Perhaps you've come across a lot of reading on how social media can build a career or how it can help you land a job. However, while these topics seem to be saturated, only a few sources actually have discussed how social media can have both positive and negative effects on career development. Yes, you read it right. Social media may increase your chances of landing a job, … [Read more...]
Networking Like a Pro
I think we can all admit that as much as we may not like it, networking can be crucial to success in business, regardless of the industry you are in. Whether you’re a lawyer, technology guru, writer, or in sales or marketing, virtually ANY career path can be enhanced by networking. It’s all about WHO you know, not WHAT you know, right? Turns out…this is true! When I was … [Read more...]
5 Unexpected Job Interview Tips that Work
Sponsored by Brock Beauty Inc. You’ve gotten a call from a company you really want to work for asking you to schedule a job interview. Congratulations! The next step is making sure you nail the interview and get the job offer. Don’t worry! Few people are comfortable in an interviewing situation, including the interviewer! However, there are things you can do to stand out … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Find a Job Using LinkedIn
Looking for a job? If you work in a professional field, then LinkedIn is a great place to find your next career. It’s the most popular social networking site for professionals with hundreds of millions of users, so with patience and persistence, you can make the necessary connections to open new doors to employment opportunities. Follow the five tips below to help you find a … [Read more...]
How To Regain Your Groove in the Job Market
You used to be an irresistible magnet on the job scene; you didn’t have to attend networking events every night and have a polished online presence to get employers to notice you. But the new digital landscape has changed the hiring process and job requirements. The skills that made you a hot commodity 20 years ago may not be enough to impress employers today, especially when … [Read more...]
7 Social Media Mistakes that Could Ruin Your Chances to Land a New Job
Looking for a new job? 93% of hiring managers review your social media profiles before they'll consider hiring you. Are your profiles telling the right story? If not, your chances for getting that job you want might be zilch. The infographic at the end of this post provides a bunch of data that you should know before you start your next job search. Most importantly, your … [Read more...]
5 Differences Between a Headhunter and Recruitment Agency
Sponsored by Groom and Associates: Finding the right candidate for an open position is never easy, but with the right help, hiring managers can identify the right fit. Working with a recruitment agency or headhunter can be far more cost-effective than investing a significant amount of time and resources into finding the wrong candidate on your own. Before you work with a … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Every Woman Needs Business Cards, Even If You’re Unemployed
If you see a woman with a purse full of business cards, stop and take copious notes. You can almost guarantee that she is on a mission of success and she means business. Business cards are typically the first source of visual branding that others get to take as a reminder of your interaction with them. How you present yourself through your confidence, clothing, and … [Read more...]
Advice for Women: 6 Tips to Create a Resume for a Typically Male Industry
As you know, we still have to deal with gender discrimination in some careers typically dominated by men. Especially when it involves physical work, women are still turned down as being too weak or unable to do the job – even before any eye contact or medical examination that could prove it (as if they actually could). If you have to face this reality, you must be wondering … [Read more...]
The Truth About LinkedIn: It’s Not Just for Job Seekers
"Why should I use LinkedIn if I am not actively seeking employment?" Contrary to popular belief, being happily employed doesn’t negate the necessity to be a part of the LinkedIn community. If you think the 400 million professional users of LinkedIn are all there to find a job, you have not tapped into the other benefits of being on LinkedIn. Here are three LinkedIn … [Read more...]