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4 Proactive Ways Job Seekers Should Use Twitter
March 25, 2013 by William FriersonHow can Twitter benefit job seekers? The following post offers four ways the social media site can help those looking for a new position.
If you’re a job seeker, don’t use Twitter to retweet a Kardashian or favorite something equally criminal. Twitter offers much more than snarky trends and celebrity gossip. The platform is actually full of thousands of job posts, rich learning resources, top-notch professionals in your field and much more. With such a smorgasbord
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5 Reasons for Post-Acceptance Job Rejections
January 07, 2013 by William Frierson
So, now you have finally received a job offer and have chosen to accept it. However, before you start working, you change your mind. The following post gives reasons why you may reject a job offer after previously accepting it.With last month’s unemployment rate at 7.8 percent, it doesn’t seem likely that anyone in this economy would turn down a job offer, especially after already accepting the position. Yet, that is not the case. I’ve encountered many professionals (including those in prominent media outlets and Fortune 500 companies) who have advised me 1) you do not have to take the first job offer you receive 2) you are free to change your mind and 3) if you aren’t having fun in the position you’re working in, leave.
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Interview Mistakes to Avoid
December 27, 2012 by William FriersonMaking a good impression in an interview is a big step in landing a new job. In order for veterans (and other job seekers) to achieve this goal, it is important not to make the mistakes mentioned in the following post.Interviews are a time of excitement , anticipation, and anxiety for many job seekers. A good interview is the key to a new career. For this reason, it’s not always the most qualified person who gets an offer; it’s frequently the person who has the best interview. Here are some interview mistakes to avoid, so that you can put your best foot forward:
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7 Questions To Ask During A Job Interview
December 26, 2012 by William FriersonAsking questions in an interview shows your interest in learning more about specific job and company. The following post has seven questions you should ask the interviewer.As job seekers, we’re conditioned to focus our interview preparation on the potential questions of the employer. We spend time carefully studying our resume, dissecting our experiences, and familiarizing ourselves with the company. Unfortunately, it’s all too common for job seekers to completely forget about the questions they plan to ask during the interview. Your
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Should You Be Looking for Jobs or Interviews?
December 21, 2012 by William FriersonWhile a college graduate’s ultimate goal is to land a new job, getting the chance to interview for one is an important step in that direction. The following post shares some tips that can produce more of these opportunities.You’re counting down the months to graduation. But instead of doing a happy dance, you’re doing the limbo. You know those awkward months where it’s too early to apply for full-time jobs while biding time for your coveted diploma. It’s a challenging position.
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Say, Show, Repeat: Personal Branding Secret Sauce
by William FriersonDo you know the secret of making your personal brand more effective to other people? Learn more in the following post.The purpose of your personal brand is to communicate with your target audience — potential clients, employers and people who might be able to refer you to them.
And, doubtless, you’ve taken time to think long and hard about who your audience is, how you can help them and why they should choose to work with you specifically.
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The Five Commandments of Job Searching
December 10, 2012 by William FriersonAs you begin or continue your job search, remember to obey the following five commandments.In the current employment climate, landing a job may feel like a task that can only be achieved through divine intervention. But if relying on a wing and a prayer isn’t part of your job pursuit, then here are five employment commandments to help you get to the occupational pearly gates.
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Did You Add Value to Your Career Today?
December 07, 2012 by William FriersonAs a job seeker or an employee, it can benefit you to enhance and/or add to your skill set. The following post has tips to advance your career by adding value.In order to advance in your career or show improvements on your resume, you need to make sure that you are constantly trying to better yourself and your skills. Employers want to see that you will make their company a more profitable place. Whether by awarding you with a promotion or giving you the job in the first place, you need to show employers the value you offer by doing something to enhance your career on a daily basis. You will be surprised how simple it can be to improve and develop skills, which may in turn lead them to give you the job or the promotion.
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Have Passport, Will Travel: International Recruitment Tours
December 06, 2012 by William FriersonHow should colleges and universities approach traveling when recruiting students from around the world? The following post offers suggestions for determining the appropriate travel company when taking international recruitment tours.As a former admission counselor I have firsthand experience with the benefits of traveling to recruit prospective students. Having the ability to meet students on the road is priceless. Well, not exactly priceless, as there’s always a fee for travel and incidentals and often a very high cost to taking the show on the road. Determining the best recruitment travel plan is a fundamental part of the admission counselor’s responsibilities.
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Think Like An Interviewer: Reminders For Recent College Graduates
November 30, 2012 by William FriersonAre you a recent college graduate who has just earned a job interview? You may think you’re ready to ace the interview, but there are some tips you don’t want to forget when preparing for the big day.The following is a guest post by Patricia Garza. No matter how extroverted and confident in your abilities you are, interviews probably still make you feel uneasy. Most recent college graduates (and job seekers in general) dread going to interviews. Having to wow an interviewer is undeniably nerve-wracking. One interview mistake can often, but not always, cost you the
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