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Job Search

How Can Social Media Affect Your Job Search?

September 23, 2011 /

People have been fired over what they’ve said in blog posts or on social media sites. Sharing confidential information or making negative comments about a business have cost many employees their jobs. Some employees have even been fired over making positive comments about their company. What is grounds for termination in the cyber-world and how…

What Makes You a Great Executive Catch?

September 22, 2011 /

When hiring managers are searching for their next executive candidate, they’re not looking for someone mediocre.  They want someone who is incredibly talented, knowledgeable, and skillful—and with an inordinate amount of drive and passion for what he or she does.  This is what they consider to be a great catch. Do you fit into this…

3 Reasons Why Creating a Blog is Great for Your Job Search

September 21, 2011 /

Developing and maintaining an online presence is becoming more important as employers rely on online background checks to research candidates.  This is why it’s a good idea to create your own blog.  Blogs are a great technique for building your brand and enhancing your job search as a whole.  But if you’re unsure that it…

Should You Call a Company After You Sent Your Resume?

September 16, 2011 /

You’ve been looking everywhere for, not just a job, but a career, you want to do something with yourself that enables you to pay your bills but also provides a purpose. But, that’s harder than you imagined in an economy that is only slowly making its way back. There is no ‘one size fits all’…

Are Bigger Niche Job Boards Always Better?

September 13, 2011 /

In a world where bigger is often viewed as better, it’s sometimes tough to decide whether to choose products and services based upon size or other specific factors.  This can even be the case when deciding which job boards to use within your niche. Of course, niche job boards could be considered the smaller version…

Five Steps to Retool and Start Your Job Search

September 9, 2011 /

Retooling your job search can be a daunting experience. You might have the feeling that you’re starting everything over from the beginning, but that’s not the case. You have tons of experience that will be valuable no matter what job you decide to take. Things like knowing how a business works, getting along with coworkers…