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

Success

MAY 1, 2023

Gone are the days when job applicants scrambled to update their privacy settings and delete compromising photos of party nights from their social accounts before a job interview. They are even using social media to create their resumes. So social presence was essential, but it had to be appealing to be beneficial.

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Be Careful What You Post Online: 7 in 10 Hiring Managers Are Watching

Allwork

AUGUST 14, 2023

According to a recent survey of hiring managers by ResumeBuilder , an astounding 83% of hiring managers in the United States turn to Facebook to vet job candidates. In short, when considering a job, it’s essential to remember the power of social media — so make sure your presence is one you can stand by.

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

I had always meant to do a post on job searching and so I figured, why not now? AKA – Kiyomi’s 21-Step Job Hunt Strategy 1) Contact everyone you know in a personalized, positive, fun email When I first graduated college and whenever I am seeking new opportunities, I will literally email everyone I know.

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Beginning Your Job Search? Start By Building Your Brand

Office Dynamics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Maintaining and building your online persona is a part of the new job search. Building your personal brand is crucial to standing out from the crowd when job hunting. After all, Inc reports that every corporate job opening attracts an average of 250 resumes, but on average only four to six people will interview for the position.

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3 More Tools for Self-Branding and Job Hunting

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 13, 2011

Lately I've been poking around online trying to see what else is out there for self-branding and job hunting. 1) Tweet My Jobs - I know most of us may roll our eyes or not believe that people have found jobs through Twitter or Facebook because it seems so far-fetched and unlikely. Hi, @AllyRae! Pretty cool, eh?

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OfficeTeam Reveals Mistakes That Could Derail Your Job Search

Office Dynamics

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Job-hunting tactics that worked even a few years ago may appear passé, while using fresh strategies can help professionals stand out among a large applicant pool. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut during the job hunt,” said Robert Hosking, executive director of OfficeTeam. “If Network solely when you’re looking for a job.

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10 Tips for Setting Up Your Social Media & Internet Presence Safely to Improve Your Job Search & to Protect Yourself

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

MARCH 10, 2017

Hello New & Returning Readers, About 2 years ago I wrote an in-depth post about how I job hunt. AKA – Kiyomi’s 10 Tips for Setting Up Your Social Media & Internet Presence Safely to Improve Your Job Search & to Protect Yourself They say that the interview starts even before you’ve walked through the door and it’s true.

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Tips From Successful Job Seekers

On The Job

OCTOBER 7, 2010

Six months later, as the economy grew worse and Woody wasn't getting anywhere with her job-hunting efforts, she had a conversation with her sister. She told me that I needed to act and dress like I had a job, and so the next day I should get up and put on a suit," Woody says. There are jobs out there," Woody says.

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How to Find a Job Using Social Media

On The Job

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

It's not near as much fun as say, watching to see if Lady Gaga will show up covered in raw eggs and bran cereal, but it's something I feel I need to do for my job. People depend on me to give them job hunting advice that will help them get out of the unemployment ranks. I asked for more details and then sent in my resume."

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How to Search for Another Job Without Your Boss Finding Out

On The Job

DECEMBER 29, 2011

Previously, the only way your employer might get a hint that you were looking for another job was when you showed up in a nice outfit suitable for interviewing during your lunch hour instead of your usual scruffy khaki pants and T-shirt. Or, maybe you were careless enough to leave your resume in the office copier.

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Are You Being Naive -- and Just Plain Stupid -- About Your Online Reputation?

On The Job

SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

There's enough instability right now in the economy that everyone -- and I mean everyone -- needs to be in active job-hunting mode. In short, your brand is your brand regardless of the medium." -- Justin Foster, founder/partner, Tricycle * "We recently interviewed an individual for a C-level position with our company.

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Answering Reader Mail: Re-Entering the Admin Field

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

AUGUST 21, 2012

So, it's best to search for temporary, short-term admin work via temping, volunteering, applying for part time work so you have something to put on your resume. And applying for part time work allows you to use the other 20 hours to find a full time job and make the leap when you get an offer.

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On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: 5 Ways to Avoid Freaking Out About.

On The Job

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, February 10, 2010 5 Ways to Avoid Freaking Out About Networking Hear that? In other words, it’s time to network, still the best way to land a job. That growling noise?

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10 gifts to give your career

On The Job

DECEMBER 28, 2009

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Monday, December 28, 2009 10 gifts to give your career As the gift-giving season draws to a close, it’s time to remember that you still have one more gift left to bestow: The gift of a better career.

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2 Big Myths About Work You Need to Ditch

On The Job

OCTOBER 28, 2009

I recently interviewed an employment law expert, who pointed out there are a lot of myths that employees believe, including the one that they can say what they want at work. More employees and managers “friend” one another these days on Facebook or “follow” one another on Twitter. Just some friendly advice from The Resume Chick.

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Answering Reader Mail: Finding Temp Agencies in Los Angeles

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

You ask a very good question and I'm so glad you are being proactive with your job hunt and career. When I started out, no one really had a website/blog/Twitter/Facebook/MySpace so I just opened up the YellowPages and called every single one. I was once offered a job. All I knew was the department and my job title.

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Answering Reader Mail: Seek Greener Pastures or Stay Put?

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

While I do feel like I may not have enough experience for this particular role I am interviewing for, they are seeking specific skills that I do possess. Aside from what I will write below, you should consider re-reading my post from July 2011 titled The Realities of Job Hunting As a High Level Executive Assistant.

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

Be Careful What You Post Online: 7 in 10 Hiring Managers Are Watching

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Beginning Your Job Search? Start By Building Your Brand

3 More Tools for Self-Branding and Job Hunting

OfficeTeam Reveals Mistakes That Could Derail Your Job Search

10 Tips for Setting Up Your Social Media & Internet Presence Safely to Improve Your Job Search & to Protect Yourself

Tips From Successful Job Seekers

How to Find a Job Using Social Media

How to Search for Another Job Without Your Boss Finding Out

Are You Being Naive -- and Just Plain Stupid -- About Your Online Reputation?

Answering Reader Mail: Re-Entering the Admin Field

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese: 5 Ways to Avoid Freaking Out About.

10 gifts to give your career

2 Big Myths About Work You Need to Ditch

Answering Reader Mail: Finding Temp Agencies in Los Angeles

Answering Reader Mail: Seek Greener Pastures or Stay Put?

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