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There’s not a lot of definitive data on the effectiveness of social networks, but what’s there suggests that social media hasn’t been quite the silver bullet solution that many were expecting. One survey found that 71% of respondents had not made a single hire from Twitter and 64% had not made any hires from Facebook. … Continue reading
Facebook / Users who have recently lost a job feel greater stress
Among those who have recently lost a job, social networksin general and online ones in particular may be useful to cope with stress and find new employment write Moira Burke and Robert Kraut in Using Facebook after Losing a Job: Differential Benefits of Strong and Weak Ties on thoughtcrumbs.com. (Adapted choosen excerpts by JMM to follow) The study focuses on … Continue reading
Social Media Job Hunting Tips for Recent Graduates
The day you officially don the cap and gown of graduation marks the start of a new journey into the “real world.” But, before you begin that job hunt, some proverbial “housekeeping” is in order to ensure that you put your best foot forward. College professors and mentors teach resume preparation and interview acumen, but … Continue reading
Online ‘mood’ predicts unemployment spikes
SAS, UN discover that social media chatter can provide advanced warning of unemployment increases – and that’s just the tip of the iceberg “At a time when our need for policy agility has never been greater, our traditional 20th century tools for tracking international development cannot keep up. Too often, by the time we have … Continue reading
Fired for THIS. Would you hire them ?
We’ve all done stupid things in our lifetime, no doubt about that. However, there comes a time when ‘just having a little fun’ can cross the line, and even get you fired. Both of these former employees learned this lesson the hard way. Here are two really stupid ways to get yourself fired. Reason #1: … Continue reading
LinkedIn Profile | 6 Things That Shouldn’t Be on Your Resume
Sure, LinkedIn and your resume have a lot in common. They both include your professional summary, experience, skills, contact information, education and important links. But beyond that, there are plenty of things your LinkedIn profile has that need to stay clear of your resume. 1. All of Your Experience 2. Publications 3. Recommendations 4. Interests 5. Birthday … Continue reading
Land a Job with 8 Social Media Strategies
Social Media Strategies from Linfield College Sign up for a Twitter account. Companies often tweet job openings, and find a sizeable pool of applicants within several hours. They also tweet valuable inside information that can help job seekers tailor cover letters and resumes. In addition, some career development offices at colleges tweet local job postings. … Continue reading
Keep your friends close, but your prospective employees closer | Facebook, LinkedIn Used for Screening
: Social media circles can reveal a lot about a candidate. With the pervasive, worldwide adoption of social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, job seekers know that the all-important first impression is potentially made well before the first interview. But just how many hiring managers browse social media profiles, and what types of … Continue reading
Recruiting | Europe | Social media cannot yet compete with existing recruitment channels
Social media are more and more used for recruitment. But some recruiters are still doubtful. The debate is hot. Hard facts are needed. StepStone recently carried out a survey to collect information and statistics about this increasingly popular use . The key findings (extracted from the report) Organisations use social media mainly for recruitment About … 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
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
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
Singapore | MP calls for centralised agency to match companies with job-seekers – Channel NewsAsia
MP for Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC Gan Thiam Poh has called for a centralised agency to match short-handed companies with local workers. This was just one suggestion Mr Gan made to help Singaporeans, especially those in the lowest wage groups, find jobs. He also called for a union to look into the welfare of low-wage workers … Continue reading
Job Hunting in the Internet Age – IEEE Spectrum
Few things have changed as much as looking for a job. In a way, it’s all Google’s fault. We’ve gone from an information-scarce world, in which the hardest thing was finding jobs you might be right for, to an information-rich world in which the hardest thing is standing out from the hordes of people who … Continue reading
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