Tag archive for social media

Between current economic conditions and the technological evolution of the Internet, the traditional approach most job seekers have taken in the past is no longer viable. The approach – developing a resume and cover letter, locating jobs on and submitting your resume to corporate sites…

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Lawyers and detectives may be the roles most commonly depicted on TV, but the jobs that get high ratings in real life are often lesser known Tech jobs. According to salary research from Robert Half, demand for positions such as mobile application developers, data warehouse…

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Walter Lara’s first tweet back in 2009 started with the words “I’m being deported.” Two years later, he lives in Miami, works legally, has a driver’s license and pays in-state tuition at Miami Dade College Immigration. He is one of a few dozen young, undocumented…

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Unless you’re fortunate enough to be deliriously happy with your professional life, the odds are high that you’ll be looking for a different job in the future. On the bright side, the fact that you’re reading this article means you know how to navigate the…

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Social media tools are becoming mandatory for career success.A They are free advertising and give you the ability to connect directly with hiring managers, entrepreneurs and recruiters, instead of applying for jobs through job boards, which are black holes.A  Your digital assets – blog, podcast, and…

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Social media has emerged like an errant piece of debris from a tornado, and has smacked the world of business in its metaphorical face. Depending on who you talk to, this emergence of no-holds-barred communication has resulted in either the apocalypse for privacy and internal…

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We’ve been working with a team of recruiters to introduce social recruiting. It’s not unusual, but their biggest fear is the time needed to get started and do some meaningful networking. This is a common problem for desk-based recruiters who have responsibilities for finding jobs…

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Social media is awesome, isn’t it? It does so much and asks so little. And using social media the right way can hook you up with the right people, in the right place, at the right time. When used to its fullest potential, actively engaging…

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Successful business people are always looking for their next rock star employee. The question is where do you find them? The good news is that the latest LinkedIn stats — 60 million professional profiles spanning 200 countries — would indicate this is a good place…

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We’ve talked a lot about the importance of putting forth a professional — or at least discreet — image on Facebook and howA employers are paying attention to your online reputation. But as it turns out, employers aren’t the only ones forming opinions based on social…

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