LinkedIn Might Not Be the Right Place to Find a Job…
LinkedIn has long been touted as the go-to social media platform for career-oriented connections. Along with serving as a way to expand your professional network, it’s possible to connect with hiring managers and recruiters on the forum. Plus, you can apply for jobs using your profile, making it a more accessible option in the eyes […]
5 Tips for Getting Back to Work Today
The COVID-19 pandemic spurred widespread layoffs and company closures. Tens of millions of Americans found themselves suddenly unemployed. In most cases, those who were out of a job qualified for unemployment benefits, at times worth more than their original paycheck. While this could make waiting to find a job seem like the right idea, it […]
How to Find a Job (Even If You’re Not Looking)
Managing an active job search is daunting. Spending hours upon hours scouring job boards takes a lot of energy, and it’s more than many professionals are willing to do unless they are genuinely trying to find a job. For more passive job seekers, they would rather stay apprised of exciting opportunities that truly align […]
How to Find a Job Without a Resume
Building or updating a resume can be a cumbersome task. If you’ve never had a resume before or haven’t applied to a job opening in several years, the idea can also be very intimidating. While most vacancy announcements do require a resume as part of the application, not all of them do. There are […]
Be Careful What You Tweet! Job Seeker Tips to Avoid Social Sabotage
It’s been said many times over – be careful what you share on social media sites. Social networks forever archive the comments and posts of people who own these accounts. What may appear to be a harmless post can land anyone in legal hot water later on. But, people still think that it’s ok […]
Unemployed? Job Seeking? Here’s What You Need to Know
Finding a job when currently employed is one thing; finding a job when unemployed is an entirely different experience. Studies have shown that it can be harder to find a job when unemployed, because some hiring managers view this as a negative mark for a candidate. An employed candidate is somehow more favorable than […]
