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Job Search

3 Ways Twitter Can Enhance Your Executive Job Search

July 27, 2011 /

A whole new world of job search is open to candidates through social media and is booming like never before.  It’s already been established just how beneficial this medium can be for individuals conducting professional job searches, especially when LinkedIn is a priority. Twitter has also been deemed a useful tool for job seeking, especially…

Want a Job? Ignore These Outdating Job Hunting Beliefs

July 25, 2011 /

Despite a wealth of great job-hunting advice, many prospective job seekers are still clinging to outdated job-hunting and resume writing guidelines that hinder their search for a job. If you’ve been sending your same old resume from 10 years ago with a “Dear Sir or Madam”, then you’ve probably learned that these methods have become…

How Companies Use Recruiters (And What That Means for You!)

July 22, 2011 /

Occasionally I get asked about recruiters, if the client should use one, how companies find them, and what recruiters do for companies. So here is a little article on what recruiters are about. Making the best use of recruiters is something that almost all major corporations do now. Taking advantage of someone who is trained…

Are Niche Job Boards for You?

July 19, 2011 /

You may have pondered the idea of jumping onto a niche job board to conduct your searches but wonder if it’s good for you.  While everyone is definitely different in their approach to conducting a job search, when comparing the niche job board to larger boards that spread across all industries, the answer to whether…

Employers Seek Skilled Workers

July 11, 2011 /

While some employers might be hesitant to hire anyone, not all of them are.  According to a recent article, some employers want to hire new workers, but they’re unable to find enough candidates with the skills they need.  The problem is said to be a “skills gap”, which makes the task of filling specialized job…

Not Working? Remain Relevant While Job Searching

July 8, 2011 /

It is easy to sit around and become passive during your job search, especially if it has lasted for a long time.  You might start to think that no one will hire you, but that’s not true.  The right opportunity will come along and your job search will have paid off.  However, in the mean…