Social media is eclipsing many of the standard job search methods, but not the underlying foundation. Joshua Waldman writes on CareerRocketeer.com of 10 aspects of job search that social media has changed. We no longer need to worry about the type of paper to print resumes and cover letters; they are digital now. Tailoring eachContinue reading “Its Not Your Old Job Search Now”
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Video Interviews in all sorts of Jobs
If you are exploring a new or different career, check out CandidCareers for brief interviews with people who are in your desired line of work. Candid Career founders Bill Glading and Neilye Garrity have interviewed hundreds of working professionals “to make the initial stages of the career exploration process more effective for young adults.” TheContinue reading “Video Interviews in all sorts of Jobs”
Critical Skills for our Future
The more I learn, the more I need to learn. And it doesn’t all take place in a formal educational setting. As I watch our global economy and read Freidman’s latest book, “That Used To Be Us,” it is clear that the Knowledge Sets are shifting. Employers need people with the technical skills toContinue reading “Critical Skills for our Future”
Exposure – Key Element in Career Search
My mother would take me to symphony concerts when I was a child. I was so bored! There was no action! Then she told me to watch just one or two musicians throughout a piece to see what they did both while they were playing and especially when they weren’t. That kept me awakeContinue reading “Exposure – Key Element in Career Search”
Job Search – 24 Ways to Be More Visible
LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter are just a few of the social networks surfed by recruiters and employers. Whether they find you there or look you up after they hear about you, looking good in the social media could make a big difference in your job search. 24 Ways to Be More Visible on my websiteContinue reading “Job Search – 24 Ways to Be More Visible”
Free Resources to Learn/Upgrade a Skill
No matter what your role in the organization – executive or candidate – many people are finding that they need to learn a new version of a technology, or a greater proficiency in a another language in order to enhance their careers. Using the resources below you don’t have to attend a ‘class’ or revealContinue reading “Free Resources to Learn/Upgrade a Skill”
Abundance in the job search?
Now that sounds like I’m in my own la-la land. But Jason Alba started me thinking with his blog: http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2011/03/31/rethinking-abundance-mentality-job-search-version/ The concept of abundance has been around in many forms throughout many civilizations. Some may know it as ‘living with intention’ or ‘positive thinking.’ When it comes to job search, our emotional strength is criticalContinue reading “Abundance in the job search?”
Network How-to
In her blog, “How to Build Your Network in 12 days“ Debra Feldman points us to the specific actions we can take to develop an effective career network. Some are basic, others are more advanced. All of the tips help us get beyond our current contacts and create more visibility of what we can andContinue reading “Network How-to”
I Just Want a Job, “Money and benefits; I don’t care about anything else” Part 6 of 6
I just need the money and benefits. I don’t care about anything else. In this series I’ve been addressing some responses I’ve received from people asking for help in their job search. Its beyond frustrating for people in all fields and age groups. For too many it isn’t about furthering a career, they just wantContinue reading “I Just Want a Job, “Money and benefits; I don’t care about anything else” Part 6 of 6″
I Just Want A Job “With a Short Commute” – Part 5 of 6
I don’t want to commute more than 30 minutes. This is the fifth of the series that deals with the job hunting obstacles. A long commute is not attractive for most, but many make it a “bonus” time when they can read or listen to books, catch up of news, do their planning, or practiceContinue reading “I Just Want A Job “With a Short Commute” – Part 5 of 6”