Learn why you shouldn’t focus all your energy on a job-board job search… and how to best use job boards if you’re using them! Heat Up Your Job Search: Avoid Job Boards – from Job-Hunt.org
Archive for the ‘Networking’ Category
Greasing the Inside Track to a Job – from the Wall Street Journal
The exact numbers vary, but it’s generally agreed upon that the vast majority of people obtain their jobs through networking. The statistics are particularly valid for high level corporate positions. This article from The Wall Street Journal provides some insight into the process of “greasing the inside track.” Greasing the Inside Track to a Job
Top 100 Social Sites for Job Search – from NewGradLife
Although we’ve made it clear this week that postings on job sites are not the be all and end all of an internet search, I thought it would be useful to provide some of the top 100 job search related sites. Many of these sites create networking opportunities. Perhaps you have been missing out on some connections if you don’t know about these! Top 100 Social Sites for Job Search – from NewGradLife
7 Secrets to Getting a Job Using Social Media – from InternsOver40
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
How to Use LinkedIn to Get a Job – from NewGradLife
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 If you find yourself overwhelmed by the prospect of taking all these essential and valuable steps, contact The Essay Expert for help.
Want to Tweet Yourself to a New Job? – From InternsOver40
LinkedIn is not the only tool for job networking. Twitter has worked for a lot of people! Here’s an article with some great tips on how to use Twitter in your networking and job search. Tweet Yourself to a New Job
Job Seekers – 20 Ways to Brand Yourself on LinkedIn – from reCareered
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
9 Steps to LinkedIn Networking for a Job – from New Grad Life
Angela Astley shares the actual steps she took in networking for a job through LinkedIn. They work! 9 Steps to LinkedIn Networking for a Job
YouTube Video: How to Find a Job Using LinkedIn
Use these crystal clear tips from InstruxionAE to help you network your way to a job on LinkedIn. How to Find a Job Using LinkedIn
Five Things Not to Say to a Job Seeker [During the Holidays] – from Career Solvers
I’m a little behind the 8-ball on this one, but this advice applies year-round, not just during the holidays! If you have a friend who’s out of work, be sure to read this article so you say — and do — the right things. 5 Things Not to Say to a Job Seeker
