Workology

The Art & Science of Work

5 Fast Fixes to Your LinkedIn Profile After LinkedIn’s Update

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The end of year is a time for family, reflection and establishing goals or resolutions for the new year. Maybe one of your resolutions is career-related. I, myself, normally have a professional and personal New Year's resolution. The week and a half between now and the new year is a great time to focus on you, whether you are on vacation, using your personal time or spending ... Read Full Article

3 Types of Job Hunters Who Can’t Find Work

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You’re kicking off a new job hunt, and you’ve sent out a fresh resume. And...radio silence. Did something go wrong? Unfortunately, you may have overlooked one detail. There are three types of job seekers whose resumes are more likely to tank even if they’ve put the best skills on their resume for that job. And you may be one of them without knowing it. Some ... Read Full Article

LinkedIn Adds 2 New Features for Recruiters & Job Seekers

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Check out the rest of our great LinkedIn resources and tutorials by clicking here.  I talk to recruiters and job seekers every day. I hear about the great divide.Recruiters can’t find talent; Job seekers can’t find the right new position. It feels like they are miles away from each other. The crazy thing from my vantage point is that there is really so much opportunity ... Read Full Article

Don’t Wait Until January to Start Your New Job Search

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The tail end of the year and onset of autumn can usher in a certain sense of restlessness. Kids go back to school and our own thoughts go back to New Years resolutions -- including those we did not keep. We face the end of the year, feel a cool breeze, and understand once again, in a visceral way, the passage of time. What are we doing with our lives? If our career goals are ... Read Full Article

Getting Started On Your Creative Job Hunt

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Freelancing sounds like a great idea on paper, and it definitely is in practice as well. For one thing, you can make your own schedule. You can decide what projects to take on, and how much to charge (more or less). And since you’re getting paid by the project, you know exactly how much effort to invest, and how much money you’re getting out of it. There’s no overtime, no ... Read Full Article

The Rise of The Mobile Resume

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In Donna Svei’s “Why Your Fancy Resume is So 2015,” the executive resume writer explores why “fancy” resumes are a thing of the past. After asking a large group of recruiters whether or not they read resumes on their mobile devices, Svei learned that an overwhelming 88% of recruiters reported that they indeed did. In speaking of the dreaded “2015 Resume,” Svei adds, ... Read Full Article

How to Build a Personal Brand in #HR & Recruiting

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Today (Wednesday), I'm giving a "Social Share" presentation with Dave Ryan at 7:45 AM EST on Establishing a Personal Brand. Come join us on your way to the closing keynote. It's just to the right of the escalator before entering the keynote room.  One thing is for certain, and it's that building your personal brand is a long game. It takes time. It's also, in my opinion, a ... Read Full Article

Is It Time to Learn Business Analytics?

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With so many specializations and skills to learn these days, it can be difficult to decide which is actually going to give you an edge in your job search. But employers are expecting more out of their potential hires, therefore, to go without any type of specialization or skill that sets you apart may be remiss. As you look for potential specialization opportunities, one to ... Read Full Article

HR Doesn't Just Mean the Office: Unexpected HR Jobs

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For many who study human resources and communication with the goal of becoming a human resources professional the assumption tends to be that your career will begin and end in a business office space. Many young professionals assume they will be working for CEOs, business representatives, and their employees. However, nearly every industry has great need for human resource ... Read Full Article

5 Secrets to Building the Perfect Resume & Cover Letter

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This post is sponsored by OnlineResumeBuilders.com. Build your perfect resume in 5 minutes. Check out their wide selection of templates to create the perfect customized online resume.  Assuming that every employee that applies for a job is imminently qualified - and many often are - the thing that will set you apart and get a chance to tell your story in person is a set of ... Read Full Article