Many job-seekers underestimate how important it is to have an online presence—a digital footprint to help convince potential hiring managers that they are right for the job. Yesterday’s post about Jobvite’s recent survey should convince you: there is no question a person’s online reputation makes a big difference for job-search success. [Read more…] about Painless ways to control your online reputation
Is social networking important for job seekers? Jobvite’s survey says yes
It’s important for job seekers to understand how job search — including how employers source and hire candidates — has changed and continues to change. Jobvite‘s Social Recruiting Survey for 2012 polled more than 1,000 human resources and recruitment professionals and asked about their intentions regarding social recruiting activities. [Read more…] about Is social networking important for job seekers? Jobvite’s survey says yes
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How to follow up and keep new contacts
Networking is great. Meeting a lot of new people is terrific. However, knowing what to do once you’ve made a contact is just as important as finding the contact. How can you hook your contacts? [Read more…] about How to follow up and keep new contacts
How to ask your network for help
What’s the best way to reach out to your network? Don’t be too general, for starters! [Read more…] about How to ask your network for help