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How to do a smart job search: has it changed? It’s constantly changing. And a recent survey from CareerBuilder showed that job seekers aren’t keeping up. Think about these three surprising facts: “Your resume is not enough.” “More than half (53 percent) of employers say a resume doesn’t provide enough information for them to assess [continue reading…]
Did you know this? A third of employers are less likely to interview you if they can’t find information about you online. In a Harris Poll survey of 2,000 hiring and human resources managers nationwide, across industries and company sizes, 35% expressed this view. A solid 52% stated that they use social networking sites to [continue reading…]
Online presence is crucial for job seekers, since recruiters routinely research and even source candidates through web searches. Social media platforms like LinkedIn are part of the equation. But do you need a personal website as well? A slew of articles in publications like Business Insider, Money Magazine and Forbes have answered a resounding “yes.” [continue reading…]
Think your activities on LinkedIn won’t be seen by your employer because you’ve got Activity Updates switched off? Think again. I don’t want to spread fear about LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a great tool that can be used safely even in a “stealth job search.” However, too many job seekers think that setting the “Notify Your [continue reading…]
Some of the trickiest job interview questions are the ones about your weaknesses. Questions like these can make you feel a little paranoid! “What is your biggest weakness in your work?” “What are three areas in which your supervisor wants/wanted you to improve?” “What’s your growing edge – what do you wish you could do [continue reading…]
