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Job Search / Finding work in social enterprise
Since the field is scattered and nascent, finding work in social enterprise is almost never a clear path from submitting an application to getting that interview and landing a job. The leap can be a daunting journey. Continue reading
Job Search / 10 ways to screw up
10 ways to screw up – Here is the accumulated wisdom of three longtime coaches, Sarah Stamboulie, Anita Attridge and Ellis Chase. Continue reading
Job Search / 10 Tech Tips
Here are 10 tech tips Continue reading
Job Search / 6 Mistaken Beliefs
Here are six common misconceptions that can keep you from getting job interviews and offers Continue reading
Job Search Tools / What services should I be paying for ?
Question: I have a limited budget for my job search. What services should I be paying for ? Continue reading
Take care of your Facebooking: 1 in 10 young people losing out jobs
A survey of young people aged 16 to 34 shows the impact their use of social media can have on their careers – but this won’t stop them from using it. On Device Research questioned more than 17,000 young people in six countries – the UK, the US, Nigeria, India, Brazil and China – on … Continue reading
LinkedIn / Finding recruiters
Let’s look at LinkedIn it from a candidate perspective first. How do you find recruiters that are posting jobs that may well be of interest to you? Don’t use the main search bar at the top of the LinkedIn page, click on the advanced search to the side. Now you can use the extra field … Continue reading
Job Boards / Will they Be Still Relevant in the Future ?
Everyone seems to agree that generalist large scale job boards are in trouble, and others are profiting. The decline of the Monster share price to below five dollars, parallel to the success story of LinkedIn stock, and the recent valuation of Indeed.com nicely illustrates these shifting dynamics. Generalist job board revenue per posting is declining, … Continue reading
Job Search Approach: the “spray-and-pray” approach or the “investment” approach ?
While trolling the Internet awhile back, I came across an article about two different marketing strategies: the “spray-and-pray” approach and the “investment” approach. To me, the expression “spray-and-pray” — using tactics like mass mailouts, ads on the side of buses, and bombarding email in-boxes, then sitting back and praying someone will notice and respond — … Continue reading
Job Search Basics
Q. I am interested in finding work in Boston and was wondering what jobs you would suggest I look for as an English undergraduate with limited job experience. I am currently unemployed and looking to move to the Greater Boston area with an easy commute. Please get back to me as soon as possible. A. … Continue reading
Using Social Media In Your Job Search
Social media is a key player in the job search process today. Sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+ allow employers to get a glimpse of who you are outside the confines of a résumé, cover letter, or interview—while they offer job seekers the opportunity to learn about companies they’re interested in; connect with current … Continue reading
Job Search / The seven biggest setbacks
1. Lack of experience YOUNG JOB-SEEKERS SAY EMPLOYERS DEMAND EPERIENCE MANY NEW GRADS LACK 2. Age discrimination OLDER JOB-SEEKERS SAY EMPLOYERS DO NOT ALWAYS SEE THEIR EXPERIENCE AS AN ASSET 3. No connections A GOOD RESUME IS NO LONGER ENOUGH TO GET NOTICED, READERS SAY 4. Lack of entry-level jobs FIRST-TIME JOB HUNTERS ARE FRUSTRATED … Continue reading
How To Make A Great Resume, From Someone Who Hates Resumes
Whenever a position opens up at my company, I cringe a little. Job hunting is hard, but so is hiring a new employee. Resumes flood our office via fax, email, US mail, in person deliveries and any other method people can think of to get noticed. Usually about half of the applicants are totally unqualified, … Continue reading
India / Monster launches a section for temporary jobs
In order to facilitate both job-seekers and employers find contractual jobs/talent, job portal Monster India announced on Wednesday a new section. It hopes that the new section, Contract Jobs, for professional, contractual and temporary hiring in India would enable better access to the pool of talent looking for contractual employment and companies that look to … Continue reading
Careerminds / Outplacement Reduces Average Unemployment Time
Careerminds Group, Inc., a North American provider of virtual outplacement and career transition services reported today that its overall 2012 time-to-placement for job seekers in its programs averaged 12 weeks. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics the average unemployed duration for American workers is 41.9 weeks, or about 10.5 months. Careerminds reduced that … Continue reading
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