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Job Search in December / A prime time for it
You think the holidays are a great time to kick back and take a break from your job search. “No one is hiring now, anyway.” Think again! Continue reading
Job Search / General job boards and job search engines are used most often
This year’s Job Board Doctor survey represents a significant departure from previous surveys – it allows us to look at a random sample (labeled ‘Random) and compare it to a career-oriented sample (labeled ‘Active Seekers’) with regard to usage of job search tools and techniques Continue reading
Job Search / Sending Letters of Interest
A letter of interest, also known as a letter of inquiry or prospecting letter, is sent to companies that may be hiring, but, haven’t listed a specific job opening to apply for. If you can get your letter read or email message opened it can be a way to get your credentials in front of … Continue reading
Job Searchers vs Recruiters / A widening gap finds DeVry University’s study
Seventy-two percent of job seekers are confident they know how to present their skills and experience. Yet, just 15 percent of hiring managers say nearly all or most job seekers have the skills and traits their companies are looking for Continue reading
Job Search / While You’re Still Employed …
Most career experts would tell you to start looking for a new job while you’re still employed. But when you do—you must tread carefully. I spoke to Andy Teach, a corporate veteran and author of From Graduation to Corporation: The Practical Guide to Climbing the Corporate Ladder One Rung at a Time, Sara Menke, the … Continue reading
Job Search with Mobile Devices / 30% of Simply Hired Traffic
A new Simply Hired® study details how people are using mobile devices in their job search. The analysis crunches data on more than 30 million job seekers to deliver new insight into how and why people are using mobile devices as compared to traditional online job search. The data paints a new picture of the mobile … Continue reading
Job Search / Informational interviews can help
These meetings provide you with an opportunity to build your network of professional contacts, learn more about career paths that interest you and, ultimately, enhance your employment prospects Continue reading
Job Search Tool / Twitter Resources
There are hundreds of websites for job seekers, such as Monster and CareerBuilder, but these three are designed specifically for Twitter recruitment: TwitJobSearch: This site allows you to search for jobs posted on Twitter using keywords (for example, “Marketing in New York”). Click on a link to find a job’s specific recruiting page. Take a … Continue reading
Job Search with LinkedIn / Is ‘Move Your Job Application to the Top of the Recruiter’s List’ Cheating ?
Could it be that the job boards and business networks — like LinkedIn — are not doing the job? Continue reading
Job Search with LinkedIn / Close to 100% of job seekers use it as their number one social media
According to a new survey of job seekers, hiring managers, recruiters and HR executives, close to 100% of job seekers use LinkedIn as their number one social media site for job hunting Continue reading
Job Search in the The ‘Hidden’ Job Market
Here are six smart strategies to help you find out about “hidden jobs” by improving your networking skills, leveraging technology and expanding your reach. 1. Change the way you network If you want to crack the hidden job market, you’ve got to be smarter about the way you connect with people with inside knowledge about … Continue reading
Job Search in Canada / One-half of workers would search right at the office
Job Search in Canada – 56 per cent of respondents between the ages of 18 and 34 said they are likely to conduct job-search activities at work Continue reading
LinkedIn / Counting on job search and recruitment products
LinkedIn relied on a surge in sales of its recruitment products to exceed revenue and net income expectations Continue reading
Job Search / A new free iPhone app called TheLadders
Job Search – A new free iPhone app called TheLadders takes a different approach and sends a list of job opportunities to users based on their employment profile and career goals Continue reading
Job Search / Top 10 LinkedIn Groups
If you’re a job seeker, chances are you have heard of LinkedIn; maybe, you even have a profile. LinkedIn, however, is a lot more than professional profiles and virtual “connections.” There are Networks, Job Postings, Company Pages, News Listings, and Groups. As a job seeker, each component of LinkedIn is relevant and valuable to your … Continue reading
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