Networking and social networking tools are big topics of conversation when it comes to the job hunt. I’ve written about using Facebook to find a job, but I wondered if Twitter, the microblogging platform/social network would be a rich source of potential job opportunities. So, I asked, “Can You Get a Job on Twitter?” It […]
Suddenly Unemployed: What Steps to Take Now
It is a sad state of affairs when previously top-rated and well-respected firms go belly up and leave a slew of dedicated, talented, but unemployed workers in their wake. I worked on Wall Street and survived one lay-off before deciding to change industries. My department and ultimately the firm was subsequently swallowed up, so I […]
RSS Feeds for Jobseekers
It is important to balance the time you spend looking for jobs on job boards with other targeted job hunting plans, such as networking. That said, this link to the “Best RSS Feeds for Jobseekers,” courtesy of Kelly Kilpatrick at BestCollegesOnline.com, looks like a very comprehensive list for those who wish to simplify their search […]
Remembering 9/11
Although I was safely sitting in my office at Emory University in Atlanta the morning of 9/11/01, when a student from NYC came in, looking stricken, and asked to reschedule her appointment because a plane had struck the towers and she was worried about her friends, I felt transported right back to my Wall Street […]
Addressing Ageism in Your Job Search
I spend as much time as possible online, reading blogs and keeping a finger on the pulse of what I call the “career space.” Lately, on LinkedIn, the “Answers” in the “resume” section is populated with questions pertaining to ageism in the job hunt. If Father Time is catching up with you, read on for […]