Staying with the theme of a social-media based job search, I’ve attached this article from InternsOver40 emphasizing (and this can’t be emphasized too much) that today’s job search is about making connections and getting to know people, NOT just about submitting your resume to job postings. Of course you do need a great resume once you find and connect with the people who want to see it! Getting a Job Using Social Media
If you are a job seeker, make the time — and take the time — to read and implement every one of these tips for finding a job using LinkedIn. How to Use LinkedIn to Get a Job
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What I like about this article is that it confirms the necessity for professionalism and excellence in 1) your resume, 2) your LinkedIn profile and 3) your interview. The Essay Expert provides services in all of these areas and can help you make sure your resume, on-line presence and in-person communications give you the best chance of getting a job offer. 5 Reasons Employers are Reluctant to Hire You
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This article highlights 20 aspects of LinkedIn that are essential for job seekers. If you are a job seeker, read this article beginning to end, and use it in conjunction with my new e-Book, LinkedIn Power Tune-Up. The combination will set you up powerfully on LinkedIn to succeed in your job search. Job Seekers – 20 Ways to Brand Yourself on LinkedIn
Angela Astley shares the actual steps she took in networking for a job through LinkedIn. They work! New Grad Life: 9 Steps to LinkedIn Networking for a Job
Use these crystal clear tips from explainia.com to help you network your way to a job on LinkedIn. How to Find a Job Using LinkedIn
Kate Seidametova provides solid, spot-on advice for using LinkedIn for your job search, and suggests some useful groups to join if you are a job-seeker! Job Search Networking on LinkedIn
What’s the difference between a resume and a LinkedIn profile? Brenda Bernstein of The Essay Expert answers this question and more on a recent interview posted on Bill Vick’s EmploymentDigest.net. Interview with The Essay Expert
I’ve been hearing from a lot of people that they are having difficulty locating past contacts for recommendations and references. Here is a Wall Street Journal article by Dana Mattioli that may help: Ways Job Seekers Can Find Old Contacts
