You know you should be using LinkedIn to create your digital footprint – what people know about you online. You signed up and created a profile, but opportunities are not flooding in. Are you making mistakes on LinkedIn or missing something important? Here are four things you can do to use LinkedIn more effectively. [Read more…] about 4 things to try on LinkedIn
6 steps to new networking contacts
You know networking is one of the most effective ways to land a job. When you have a referral, it’s more likely that someone will review your résumé, and you are statistically more likely to win an interview when someone you know suggests your name for an opportunity. [Read more…] about 6 steps to new networking contacts
Why you should freelance
In today’s economy, it isn’t always possible to land a traditional, 9-to-5 position in your target field. Many employers are hiring part-time or contract workers to handle the projects and work that full-time employees once did. As a result, competition is fierce, and, in some industries, it may be futile to search for typical jobs. [Read more…] about Why you should freelance
What HR won’t tell you
Is HR on your side or public enemy number one? In most cases, human resource professionals are doing the best they can to find and hire the best candidates. What should you know when you’re looking for a job? [Read more…] about What HR won’t tell you
How to impress a recruiter
If you’re hoping to impress a recruiter, get ready to work really hard, because recruiters, for the most part, are in the business of looking for people who have very unique and specific skills. [Read more…] about How to impress a recruiter