Networking & Social Media Branding
4 Reasons Why Social Media Profiles Are The New Resume
By Lisa Rangel Are social media profiles replacing resumes? Yes, recruiters now rely heavily on platforms like LinkedIn to find and evaluate candidates using keyword searches, making your profile as important (or more) than your resume. Your resume isn’t your first impression anymore. These days, your first impression is the digital trail you leave behind: your…
Read MoreHow To Have The Right Job Find You
Written by Lisa Rangel, Executive Resume Writer Make no mistake. Being found by the right job is not a passive job search tactic. Eliminate from your mind the vision of a job seeker sipping margaritas on the deck waiting for recruiters to call. There is a lot of work and thought that the job seeker must…
Read More3 LinkedIn Tips for Executives to Make the Most of LinkedIn
It’s easy to dismiss the latest social network as a fleeting fad or a waste of time. Facebook is for fun, while X moves at lightning speed. LinkedIn, on the other hand, is where it’s at for those serious about furthering their careers. Follow these 3 LinkedIn Tips for Executives to make the most out…
Read MoreThree Things You Can Do TODAY To Move Your Passive Job Search Forward
Feeling like you want to see what opportunity is out there in the marketplace? Not sure what to do to get it going or if you even want to look for a job? Well, start your own research tour. Learn about what you think you may want to do next. You do not need to…
Read MoreJob Searching? 19 Creative Ways To Build Your Target Company List
As your job search consultant, I aim to provide you 19 creative ways to build your target company list, so you can find your own job leads. This way, you are taught how to fish and you are not be dependent on third party recruiters and job boards. Here, I expand on the target company…
Read More12 Places Corporate Recruiters Look For Their Next Hire
I conducted an informal survey of approximately 20 corporate recruiters, asking each which sources they use to find qualified candidates. While this isn’t a scientific poll, the results still reflect the shift in the job search landscape. For each lead source on this list, ask yourself: Will I be found here? Am I spending too…
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