011, over half of US internships were paid (approximated at 52%). A college freshman intern makes $13.91 per hour on average. In 2011, 61.2% of…