Twitter Basics Video: Using Tweetdeck for Job Search and Networking

By admin, on April 1st, 2009

There are many resource available that describe how great a tool Twitter is for job search and networking, but there’s still understandable confusion about exactly HOW Twitter can be used. Further, there are so many Twitter applications that it can be frustrating just trying to figure out what interface will serve your particular needs. In this video, I highlight one application, Tweetdeck, and focus in on just a couple of it’s functions to demonstrate how it can be used to make your Twitter job search and networking more efficient. (Stay tuned for future videos on different Twitter applications and websites.)

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Are you a passive job seeker? You might be, but don’t realize it!

By admin, on March 10th, 2009


Are you a passive job seeker? Proactive job search strategies are far more effective than passive ones. However, spending a lot of time on your job search doesn’t necessarily mean you are using proactive strategies. If you find yourself constantly having to wait for the employer to make the next move, you’re likely using passive job search strategies. Let’s have a closer look at some strategies that may appear, on the surface, to be proactive, but are in fact passive.

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Quick Tips: Networking for College Students

By admin, on February 16th, 2009

(I originally posted these tips on Twitter. @sweetcareers)

  • Not sure where to start networking? Try starting with some informational interviews.
  • College students have networks, too. But you’ll need to expand your network, and work to keep it active.
  • Connect with your college’s alumni network by contacting Alumni Relations. Also see if your alums have a LinkedIn group which is especially helpful if you’re looking for jobs in different geographic locations.
  • Remember networking is about building relationships. Even if you are a college student, look for ways that you can help your network, such as sharing recent news articles related to your field, or sharing contacts and ideas.
  • Alums in your network may be interested in news about campus, updates on professors, or recent athletic events.
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Honey Bees, Job Leads and the Best Employers You’ve Never Heard Of

By admin, on February 13th, 2009

Guest Author: Kevin Donlin

Precession, as defined by the American polymath Buckminster Fuller, is the effect that bodies in motion have on other bodies in motion.

To illustrate, think of a honey bee (and, yes, this will help your job search!)

A bee moves from flower to flower in search of pollen. While in motion, a bee produces a “precessionary” effect: it fertilizes those flowers, allowing them to develop seeds and fruit.

Now. Ever had a job interview with a company you didn’t plan on working for or had never heard of before?

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