12 Places Corporate Recruiters Look For Their Next Hire

I did an informal survey of approximately 20 corporate recruiters asking each of them which sources they use to find qualified candidates. While this isn’t a scientific poll, the results were still reflective of the shift occurring in the job search landscape. For each lead source on this list, ask yourself: Will I be found…

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Is Facebook Better Than LinkedIn for Generating Job Leads?

Did you know Facebook, not LinkedIn, may be the key to generating job leads & finding your next job? Facebook has always been a great place to connect with family and friends about all things social. Now, it’s also an effective way to connect with your next potential employer. In February 2017, Facebook opened up…

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Is Your Need for Social Media Privacy Hurting Your Job Search?

I have a friend, a high level HR executive, who hardly uses Facebook (and only for personal stuff), is barely present on LinkedIn and sees no value in Twitter. Now I know having a vibrant presence on social media is not a requirement to live fully in this world, except that he is eager to…

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Numbers Talk: Why You Must Use Social Media in Your Job Search

  You have read so many articles like “14 Ways to Use Twitter to Land a Job” or “8 Ways to Get Recruiters to Find You on LinkedIn.” You may haveread many of ours giving this type of premier advice…but here is the million dollar question… Are you doing it? Any of It? Even a…

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Five Ways to Use Job Boards Effectively that You Need to Start Doing NOW

Written by Lisa Rangel, Executive Resume Writer Job boards don’t suck…however, how most job seekers use job boards to find a job does suck, to be blunt. I think job boards are a treasure trove of information that is consistently undiscovered and underutilized. Job boards receive a bad rap from most job seekers, since most job…

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