Did you know employers may want to check your credit before they hire you? While companies are more likely to be concerned with credit when the job specifically involves managing money, credit could come into play as a factor for anyone who will be handling money. The concern is that people in the midst of financial problems may not be the most responsible when it comes to handling an employer’s money. [Read more…] about Bad credit in job search: what to do?
How to use hashtags on Facebook
Facebook has hashtags; they are rolling out this feature to users now. What does it mean to business owners and job seekers? It’s another opportunity to make it easy for people to find you – if you adjust your settings correctly. [Read more…] about How to use hashtags on Facebook
Alternative to Google Reader: New options
If you’re reading this blog from Google Reader, it’s time to take action – Google Reader is going away as of July 1st. Don’t worry, though – you can still easily access Keppie Careers and your other favorite blogs. [Read more…] about Alternative to Google Reader: New options
Networking tips: how to expand your network
It’s gotten to the point where “job seeker” can be a synonym for “discouraged.” This is where networking tips come in! How are you supposed to overcome the competition to land an appropriate job? Especially if it’s been a long time since you’ve had to look for a position, you have a lot of obstacles to overcome. You know it’s futile to sit around and bemoan how tough it is to land a job; it’s up to you to act: stretch your network. [Read more…] about Networking tips: how to expand your network
Questions to ask before taking a job
You know you should ask questions before taking a job. However, job seekers who have been looking for new opportunities for months, or even years, are unlikely to spend a lot of time and effort evaluating a new offer before signing on the dotted line. If you’ve been searching for for a long time, you may not have the luxury to turn down an offer. [Read more…] about Questions to ask before taking a job