You know you should be using LinkedIn to create your digital footprint – what people know about you online. You signed up and created a profile, but opportunities are not flooding in. Are you making mistakes on LinkedIn or missing something important? Here are four things you can do to use LinkedIn more effectively. [Read more…] about 4 things to try on LinkedIn
Why you should freelance
In today’s economy, it isn’t always possible to land a traditional, 9-to-5 position in your target field. Many employers are hiring part-time or contract workers to handle the projects and work that full-time employees once did. As a result, competition is fierce, and, in some industries, it may be futile to search for typical jobs. [Read more…] about Why you should freelance
What HR won’t tell you
Is HR on your side or public enemy number one? In most cases, human resource professionals are doing the best they can to find and hire the best candidates. What should you know when you’re looking for a job? [Read more…] about What HR won’t tell you
How to use social media for your job hunt
Job seekers who are not taking advantage of social media tools could be missing out on opportunities. According to Jobvite’s 6th Annual Social Recruiting Survey, employers and recruiters use or plan to use social media to fill positions. [Read more…] about How to use social media for your job hunt
How to win at an interview
The perfect interview is every job seeker’s dream. A great interview also gets the recruiting or hiring manager excited about a great candidate. How can you become that ideal candidate who is a slam dunk for the job? [Read more…] about How to win at an interview