When searching for your next position, Twitter can be an invaluable tool –providing you use it effectively. Don’t be a nit-twit (a clueless Twitter time-waster). Instead, consider these five simple tips for using Twitter to land your next job. 1. Keep it professional.You’re using your Twitter account for your job search, so avoid tweeting anything …
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With so many people currently unemployed, there are more scammers out there than ever. It’s unfortunate that unscrupulous people try to prey on those who are looking for legitimate jobs, but it does happen. Online job boards and classified ads can be used by people posing as hiring companies, so it’s important to be aware …
Since the ‘90s, online job boards have grown in popularity with both employers and job seekers. In fact, according to the International Association of Employment Websites, there are now more than 40,000 job boards and employment sites connecting potential employees with hiring managers and HR professionals worldwide. While most job boards are fairly straightforward to …
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Overview Aptitude is the “capacity of learning” and an aptitude test is a “standardized test designed to predict an individual’s ability to learn certain skills” according to the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. An aptitude test for career placement is a test that assesses how you carry out a task or respond to different conditions. It is …
There are dozens of reasons why workers sometimes end up earning far less than they’re really worth. These are tough economic times, and statistics show that the overall pace of raises and salary increases has declined for employees in virtually every industry. Sometimes, accepting lower-than-ideal pay is a necessity. Maybe you were less than fully …
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The old and traditional job search model involves reading the Sunday classifieds, looking at online job postings, and, if you’re particularly motivated, searching out “Help Wanted” signs in the windows of your favorite establishments. Sounds simple enough, right? But in the real world, it’s not always so easy. Sometimes, the stars just aren’t aligned the …
Plenty of long-distance job seekers are faced with a crucial dilemma when considering a career overseas. Should you concentrate your efforts on securing a job before flying to your planned country of destination, or should you pack your bags, allocate yourself a suitable budget to work with, catch a flight, and hope for the best? …
Ah, the festive season. Shoppers are frantically buying presents, offices are celebrating, and families are making merry away from home and around the dining room table. At this time of year, like no other, employers in the hospitality industry are scrambling to keep up with demand. That spells an opportunity for job seekers looking for …
