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Some Gen Zers Are Including Their Social Media on Resumes—Should You?

Success

In addition, she points to the idea of candidates modeling company culture, with a nod to DDI statistics that “found that 40% of the CEOs on Harvard Business Review’s … 2019 Best Performing CEOs are active on LinkedIn, Twitter or both.” This is an increase from the 2016 list, where only 20% reported being active on these platforms.

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A guide to job hunting

Practically Perfect PA

Harmony between your CV and cover letter. All too often cover letters either repeat, or worse, contradict aspects of a candidate’s CV. Then consider how the content of your cover letter links with your CV. Is that evidence easy to find? Do you repeat yourself? Is the font and formatting the same in both?

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Call off the cheerleaders!

Practically Perfect PA

They read your Twitter profile. They browse your Facebook updates. They receive a copy of your CV and read the covering letter. They look at your LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook photos. They read a blog you’ve written. They monitor your Tweets. They receive your out of office message.

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You Owe it to Yourself!

Office Dynamics

Also, review personal profiles you may have on Twitter or Facebook , etc.; Next, create an awesome cover letter that sets you apart. I mean a cover letter that conveys something about you, your character and the confident person you are. A network of individuals you can contact for job opportunities.

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You Owe it to Yourself!

Office Dynamics

Also, review personal profiles you may have on Twitter or Facebook , etc.; Next, create an awesome cover letter that sets you apart. I mean a cover letter that conveys something about you, your character and the confident person you are. A network of individuals you can contact for job opportunities.

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Beginning Your Job Search? Start By Building Your Brand

Office Dynamics

Don’t stop there, though; get your Twitter and Facebook up to date so they represent the face that you want employers to see. You don’t have to scrub your Facebook of your personal life, but you should be sure to check your Facebook’s privacy settings. Protect Your CV.

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OfficeTeam Reveals Mistakes That Could Derail Your Job Search

Office Dynamics

Use tools such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter regularly to keep in touch with professional contacts. Sending your resume and cover letter on high-quality paper via the post office may seem outdated, but people receive so little mail today that your hard-copy materials could pay off. Try This Instead.