Job-seekers and employees acknowledged as being unique and distinct have better chances of landing jobs and are more likely to excel in the workplace. This is an idea touched on in Mike Junge‘s first book, Purple Squirrel. [Read more…] about How to get a promotion
How to find the perfect job
Is there a right way to conduct a job search? Each job seeker is different, but many skip a very important step: identifying a right fit job. Shakespeare said, “To thine own self be true.” [Read more…] about How to find the perfect job
Top to-do’s for job seekers applying online
Statistics show 50% of mid-sized companies and almost all large corporations use an applicant tracking system (ATS) to screen candidates for job opportunities. There are a variety of reasons recruiters and hiring managers adopt this type of technology. [Read more…] about Top to-do’s for job seekers applying online
Is social networking important for job seekers? Jobvite’s survey says yes
It’s important for job seekers to understand how job search — including how employers source and hire candidates — has changed and continues to change. Jobvite‘s Social Recruiting Survey for 2012 polled more than 1,000 human resources and recruitment professionals and asked about their intentions regarding social recruiting activities. [Read more…] about Is social networking important for job seekers? Jobvite’s survey says yes
How to succeed? Be innovative, creative and optimistic. And: DO YOUR JOB
How can you accomplish your goals? Not by sitting around and wishing on a star. You can create your own success story. Here are some thoughts inspired by Dr. Condoleezza Rice’s remarks at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)’s national convention last week. [Read more…] about How to succeed? Be innovative, creative and optimistic. And: DO YOUR JOB