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A guide to job hunting

Practically Perfect PA

When you’re looking for a new job it makes sense to have a thorough check of your online profiles to ensure they make you look as professional as possible. Check your Facebook settings to ensure only friends can see your posts and pictures, and check that you haven’t posted anything unflattering or controversial on anyone else’s wall.

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

Allwork

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. It’s important that any current or future job seeker understands that their social media may be used to screen them when seeking a new position.”

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

Success

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. As leaders’ social media presence grows, it seems more relevant for job candidates to do the same on resumes.

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

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

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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OfficeTeam Reveals Mistakes That Could Derail Your Job Search

Office Dynamics

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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Tips From Successful Job Seekers

On The Job

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.