By admin, on September 18th, 2013  You’ve probably read a few of them; maybe you’ve even shared or re-tweeted a few – We’re talking about those epic rants from celebrities, disgruntled employees, or friends on social media that are, well, quite entertaining. But as funny as they can sometimes be, public rants can also be very damaging. Here are a few tips for keeping yourself from hurting your career and becoming tomorrow’s link fodder:
- It doesn’t matter how much of a jerk your boss, (or professor, coach, etc.). may be, don’t vent about her/him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, your blog or any other social media.
- Likewise, if you’re having a disagreement with a co-worker, classmate or friend, keep your rants offline.
- To be extra safe, make sure your Facebook privacy settings are set accordingly.
- We’ll leave it to your discretion whether or not to Facebook friend your boss or co-workers, but if you do, make sure to keep them in a friend list that does NOT receive all your personal status updates.
- There’s nothing wrong with thoughtful, constructive criticism, but if your Instagram and Twitter are public, use wisdom and caution before posting criticism about your company or school (by the way, same goes for posting NSFW selfies!).
- If you absolutely have to rant, do it IRL with trusted friends.
Keep in mind, not all rants can (or should) get you fired, but they can make a future employer think twice before hiring you, so stay professional both on and offline.
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 January 2nd, 2013  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
Social networking mistakes can really come back to haunt you when you’re job searching. Don’t think that just because you’re on Twitter and Facebook complaining about a boss—or posting less-than-professional status updates—that it means a current and/or future employer won’t see or read what you’ve put there.
You need to be aware that information that is put out on the Internet, in general, can potentially be seen by anyone. Don’t get caught thinking that just because it’s social media that it’s casual. Be protective of your social profiles, especially if you’re the type of person who shares personal information on Twitter or Facebook—and even more so if you complain about your boss, make negative or derogatory statements, or post anything that you wouldn’t want brought up during a job interview.
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By admin, on October 31st, 2012  Guest Author: Linda Matias
Website: http://www.careerstrides.com
A LinkedIn membership, free or premium, is a must have for today’s job seeker because head hunters are flocking to LinkedIn to recruit candidates for open positions. A significant part of the LinkedIn profile is the summary section. To get the most out of your summary . This part will take time if you aren’t a wordsmith so don’t be surprised or get discouraged if it takes you a couple of days to come up with compelling verbiage.
Once you have written the introductory paragraphs, choose three successes from the last ten to fifteen years of your career to showcase. Finally to round out the summary, include a closing paragraph. Let’s take a look at a sample summary you can use as a model.
Sample LinkedIn Summary
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You’ve probably read a few of them; maybe you’ve even shared or re-tweeted a few – We’re talking about those epic rants from celebrities, disgruntled employees, or friends on social media that are, well, quite entertaining. But as funny as they can sometimes be, public rants can also be very damaging. Here are a few tips for keeping yourself from hurting your career and becoming tomorrow’s link fodder:
