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social media showdown

Social-media showdown: how each site can get you closer to the job you want

Social-media websites aren’t just for catching up with friends anymore. Many companies have embraced social media as a tool to reach their consumers, and job seekers can take advantage of this information feed. While professional-networking sites such as LinkedIn may seem like the obvious choice for professional social networking, other profile pages may be equally beneficial. Continue reading

By in Cover Letters, Find the job, Following up, Get the job, How to search, Interviews, Networking, Resume, Social media, The right job

references

Do references matter in a job search?

When a company requests references with a job application, you might be tempted to skip it, thinking, “Doesn’t my work history speak for itself? Won’t my references all just say good things about me? Do employers even call references?” However, according to a new study from CareerBuilder, employers definitely pay attention to what your references say. Continue reading

By in Cover Letters, Following up, Get the job, Interviews, News and trends, Resume, Surveys, Video

softskills

The skill set you need to get hired

When employers complain about having trouble filling open positions because of a lack of necessary skills, are they always talking about an inadequate number of math, science, technology, engineering or math experts? Not necessarily. “Soft” skills—a professional attitude, the ability to be punctual, answering the phone politely—can be an equally important factor in deciding if a job seeker is right for the position. Continue reading

By in Cover Letters, Find the job, Following up, Get the job, Interviews, Resume

A Résumé in the Garbage

Hiring blacklists: Do they exist?

In this tough labor market, it’s challenging enough to get a job, even with the right experience and a spotless employment record. So what happens if you left a company on bad terms or you got caught in a lie during an interview? Continue reading

By in Following up, Get the job, Interviews

Job search post-recession

6 ways the job search has changed post-recession

The recession changed a lot of things. It changed the way people spend money, the way they save for retirement, the way they invest in stocks. It’s also changed the way companies recruit employees. Gone are the days when companies courted prospective employees, hiring managers offered generous starting bonuses and job seekers could choose from multiple offers. Continue reading

By in Following up, Get the job, Interviews, Social media

top chef

Job search advice from ‘Top Chef’

By Robert Half International

The newest season of Bravo’s hit TV show “Top Chef” is well  under way. But fans of the show and aspiring cooks aren’t the only ones who may want to tune in: Job seekers might want to watch as well. Continue reading

By in Find the job, Following up, News and trends, The right job

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