By admin, on February 13th, 2013  I hate my job Question: I graduated in May of last year and accepted pretty much the first job offer I got. I’ve been in this job for less than 6 months and I hate it! I know I should be grateful to have a job, but is it ok if I start looking for another job? – Morgan, South Dakota
Answer: Morgan, you’re not alone. I’ve worked with a number of recent graduates who have taken the first job offer they received after graduation and end up not being very happy with the job. Especially in a difficult job market, it’s not unusual to decide to take a position that may not be ideal, but allows you to make a living. If you can bring yourself to stay with your current employer for at least a year, that would be preferable. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t start your job search now. Recent reports indicate the average length of unemployment is about 9 months, so you can expect your job search to take about that long, if not longer. It’s also important to note that job searching is easier while you are still employed. If you are searching for a job after you’ve already left your job, you are much more likely to fall into the same situation you find yourself in now – accepting a job that may not be the best fit.
A few more things to keep in mind:
- During interviews, you should be prepared to explain why you want to leave your current employer after only being there for a short time.
- When interviewing, stay positive about your current employer and focus on how you intend to use your skills to benefit of your future employer.
- As much as you hate your job, try hard to still give 100% while at work; you still have your professional reputation to maintain.
- Look for ways to expand and develop your skills in your current job.
- Resist the temptation to speak ill of your job to your co-workers or professional network. If you have to debrief about how much you hate your job, speak with trusted friends or family members who will be discreet about the information you share.
- Do NOT share your discontent with your current job or employer on any social media sites.
By admin, on December 19th, 2012 Guest Author: A nationally recognized resume expert, Jessica Holbrook Hernandez is President/CEO of Great Resumes Fast and a former human resources manager and recruiter.
Website: http://www.greatresumesfast.com
Is It Possible to Job Search on LinkedIn Confidentially?
You’re presently employed and job searching, so you want to use LinkedIn to find new opportunities (or be discovered by recruiters), but  you’re concerned that your current employer or someone you know will see your updated profile and catch on to what you’re doing. Is it possible to job search on LinkedIn without being “found out”? After speaking with a potential client this week who wanted us to write his LinkedIn profile for him but was nervous that his connections would figure out what he was up to, I decided to do a little research of my own. Here’s what I found:
You can actually turn off your network updates. Great tips for using LinkedIn for a confidential job search from Meg Guiseppi: http://executivecareerbrand.com/using-linkedin-for-confidential-executive-job-search/
You can adjust who can see your activity and connections: http://www.careerthoughtleaders.com/blog/keeping-your-job-search-confidential/
You can change your profile settings so you can browse profiles of target companies you want to work for, career experts you want to engage, or HR contacts you want to connect with and no one will know (even the person whose profile you’re viewing): Here’s how:
- Go to your profile settings and click privacy settings.
- Under privacy settings click profile views.
- Under the last setting click that you want to be completely invisible to users that you’ve viewed.
Continue reading 9 Ways You Can Job Search on LinkedIn Confidentially »
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.)
Continue reading Take Control of Your Online Identity – Go on the Offensive »
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.
Continue reading Take Control of Your Online Identity – Get Defensive »
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