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Social Media a Powerful Tool for Your Job Search
December 11, 2012 by William Frierson
Veterans may want to consider using social media to enhance their job searches. The following post discusses the benefits from this source.Social media is an ever growing, ever changing, powerful tool for a job seeker. When I present a workshop on How to Use Social Media in Your Job Search to transitioning military members, every month I have to tweak my presentation to keep up with the changes to the social media sites, such as Linkedin, Facebook, and Twitter.
But one thing stays constant in my presentations — the reason to leverage social media in your job search is to:
1. Get noticed, 2. Build connections, and 3. Find opportunities.Read More -
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15 Steps to a Dynamite LinkedIn Profile
by William FriersonAre you looking to get the most out of your LinkedIn profile? The following post has tips to help you achieve this goal.LinkedIn is kind of a different social media platform – don’t you think? It’s a little tricky to use, and can be much, much harder to build relationships on than, say Facebook. It does have lots of great features, but it’s not as intuitive or as easy to integrate as some of the other social networks.
However, LinkedIn holds a high place of distinction, and if that’s where your target market is hanging out, you’d better be there, too! To make it worth your while, you need to make sure you have an engaging, informative, effective LinkedIn profile. Here are some easy steps to make that happen:
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5 Ways To Waste Your LinkedIn Account
December 10, 2012 by William FriersonIf you are using LinkedIn for your job search or recruiting, there are certain mistakes to avoid. The following post identifies ways which make your account ineffective.The job is yours through LinkedIn – if you know to snag it
By now, most people know that LinkedIn is the world’s most popular professional networking site. Yes, I have drunk the Kool-Aid and am a big fan.
However, while LinkedIn has many useful capabilities, many people do not use it properly. This ranges from not having an account/profile at all or overusing it. If LinkedIn is not appropriately utilized it will be ineffective or even counterproductive. Also, given the fact that recruiters will often check out your LinkedIn profile, it is critical to have a positive LinkedIn presence.
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Most Over Used Profile Buzzword is Creative So If You Use It You’re Anything But
December 04, 2012 by Steven Rothberg
Nicole Williams, LinkedIn career expert
CollegeRecruiter.com partner, LinkedIn, today released the most overused words and phrases in 2012 in the profiles of its members. LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network with more than 187 million member so if any organization should know about profiles, it is LinkedIn.
The No. 1 most overused buzzword in LinkedIn Profiles globally and for professionals based in the United States is “creative.” Here’s the entire 2012 list of the top 10 terms that are most prevalent in the profiles of U.S.-based professionals: Continue Reading
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Your Transition Timeline
by William FriersonIf you are a veteran looking ahead to your next career move, there are some steps you can take to prepare for it. The following post offers them to assist you with transitioning into a civilian career.One of the first questions to cross a transitioning veteran’s mind is when is the best time to begin their career search. In most cases, the right answer is approximately 18 months from the date you plan to begin your next career. Based on that timeline, you can use the following checklist as a guide to ensure you are doing everything possible to prepare for your transition.
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The Importance Of Your LinkedIn Profile
November 30, 2012 by William FriersonIf you are a LinkedIn user who is looking for a job, keeping your profile up-to-date is a key factor. The following post explains why.One of the most important things you can do when you start looking for a new job is ensure that your LinkedIn profile is up-to-date. Many people find jobs through LinkedIn, especially executives looking for their next executive-level candidate. If that describes you, then you need to spend some time developing your LinkedIn profile.
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New Grad: Why should they hire you?
November 21, 2012 by William FriersonBefore applying for jobs, recent college graduates should know what they have to offer. In the following post, learn how graduates can show their value to potential employers.If you can learn how to state your value proposition to find a job, you stand a better chance of being picked as the perfect candidate. Get the No More Back to School Audio Series. Click here to download.(It’s FREE!) I worked recently with a very accomplished Division
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1/3 Work in Fields Related to Their Childhood Dream Jobs
by Steven RothbergNicole Williams, LinkedIn career expert
CollegeRecruiter.com partner LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network with more than 187 million members, today released data about the most popular childhood dream jobs and the number of professionals on LinkedIn who have some of these cool careers.
As part of its “Dream Jobs” study, LinkedIn surveyed more than 8,000 professionals globally to find out the most common childhood career aspirations and how many professionals currently have their dream job.
The survey found that the top childhood dream jobs for men in the United States were: Continue Reading
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Strategies for Career Advancement, Part Three
November 09, 2012 by harpermac11@gmail.comYour reputation is one of the most important assets you will carry around with you in your professional life. And with social networks like LinkedIn providing more comprehensive pictures of professional experiences and backgrounds, a bad reputation is harder to escape. Building a strong set of references is vital at any point in your career, but there are right and wrong ways to manage this asset. Continue Reading
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5 Best Practices for Job Seekers Looking for Next Career Opportunity
October 17, 2012 by Steven Rothberg
A recent survey asked top third party recruiters (also known as headhunters) to weigh-in on best practices to help job seekers find their next career opportunity. The data suggests that when submitting job applications, developing an online profile and networking with recruiters, there are some very clear do’s and don’ts.
