By admin, on July 23rd, 2012  In a previous article, we talked about how important it is to ensure that you’re taking control of your online identity. We looked at strategies that involved taking a defensive stance – ways of preventing your use of social media from damaging your job search. Today, we’re looking at ways to use social media to your career’s advantage.
Go on the offensive:
You may have heard the old adage, “It’s not what you know, but who you know” when it comes to finding a job. I don’t entirely agree with that statement, but I do believe “who you know gets what you know noticed“. For example, you may be the best event planner this side of the Rockies, or you might be the finest makeup artist in your state, but if no one knows about it, you won’t get a job. On the flip side, if you know a lot of people in your field, but aren’t particularly good at your profession, sooner or later, everyone in your field will figure that out. And again, you won’t get a job. You may be wondering what this has to do with managing your identity online. Social sites are a great tool for helping people in your field, and beyond, get to know you; they’re a great venue for demonstrating your knowledge, talent, and passion for your field. We know that up to 92% of recruiters say they use social media to find talent. So when an employer searches your name, don’t just hide the personal stuff from them, showcase the professional you!
- Join and get active on LinkedIn
If you aren’t already a member, join LinkedIn today, then get active on the site. By active, I mean completing your profile to 100%, joining and participating in relevant groups, following professionals in your field, conducting information interviews with professionals, and asking/answering questions. Having a LinkedIn profile will help to ensure that any potential employer that Googles your name will find your LinkedIn profile. (In this case, you want your privacy settings to make you discoverable, as opposed to hiding you.)
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By admin, on July 16th, 2012  We’re seeing statistics every day showing how often employers look to social profiles of potential hires. More importantly, we’re seeing the positive – and negative – effect your social profiles can have on hiring decisions. Knowing this, do you really want to leave what employers see about you to chance? It’s time to take control of what is found about you!
Get a little defensive:
A big part of taking control of your online identity is managing what information is available for employers to see about you.
- Google yourself
If you aren’t already in the habit of Googling your name, you should start now. Google your name and the different variations of it every few months. Don’t just perform a web search, do an image search, too. And while you’re at it, search blogs, news, and all the other options Google offers for performing a search. Even better, set up a Google Alert that will email you whenever instances of your name are indexed by Google.
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By admin, on June 29th, 2012  Guest Author: Jeffrey Metzger
Website: http://www.yourresumeconsultant.com
I’ll preface by acknowledging that there are as many opinions about this subject as there are resumes in circulation. You will always need to do what’s best for you in your job search.
That said, my opinion and that of many career professionals is that an objective on a resume is an outdated and ineffective element.
An objective, in most cases is about you. What you want and the job you’re hoping to find. After all…it’s your objective. Today’s resumes are not about you, they’re about your next employer. What they want and how you can solve their business opportunity.
A well-written professional profile tells your next employer (or recruiter, or HR professional) what you can do for them. It describes your unique talents and value proposition. Try and stay away from tired and overused language like “excellent communicator” and ability to “multi-task”. How you ever met anyone who doesn’t claim those skills?
The top of your resume is prime real estate. The most impactful words and phrases should be there. It’s up to you to capture and hold the reader’s attention and make them want to read further. It’s my opinion that a strong professional profile is the best strategy.
By admin, on June 19th, 2012 What’s the job outlook for the class of 2012? OnlineColleges.net compiled some data; here are some of the highlights:
- Employers plan to hire 9.5% more new graduates in 2011-2012 than they hired in 2010-2011.
- 73.4% of employers screen candidates by GPA and 65% of employers report a GPA cutoff of 3.0.
- 46.4% of employers rate the current job market as good.
Continue reading Infographic: Job Outlook & Starting Salaries for New Graduates »
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In a previous article, we talked about how important it is to ensure that you’re taking control of your online identity. We looked at strategies that involved taking a defensive stance – ways of preventing your use of social media from damaging your job search. Today, we’re looking at ways to use social media to your career’s advantage.
