The LinkedIn Bible: Everything C-level Executives Need to Know

From Executive Resume Branding Blog. Posted under Networking, Online Identity, Social Networking on July 10th, 2009

1274433147_d9b5d6f59c1 C.G. Lynch at CIO.com put together an extensive compilation of his posts on getting the best out of LinkedIn. He offers “advice on how to build a strong profile, practice good etiquette, manage connections and recommendations, and stand out to recruiters and employers with the social networking service.” Bookmark this page! Among over a dozen posts are the following: 1.  LinkedIn Etiquette: Five Dos and Don’ts Bad practices on LinkedIn can alienate your connections and turn off potential employers considering you. Continue Reading »

 

Resume Trouble

From An Honest Day's Work. Posted under Career Management, Resumes on July 9th, 2009

Since I am a recruiter and a resume writer, I see a lot of resumes.  I also get a lot of questions about resumes.  And from what I’m seeing and hearing, there seems to be some confusion about resumes in general.  So, I’m dedicating today’s post to resumes and sharing my thoughts about some of the more common resume blunders and why you should avoid them. Continue Reading »

 

Update to Technology Tools for Job Seekers

From Career Goddess. Posted under Internet Job Search, Technology on July 9th, 2009

Technology Tool for Job SearchAre you craving even more technology tools to make your job search easier? If so, you may want to augment my 3-part series Technology Tools for Job Seekers with a few more tools: 1. Zoosa.org – aggregator source for social enterprise news and job postings from the non-profit, education, government, and for-profit sectors. Zoosa.org currently defines social enterprise to include the following areas: Continue Reading »

 

You’ll Never Please ‘em All So Don’t Try!

From Blue Sky Resumes Blog. Posted under Branding, Resumes on July 9th, 2009

Just had a conversation with a client that prompted this quick post. The client loves his new resume except for one feature. This feature is a little unusual (can’t tell you what it is - trade secret!) but really makes his resume pop. It will not appeal to everyone - some recruiters may even dislike it - but for his target audience it’s perfect. Continue Reading »

 

Gannett Delivers on Promise of Layoffs

From Publishing Careers. Posted under Uncategorized on July 9th, 2009

Last week I tweeted the news that Gannett was planning to lay off up to 1,000 people in its various local newspapers across the nation. Looks like it's all going down right now. Worst hit at this point are the papers in Detroit (132), Cincinnati (up to 100), Nashville (60), and Tucson (about 60), although people are also reporting that four people have been let go from the Indianapolis Star. (When I find out who, I'll let you know.) Continue Reading »

 

Guys: How Old Do You Look When Job Searching?

From Kim Isaacs. Posted under Job Search on July 9th, 2009

manhorse How Old Do You Look?

A Job Search Style Makeover for Men

By Kim Isaacs, Monster Resume Expert We’ve all heard about the importance of first impressions, and this is especially true during a job search when competition is fierce. Your appearance, resume and even the way you search for a job could be preventing you from getting the interviews and job offers you deserve. If you’re concerned your job search is at a standstill because you appear to be too old, it’s time for a job search style makeover. Continue Reading »

 

Ace the Interview with The Power of R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

From Murray A. Mann. Posted under Diversity, Interviewing, Latino on July 9th, 2009

In our post, Embrace Your Value to Unleash Your Career Power - Con Confianza, we discussed that for many Latinos, a key personal barrier impacting success in job interviewing and performance reviews is cultural modesty and self-promotion: a hesitancy to communicate one's accomplishments and abilities to the employer.

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Avoiding Salary Negotiation Blunders

From The Career Doctor Blog. Posted under Salary on July 9th, 2009

Wendy writes: I recently sent a resume/cover letter for a management position in a state I would like to re-locate to. Unfortunately, I read your do’s and don’ts list after I had my initial phone interview. I had no idea what salary range they were offering and was afraid I might be looking for more than what they were offering (the cost of living is less there). I told them how much I make now and said I was willing to accept 25 percent less due to the difference in the cost of living (I made an error there too — I would the figure is actually 15 percent less). Continue Reading »

 

Organization Profile: Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA)

From Global Diversity Solutions. Posted under Diversity on July 9th, 2009

The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA) is a non-profit organization with a goal of promoting diversity in the hospitality and foodservice industries. MFHA’s focus is recruiting and retaining quality workers for our member organizations, through training programs and products developed by industry experts. The organization invites you to explore this site to learn more about the organization. Continue Reading »

 

Let Go of Your Resume Baggage

From Barbara Safani. Posted under Resumes on July 8th, 2009

closetOne of the reasons why it is so difficult for people to write their own resume is that there is often so much emotional baggage attached to our careers and it is hard to let go of the things we experienced in each of our jobs. Writing a good resume forces you to make choices about what should and should not be listed in the document and the exercise is similar to cleaning out a closet of cherished items that no longer have a place in your life. If you were going through the clothes and accessories in your closet you would probably ask yourself these questions: Continue Reading »

 

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