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 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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8 Places You Didn’t Think to Look for a Job

8 Places You Didn’t Think to Look for a Job When people are on the job hunt they often make the mistake of assuming that all the jobs that are available to them are on giant job boards. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, speaking as a recruiter, I can tell you…

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Job Landing Action: Craft a Target Company List Using Twitter

Job Landing Action: Craft a Target Company List Using Twitter With the rise of social media it’s become apparent that connecting with other professionals online can lead to tremendous opportunities. Furthermore, companies are also using social media to post jobs and Twitter is no exception. Creating a targeted Twitter list can help you keep potential…

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How Savvy Executives Use Twitter to Land Jobs Faster

Twitter seems to be a “love it” or “hate it” kind of platform. Regardless of what side of the fence you are on one thing remains certain: Twitter is a powerful tool that can help you build your own personal brand and expertise. It’s also a gold mine of job opportunities. Using Twitter effectively involves…

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