Aug 16 2012
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| Don’t Sabotage Your Job Search | |
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Over the years, I’ve talked to a lot of recruiters. Some have been casual chats. Others, like my Meet the Recruiter Series, have been in-depth interviews. We even surveyed a bunch of recruiters earlier this year.
And the one thing they all say is that if you are looking for a job you need to have a professional online presence. LinkedIn absolutely, but don’t stop there. Don’t forget about other social media like Twitter and Google+ as well. Despite our current economy there are jobs out there. Many recruiters are actively searching for candidates online every day. So be there or beware. You may be sabotaging your own job search. |
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| posted by arichmond at 10:58 | permalink | trackbacks [64] | |
Jun 14 2012
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| Make Twitter Part of Your Job Search Strategy | |
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Unfortunately, the news on the job front was not encouraging today. According to an article on Bloomberg.com jobless claims in the U.S. unexpectedly rose last week. This report, added to the slight increase in the jobless rate to 8.2 in May, indicates that a lot of people are still out of work.
The competition for jobs isn’t letting up which means if you’re unemployed you need to explore every avenue. Job boards aren’t the only place to look for jobs. You need to include social media platforms like Twitter as part of your job search strategy. If you’re not on Twitter sign up today – it’s an easy way to connect with companies and recruiters. Start by following recruiters who cover your industry. Many post open positions on Twitter. Some share career tips as well. It’s OK to just “lurk” until you feel comfortable joining the conversation. Don’t stop with recruiters follow companies too. More and more employers are using Twitter to attract candidates. Citigroup @CitiJobTweets and Ford @FordCareers are just two companies who Tweet jobs on a regular basis. Twitter also is a place to connect with corporate recruiters at your target companies. Organize the people and companies you’re following with lists. If you’re not using Twitter as part of your job search arsenal you’re not taking your best shot. |
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