Archive for ‘social media’

January 18th, 2011

Advice: Social Media Searches

A little advice from Workopolis and Employment Paper on how to better navigate social media while job searching!

Read Here:
http://www.employmentinvancouver.com/index.php/advice/53-howto/705-social-media-searches

January 17th, 2011

Advice: Job Hunting Etiquette

Being appreciative, following up and saying thanks. Good advice in life and in job hunting, whether dealing with your recruiter, resume writing services or anyone else you encounter along your search.

Read on:

http://career-advice.monster.ca/job-hunt-strategy/professional-networking/on-job-hunting-recruiters-and-minding-your-manners/article.aspx?HPS=4_5C3JobHuntStrategyTips

January 17th, 2011

Find Jobs with Your iPhone

Monster and many job search engines have ways to keep you connected to the latest job postings (even iTunes is previewing an interview app)…
Here’s Monster’s step-by-step instructions on how to get their iPhone app.

http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-monster_iphone_app_find_jobs_with_your_iphone-1475

January 10th, 2011

Job Postings via twitter: Tourism Jobs BC


Even if you don’t have a twitter account, try using twitter when job searching, as most businesses have twitter feeds and use them for their latest positions and openings.

This one go2 Job Board: The Resource for People in Tourism is a good one to check out for BC Tourism jobs!

http://twitter.com/go2jobboard

January 5th, 2011

Trends and Outlook: Social Media Opening Up New Job Opportunities

An interesting read for those with or without Social Media savvy. Looks like the Social Media trend is here to stay and will continue to play an integral role in business and work, as more companies seek to include Social Media in their business model yet often do not yet know what purpose or potential it holds for them.

Read here:
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Social+media+opening+opportunities/4057746/story.html