Job Search Tips for SXSW & Tech Career Expo
If you’re eyeing out jobs at SXSW, you’re not alone. Conferences are amazing places for recruiters to source for talent but are equally important for job seekers who are in the market for a job. SXSW 2012 is no different and some of their events this year make is extremely easy. Building relationships and contacts […]
Multimedia Resumes
In an attempt to circumvent the keyword-laden resume game, job seekers are taking a more creative approach to captivating recruiters. Rather than dropping the resume altogether, the trend seems to be a breakaway from over-automation and a return to the heart of what makes a good hire. Laurie Barkman of The Resumator explains, “We’ve been […]
Unemployment and How We Can Help
Five years ago, the average duration of unemployment was 16.8 weeks with the US unemployment rate standing at 4.7%. Now, the average time spent unemployed is 40.8 weeks and unemployment is at 8.3%. My how times have changed. Unemployment Benefits Paid by Your Employer The American public is often unaware that employers are responsible for […]
Job Search Advice: Four Job Search Tips for the Passive Candidate
I just had a conversation with a friend who works in corporate HR and whom I greatly appreciate. She has been a recognized HR professional at her company up until this point, so she hasn’t given the idea of starting a job hunt any attention. After an absence of eight years, she is prepared to […]
Put a Ring on it. 2012 Employment & Jobs Outlook.
Job Seekers to Employers: Put a Ring on it Indulge me just for a moment as one of Beyonce’s songs comes to mind. . . ‘Cause if you like it then you shoulda put a ring on it If you like it then you shoulda put a ring on it Don’t be mad once you see that […]
3 LinkedIn Profile Setting Secrets for the Job Seeker
**This is a guest post written by Joshua Waldman author of “Job Searching with Social Media for Dummies.” Why are we even talking about social media in the context of job search? Simple! Recruiters are using social media and recruiting to find talent. In fact, several surveys in the last few years point to a very […]
