Posts Tagged ‘social media’
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…
Read MoreEffective Job Search Strategy-Go to the Beach in the Fall & Avoid the Herd
Yesterday, my hubby and I went for a walk on the beach boardwalk post Labor Day weekend. As you can see, no one was on the boardwalk at 11:30am in the morning…unlike the crowds that were just there two days before. We each had our hooded sweatshirt on for the cooler weather that moved in…
Read MoreIs 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…
Read More7 Ways Recruiters Will Attract and Hire Talent in 2017
My buddy Chris Russell of Career Cloud wrote an article for Recruiting Headlines titled, “20 Recruiting Pros Share Their Plans for 2017” where he polls 20 recruiters from various fields and asks them: “What will you be doing more of/less of to attract talent next year?” I tallied the answers and here are the…
Read More4 Quick Social Media Profile Fixes to Get You Hired
No matter what industry you work in, LinkedIn is a goldmine of professional opportunities. Savvy users know how to make the most of this social network to build their personal brand and get noticed. Here are a few lesser-known LinkedIn tricks you can start implementing today. 1. Put your best foot forward–rearrange your LinkedIn profile…
Read MoreIgnore Social Media at Your Own Job Search Risk – 2012 Jobvite Social Recruiting Survey
Job seekers can no longer ignore their online presence, according to the 2012 Jobvite Social Recruiting Survey. Job seekers who are not present online, do so at their own peril. Those who are not on LinkedIn are virtually invisible to employers. Hiring managers and third party recruiters are enamored with the easy access to…
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