Posts Tagged ‘Job Search’
Social 5150: Online job hunting tips
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011The job market is tough right now and for job hunters, presenting yourself in the best light is more important than ever. Professional Social Media Consultant Neal Schaffer, gives us his take on the power and importance of LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook in managing a strong online personal brand and maximizing your potential to prospective employers.
Tips for LinkedIn:
- Maximize your profile
Make the first impression count. - Re-establish connections
As professionals, our networks are our greatest assets. - Research organizations and engage with them
Treat LinkedIn like a business networking event – Go out and engage.
Don’t neglect Facebook, services like Branchout can help you manage a professional network on your personal social media pages.
Neal Schaffer, is the SVP of Social Strategies at media consulting firm 5150 Social, and President of Windmill Networking. He is author of the Books: “The Windmill Networking Approach to Understanding Leveraging & Maximizing LinkedIn” and “Maximizing LinkedIn for Sales and Social Media Merketing.”
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1/6 American Workers Used Social Media to Get Hired
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011Source: Mediabistro
By Shea Bennett
A heady 8 million Americans say that they used Twitter to find their current job.
That number is impressive enough, but it pales in comparison to LinkedIn, where 10.2 million Americans say that they found work, and especially Facebook, which accounted for a staggering 18.4 million of successful hires.
In fact, according to this data, an eyebrow-raising 36,600,000 Americans used social media to find work, representing about 16 percent of the adult population.
One in six workers say that they used social media to get hired, with Facebook (50 percent) the most popular way to look for work, ahead of LinkedIn (26 percent) and Twitter (25 percent).
I don’t know about you, but all of these numbers seem very high to me, so, interesting as they are, it might be worth taking this with a hefty pinch. That said (and while I’m not American), Twitter has, in a roundabout way, played a major role in securing me my last two jobs, so maybe there’s something to it.
Created by: MBA Online (Source: MBA Online. Hat tip: All Facebook. Top image credit: Lightspring via Shutterstock.)
I believe that skills and experience are not longer sufficient to find jobs.
To achieve your career goal, you will need to
- Know and follow your Why (go after what inspires you)
- Clarify and articulate your personal brand
- Build and maintain a powerful online branding presence
- Transform your mindset
- Expand your skill set and master soft skills
- Network, build relationships and become resources to others (Give before you ask. Les Brown)
- Have collaborative, driven and achievers relationships
- Focus on how you can do things differently (challenge the status quo)
Need help with career branding and research, contact us here
The Power of Networking
Thursday, September 15th, 2011The opposite of networking is not working when the best way to develop new business is through relationships, since 75% of all jobs come through referrals.
Click on this video by one of my gurus, Hank Blank, and see how networking can actually be more productive for you and your business.
3 Tips for Acing an Interview
Saturday, August 20th, 2011During a job interview, it’s important to explain what you can do for the company, but it is just as imperative to build trust with the person interviewing you. Here are three ways to align yourself with the interviewer:
1. Mirror body language. Even if you aren’t comfortable, portray yourself as poised and friendly. When the interviewer uses open body language — leaning in toward you or keeping her arms open — do the same.
2. Find common interests. Look for ways that the interviewer and you are alike. These may be shared interests or experiences. Ideally they are work-related; for example, you may both have a passion for solving tough problems.
3. Tell stories with a moral. Every anecdote you tell should have a point. Well-shaped stories with a purpose can convey your most desirable qualities — loyalty, work ethic, or trustworthiness.
Today’s Management Tip was adapted from “Guide to Getting a Job.”
Source : Harvard Business Review
Recruiters Troll Facebook for Candidates They Like
Tuesday, August 9th, 2011More companies are trying to tap Facebook Inc.’s 750-million-plus user base to find new employees, threatening traditional job boards and competing with LinkedIn Corp., which has dominated the online professional networking arena.
Facebook’s use as a job-recruitment tool remains small, but its appeal may be growing. Some recruiters say they have all but eliminated their spending on job boards, which can charge a few hundred dollars per job posting, depending on volume. Others note that while LinkedIn contains a more comprehensive résumé database, candidates tend to value referrals from their connections on Facebook more. Read more here
Three Things You DON’T Want to Do When Making a New Connection
Saturday, August 6th, 2011Today Keith Ferrazzi shares his top three “don’t”s when creating relationships with new contacts. Here’s a hint: leave your ego at the door.
Background Checks Now Include Twitter, Facebook
Saturday, June 25th, 2011Surviving a background check just got tougher. And it’s soon going to get harder still, as Internet search technology grows more sophisticated: Employers have started scouring the web—social networking sites in particular—to check up on potential hires.
If you’ve ever posted anything that suggests you might be somebody who likes a racist joke, drinks too much booze or maybe is a bit too fond of guns—these all can be grounds for an employer telling you, “Thanks, but no.” Read more
Everything You Need to Know About Life After College
Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
Life After College by Jenny Blake is the book that every graduating college student and twenty-something looking for direction must get.
This book is a compilation of tips, quotes and exercises trimmed to the essence, divided into chapters for every major life area. Chapter categories include life (values, goals), work, money, organization, home, friends & family, dating & relationships, health, fun & relaxation, and personal growth.
It provides practical, actionable advice and helps you focus on the big picture of your life – on your values and aspirations – all in a rapid-fire format.
Life After College will leave you feeling inspired, confident and ready to take action toward creating the life you really want.
Life After College Interview with Jenny Blake from Sean Ogle on Vimeo.
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