Personal Branding, Social Media, and Career Strategies
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This article is a case study on my personal experience with LinkedIn job hunting and how it landed me two unsolicited job offers within 2 weeks. A co-worker of mine sent over an article describing how Accenture (Fortune 100 consultancy I used to work for) plans to hire 40% of it’s new employees through social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Blogs, etc.
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Hiring Managers, HR professionals, and recruiters all agree – Volunteer work absolutely does count! You simply have to present it in the right light. They really don’t mind seeing a “gap” in employment, but they do want to know what you have been doing, and what skills you’ve been using in your volunteer work that are relevant and transferable to the job you’re applying for.
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Recruiters rarely are involved in the final hiring decision, but they are influential gatekeepers who can make or break your ability to get the first interview. It pays to understand how best to gain their favor and build relationships with them. Here are three tips for getting recruiters to help you in your job search.
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Whether you are going for a job interview at a Fortune 100 company or a part-time job as a cleaner. The format of a job interview is very similar and what the interviewer is looking for is also remarkably similar. Find out the basic 10 job interview must-do’s every candidate should know. Look out for the special free bonus at the end of the article.
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If you’ve been downsized or you just can’t keep doing what you’re doing, does the prospect of looking for a job make you want to run screaming from the room because you think you’re too old to start over? Discover how your beliefs in your abilities will help you land the job that you really desire.
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