Finding the right Social Media balance takes more than just knowing how to update your profiles. Firing off quick Twitter updates or Facebook comments will not get you noticed on job boards or help you find open positions. If you’re not receiving the right kind of attention through Social Media, you should change your strategy. …
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When creating cover letters, a common mistake is to essentially use the same letter every time. Many applicants change nothing more than the name of the company. This is a bad idea and you can be certain that your generic letter is seen as such by those who read it. The other common mistake is …
Going to an interview can be the most stressful part of the job search process. It is difficult not to get stressed or feel anxious before the interview-you know there is a lot riding on the interview and how you perform during it can get you an offer or shown to the door. Being successful …
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Online media is growing and with it so is the opportunity to apply for jobs online. Many companies now opt to advertise their job vacancies online as they know it will reach a massive range of people and they have every chance of finding someone perfect for the job–and much quicker than old-fashioned methods of …
Resume distribution is paramount to landing the job you want. If you don’t get your resume out there, then you won’t get hired. It’s that simple. Here are 5 ways to distribute your resume without having to beat the pavement and hand-carry it to every single potential employer: 1. Networking – Whether networking online or …
Everyday life is all about bargaining and negotiating to get what you want or need. Whether at work, school, or home, you will always find a time of day when you will need to rely on your best-negotiating skills, especially if you are trying to get ahead or make a point. When asking for a …
There’s a fine line between overusing keywords in your resume and having just the right touch. It’s trickier than you think to create an effective and dynamic resume, so what do you have to do in order to get the right about of keywords that balance out the resume? A lot goes into finding the …
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You’ve been looking everywhere for, not just a job, but a career, you want to do something with yourself that enables you to pay your bills but also provides a purpose. But, that’s harder than you imagined in an economy that is only slowly making its way back. There is no ‘one size fits all …
HR Managers like to develop relationships with potential executive candidates long before the candidate is even considering another job. But, you still have to find the right HR Manager who will help you on your job hunt. Human Resource professionals know all the tricks of the trade when it comes to recruiting executive-level talent. That’s …
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Being passed over for a job never feels good. You wonder why the company rejected you and you think that maybe you’re doing something, unknowingly, that is causing you to lose out on career opportunities. The good news, if you can look at the silver lining, is that you now have an opportunity to learn …
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