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Technology Professionals Resume | 10 Tips
These ten tips can help tech professionals optimize their resumes in order to nab that great gig. 1. Understand Attention Spans 2. Make It an Appropriate Length 3. General Summaries Bad, Technical Summaries Good 4. Dates Matter 5. Highlight Accomplishments, Not Just Job Functions 6. Quality Writing Still Matters 7. Use Action Verbs 8. There … Continue reading
Social Media | How they can helph College Students in Job Search
“A groundbreaking survey from the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University found that recent college graduates, like many others across the United States, are struggling in today’s job market. Only a little over half of recent college graduates are working in full-time jobs. Additionally, half are working in jobs that do not … Continue reading
Social Networks | Is Your Profile Helping for Your Job Search ?
Here are a few things to consider in determining what kind of online persona you currently have or would like to have: 1.) Use Google to search for your name. 2.) Close all accounts that you don’t use anymore. 3.) Create a separate accounts for personal use and one for professional use. 4.) Make sure … Continue reading
U.S. | Unemployment Extension | Summary of the changes
Federal extended unemployment benefits are in effect for 2012, however federal extended benefits for long-term unemployed workers will be gradually reduced to 73 weeks in the states with the highest rates of unemployment and 63 weeks elsewhere. Alison Doyle presents a summary of the changes @: via Unemployment Extension.
Job | Technological Know-How is a Must
“As the internet has grown from 70 million users in 1997 to 2.2 billion, entrepreneurial companies with technology at their core have disrupted entire industries and threatened or eliminated incumbents. For example, Square, the new electronic payment service, has already upended a long-established financial ecosystem, with some arguing that it may even replace cash” writes Daniel … Continue reading
Job Interviews | Some Employers are asking for Facebook and email passwords
Daily Mail – Setting high privacy controls and de-tagging yourself in photos may not be enough to keep potential employers from having concerns about your social media self. Rather than trying to get around the pesky password protections of Facebook and email accounts, certain government agencies and colleges are cutting straight to the source. Some … Continue reading
Tips for a Job | Interviewers Aren’t Friends | Must-Ask Questions | Body Language Mistakes | Qualities In the Eyes of Hiring Managers
The week is rich in tips. Here are some articles chosen by Job Market Monitor. 3 Reasons Why Your Interviewer isn’t Your Friend | CAREEREALISM I’m going to tell you something that shouldn’t come as a surprise. Ready? Okay… Your interviewer is not your friend. But you already knew that, right? So, why do so many job … Continue reading
Common Phone Interview Questions by Interviewers
Dougles Chan – Being prepared for a phone interview is very important because it is the bridge for you to be invited for an official face-to-face interview. Hence, you can get prepare of the phone interview by knowing what are the possible questions the interviewers will ask you. Having good and adequate preparation on what are the … Continue reading
Tips: Entry-Level Resume in Recession
The Savvy Intern by YouTern: If you’re applying for a job at the entry level, you may be taking your first stab at writing a resume, which is always exciting. But the writing process gets even more exciting (and a bit more challenging) if you’re writing yours during a tough economic period. Competition is usually a … Continue reading
Smart Social Media Helps Jobs Find You | More Than 15% of Workers Get Hired Through Social Networks
Smart Social Media Helps Jobs Find You – George Anders – Harvard Business Review How does a customer-service expert in Seattle catch the attention of a hot San Francisco startup in San Francisco, 700 miles away? The answer these days is likely to involve networking and brand-building on social media’s “fun” sites — even the … Continue reading
Following Up After an Interview with Social Media? | CAREEREALISM
Everyone has their own personal social media policy. One friend of mine told me that he was a “Facebook prude and a LinkedIn whore.” In contrast, I’ve met people who won’t even consider accepting a LinkedIn invitation until they had at least a 15 minute conversation. Many LinkedIn trainers tell people how to run their … Continue reading
10 Reasons to Hire the Unemployed | SmartRecruiting
10 Reasons to Hire the Unemployed by SmartRecruiters CEO Jerome Ternynck Jerome Ternynck speaks of Technology and Zero Unemployment at an #HRtech Conference 1. The unemployed are hungry. 2. They are willing to work. 3. The unemployed are talent ready to adapt to vision. 4. More willing to give greater commitment. 5. They are not jaded … Continue reading
Veterans Can Qualify for Unemployment | Military Family Central
Veterans and service members just separating from active duty who can’t find a job could qualify for unemployment compensation. The transition back into civilian life is not easy, that’s why the Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Service members program (UCX) is there to help out on the financial front when those who serve separate from the military and … Continue reading
Anita Borg Institute Releases New Report on Hiring Practices to Help Companies Compete in the Global War for Technical Talent – MarketWatch
The Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology today released a new report that outlines four key areas where companies should focus their recruitment efforts to increase access to a range of technical talent available in a highly competitive environment. Solutions to Recruit Technical Women is the first in a series of reports offering solutions … Continue reading
Brand-New Jobs Site HireSmartz.com Connects Job Seekers to Open Positions
As the face of the U.S. job market continues to evolve, skilled workers struggle to find attractive openings while companies report a lack of qualified applicants for key positions. To bridge this gap, HireSmartz.com, a brand-new job search portal, provides free search options for job seekers and affordable postings for companies of all sizes. Job … Continue reading
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