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Category: Networking


Tips for adding structure to your job-hunting days

- January 30, 2012

One of the hardest things about getting a job is just getting moving on a job search...this probably isn´t surprising, considering that holding a traditional job for long periods of time encourages us to take structure for granted. And even people with lots of self discipline require...

Generation Y's career Facebook fumble

- January 24, 2012

A poll by the Society for Human Resource Management to be released later this week found that “39 percent of surveyed employers monitor the social media activities of employees while they are using company-owned computers or handheld devices,” said...

Monmouth Job Networking Experts Offer Advice

- January 22, 2012

Job networking experts spend their free time helping out of work people get their sea legs in a market that makes job seekers queasy. Both run successful job search groups at their churches where they school their community members on ...

5 Smart Tips to Find a Job through Facebook

- January 4, 2012

Finding a job through social networking sites like Face book, Twitter, Linkedin is a great idea. Online college students prefer to use Face book for job search as it...

5 Steps To Prep Your Facebook Profile For A Job Search

- January 3, 2012

Is your Facebook profile is ready for your job search? Take a look at the section of your profile that describes you, and make sure all inappropriate language has been deleted. Also, make sure all of your...

Networking can help you get the right job

- December 22, 2011

Building your network of contacts and positioning yourself for headhunters are not a replacement for keeping an eye on available job openings. So carry on with standard job search methods like monitoring job boards, websites and advertisements...

December Job Hunt Tips

- December 16, 2011

Finding a job during the holiday season may be easier than you think! Bust the holiday job-search myths, and find your next job. Do you have a tip for job hunting during the winter months? Tell us in the comments below. December is typically a busy...

Holiday Networking Tips for the Job Search

- December 16, 2011

Holiday networking is a limited-time-only gift to yourself. Holiday time is the one time of year you can speak with almost anyone around, and, if you start with "Happy Holidays", they´ll be open to just about anything you have to say...Take advantage of all the good spirits and have some fun with your networking....

Want networking help? Do all the work

Lion Cub Job Search - December 12, 2011

People always want to know why they can’t get more help from their network of contacts. If you want help, make it as simple as possible for people to help you...

Social networks, blogs supplement classifieds in today’s job hunt

Living Lake Country - December 8, 2011

In today´s job market, technology and networking are more than buzz words, they have become two key components in the hunt for employment. Murphy said even those familiar with online job hunting will notice...

The art of writing job-search letters

Swazi Observer - December 7, 2011

Normally, a resumé is not attached to a networking letter, but it may be presented during the interview itself to help the interviewer address your questions. This is one of the most important yet least used tools in a job search. ...

Six Networking Coups to Win Jobs

Bloomberg Business Week - December 5, 2011

Here are a pro´s tips on how to grow your job network by taking every day opportunities to interact positively with people around us. She makes it sound subtle and easy. "Tammy three incredible introductions for her job search. Moral: Don´t lead with “Here´s what I need,” but rather “Perhaps I can help you with...

E-mail and Job Search Etiquette

Loacl2.ca - November 24, 2011

At the very least, it will leave the potential employer with a positive impression of you. If you ever need help with an online application form feel free to come on down to the Sault Community Career Centre and ask any of our helpful resource staff...

5 handy phrases for holiday get-togethers

AJC.com - November 22, 2011

“The job search is marching along, but what I could really use help with is my car insurance. Were you telling me you have a good agent?” Notice how this answer brushes off the job search question and asks for advice in a different area altogether?...

13 Tips for Better References

Lion Cub Job Search - November 14, 2011

People have good and bad associations with the number thirteen. Let´s make thirteen a positive number for all by using these 13 tips for better references:...