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 18th, 2011
Advice: Social Media Searches
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January 17th, 2011
Job Hunting Emails: Stay Professional
A reminder to always maintain a professional style when emailing regarding jobs or inquiries.
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.
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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
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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
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January 4th, 2011
Keywords for success with online resumes and social media
“More than 65 per cent of Fortune 100 companies use LinkedIn’s hiring solutions to find talent”
A recent article in the Vancouver Sun once again highlights the usefulness and importance of social media and online presence when networking for a job. But how to use these tools to your personal advantage?
According to LinkedIn’s records, “extensive experience, innovative, dynamic, motivated, team player, results-oriented, fast-paced, proven track record, multitasker and entrepreneurial” are Canada’s Top 10 employment buzzwords but if you’re hoping to stand apart from the crowd, it’s time to be more descriptive and personal with your buzzwords.
SkyHigh Resumes now offers services with LinkedIn profiles. A career coach can help identify your unique skills and best present them on paper and online. It’s never to late to join social media and update your resume for the new year!
Check out the full article “Freshen up that online resume with original keywords”:
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/workplace/Freshen+that+online+resumé+with+original+keywords/4050515/story.html
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