If you are not familiar with Klout, it is a measure of your online influence. As you may imagine, any tool attempting to assign a score indicating influence is going to meet resistance. [Read more…] about Should you worry about your Klout score?
Soft skills help you get the job
Landing a job requires a lot more than just the right degree, experience or series of technical skills. “Soft” skills, otherwise known as emotional intelligence, may make a difference between an employee who can do the job and one who does it well. [Read more…] about Soft skills help you get the job
Use your holiday party to help you get a job
Do holiday parties leave you hapless and hopeless? Maybe you’re between jobs and not really feeling the spirit? Don’t despair! With a little preparation and the right attitude, you can turn festive occasions into opportunities for you to meet new allies for your job search. Follow these tips to turn your not-working into effective networking. [Read more…] about Use your holiday party to help you get a job
How to network your way to a job at the holiday season
I know, you’ve convinced yourself December isn’t a good month for job search, but all the signs say otherwise! (And, I have a free offer for you!) [Read more…] about How to network your way to a job at the holiday season
What can job seekers learn from Gen Y?
No matter your age, you’ve probably thought about how it affects your job search. Experienced job seekers worry about age discrimination because they believe hiring managers think they are too old. Younger job seekers complain that their accomplishments don’t get the attention and respect they deserve and that people don’t value their skills due to their relatively few years of experience. [Read more…] about What can job seekers learn from Gen Y?