Forty-eight percent of employers use Google or other search engines to research candidates, according to a survey by CareerBuilder. And a report by Jobvite found that 93 percent use LinkedIn to vet candidates. It’s always wise to clean up your … Continue reading
Free expert job search advice campaign unveiled
We all love something free, right? From now through early November, job search advice from leading resume writers, personal branding strategists, and career coaches, including myself, will be shared first via Twitter and then through a free e-book download. One … Continue reading
Best 25 tips for any Twitter newbie
If you’re a professional or executive-level job searcher, you’ve probably read or been told that Twitter should be a part of your job search plan. But what does that mean? And how do you go about getting started on Twitter? Twitter can … Continue reading
Expert advice – yours for the taking
I read a great post last week by Tim Tyrell-Smith of Tim’s Strategy about how to utilize career experts during your job search. Tim’s an advocate of hiring career experts and made three very valid points in his post. (1) If you could … Continue reading
5 ‘Job Search Don’ts’ for Twitter
The Twitter Job Search Guide: Find a Job and Advance Your Career in Just 15 Minutes a Day by Susan Britton Whitcomb, Chandlee Bryan, and Deb Dib (JIST, 2010) is hitting bookstores this month. If you’re venturing out into the Twitterverse … Continue reading