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15 Steps to a Dynamite LinkedIn Profile
December 11, 2012 by William Frierson
Are 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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How Social Media Can Influence College Admissions
September 12, 2012 by William FriersonProspective college students might think that their applications are the only factor in determining admission into college. However, their social media profiles could also influence whether or not they will be accepted into the schools they have applied for. Learn more in the following infographic. Continue Reading
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Why Social Networks Are Crucial to Getting Recruited
August 30, 2012 by William Frierson
Jessica Holbrook Hernandez of Great Resumes Fast
Jobvite, a recruitment platform for the social Web, revealed in its 2012 Social Recruiting Survey that an increasing number of employers are using social networking as a vehicle to recruit candidates. In fact, 73% of employers said they hired a candidate through social media in 2012, compared with 63% in 2011.
This revealing survey shows just how important it is for job seekers to showcase their talents on the Internet. With nearly three-fourths of top employers seeking talent online, not promoting your skills via the Web could make it more challenging to find the job you’re looking for. Continue Reading
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Social Network Yourself Into Your Next Job
June 14, 2012 by William Frierson
Leah O'Flynn, Executive IT recruiter at Redfish Technology
A majority of employers have no formal policy regarding the use of external social networking sites. Nonetheless, work hours or work computers are in most cases not the right time or property to be using to prospect and communicate about your job search. The risk is that your cohorts, your boss, or your future boss may question your priorities and loyalties, and have grave doubts about your effectiveness and your focus.
That said, networking is a professional social activity that you really should be doing all the time, not just when you are looking for a job. Presenting an engaging, responsive, solutions-oriented attitude towards all people you interact with will win you a good image and reputation. Continue Reading
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Are You Underutilizing LinkedIn? 7 Tips for Making the Most of Your Profile
May 16, 2012 by William FriersonJessica Holbrook Hernandez of Great Resumes Fast
When on the prowl for a new position, job seekers must turn every stone they run across. This means taking advantage of networking opportunities, online forums, job boards, and other unexpected resources.
For many, LinkedIn has become an amazing online tool for networking with professionals and finding great job opportunities. But many experts say the opportunities would be even more extensive if job seekers knew how to make the most of this social networking site by utilizing the following seven tips: Continue Reading
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Graduate’s Job Search Guide: Social Media Faux Pas to Avoid
May 07, 2012 by William Frierson
Jeff Diana, Chief People Officer at SuccessFactors
It’s that time of year again. This month, college seniors will be graduating and joining the real world. While this generation of grads may have social media savvy like no other, the evolving lines of personal and professional life are blurred so much so that even this crop of experienced graduates might have a hard time keeping them separate. Social media can still be a post-grad’s best friend, just as long as these common social media faux pas are avoided come interview time. Continue Reading
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Facebook Social Network Preferred Among Creative Professionals
February 06, 2012 by William FriersonWhen it comes to connecting online with friends, colleagues and acquaintances, Facebook is the place to be for those in creative fields, a new survey by The Creative Group suggests. More than half (56 percent) of advertising and marketing executives interviewed said Facebook would be their social media site of choice if they were limited to using just one. LinkedIn and Google+ ranked second and third with 21 percent and 12 percent of the response, respectively. Regardless of which social media site someone is using for business, staying active is essential, the survey confirmed: Nearly three in 10 (29 percent) executives said not keeping content fresh is the most common mistake creatives make in their professional online profiles. Continue Reading
