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Why no one is calling you back. Hint: It’s probably your own fault.January 25, 2011 – 9:59 am
You’re sending out resumes like mad and no one’s called you back for an interview. Truth is, it’s probably your own fault. Here we tackle the top problems you’re likely to make when sending out those Shiny New Resumes. |
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What to do with LinkedInOctober 14, 2010 – 9:49 am
LinkedIn recommendations and connections are a growing part of your professional reputation. If you want to make a killer first impression, make sure your LinkedIn profile speaks to exactly what you’re looking for and what your superpower is. You can’t add 100 recommendations and 500 contacts right before you start applying for jobs either – [...] |
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Keys to a productive job searchSeptember 28, 2010 – 9:07 am
Planning, accountability and consistent action rarely characterize a job search. If you were traveling to Europe on vacation, you’d probably spend hours researching and reading about how to prioritize your limited travel time. Plan your job search like you’d plan a vacation. |
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Why exercise should be part of your job search planAugust 17, 2010 – 11:08 am
We should list the obvious benefits: muscle tone, clear skin, improved digestion, more youthful appearance, slimness, confidence … you know all this stuff though, right? Here are some of the lesser known benefits of exercise that might convince you to make working out regularly part of your job search strategy. |
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Using Twitter for your job searchAugust 16, 2010 – 2:34 pm
You may think that Twitter is just for telling the world about how your cat smells funny or that your drunk friend just got kicked out of a bar. Well it is, but you can also use it as a powerful networking tool in your job search. In fact, recruiters are increasingly mentioning Twitter in [...] |
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Networking for job seekersJuly 23, 2010 – 9:14 am
It’s true. Most job openings are never posted and many are never even listed internally. These “hidden jobs” go to people in the right place at the right time, people that are remembered, people that network. Especially for the shy among us, professional networking can seem a bit daunting, but with the proper plan you [...] |
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Why you should have a great resume, even if you’re not looking for a jobJune 28, 2010 – 3:06 pm
If a promotion opens up in your organization today, can you be the first resume in their inbox? Or are you likely to spend the next week hashing your resume out in the evenings up until the deadline? They’re going to get a deluge on d-day: stand out by being armed and ready to send [...] |
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Using LinkedIn to find a jobApril 3, 2010 – 5:21 pm
More than we’d like to admit, there is truth to the old adage, “It’s not what you know, but who you know.” Again and again, in this job market especially, it’s the people with inside contacts at businesses who are snatching up the jobs. Are they more qualified? Not necessarily. But [...] |
