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There are several Twitter applications out there that I like to use as part of how I connect with others. One in particular has the potential to be a great asset to job seekers in the age of YouTube and Twitter.

BubbleTweet (http://www.bubbletweet.com) is a free services that creates a 30-second video bubble, that you produce, which incorporates the layout of your Twitter account. Here is a an explanation from the… Continue

I just recently read an article written by Joann S. Lublin of the Wall Street Journal entitled Lessons of Extreme Job Hunting. In it were examples of job seekers who have taken their job search to the extreme. I recommend reading this article in full.

Here are some examples of how "extreme" some job seekers are going to in hopes of making themselves standout in the crowd. There's the MIT… Continue

Forty-five Percent of Employers Use Social Networking Sites to Research Job Candidates, CareerBuilder Survey Finds.

If you are an active job seeker then this headline should make you raise an eyebrow.

Careerbuilder surveyed 2,600 employers of which 45% reported they used social networking sites to research candidates.

Here are some of the other findings that the survey revealed.

Job seekers are cautioned to be mindful of the i… Continue

I recently had the pleasure to interview Will Robinson, co-founder of VirtualJobCoach – Will brings 15 years of creative product strategy, marketing, business and technical experience to VirtualJobCoach.

Tell our readers… Continue

Your job search has paid off and you have been invited in for an interview. Here are four tips to help you prepare for the interview and make it a success.

Do your homework - One of the top complaints recruiters and hiring managers have about job seekers is in their lack of preparation for the interview. Do you research, visit the company's web page, make yourself familiar with the products or services that they provide. Read the latest press releases, pick out an interesting, recent fac… Continue