All Blog Posts Tagged 'first' (4)

Several weeks ago, a University of North Carolina senior asked me a question, "How can I find a job as a strategic creative?" My answer: She's already positioning herself to do just that with smart use of LinkedIn, Twitter, and careful social networking. I'm not worried about her job search; she's doing great already.Renniemapp That being said, I think job search fever can sometimes lessen the attention given to an even more important part of the process--that of keeping and thriving in a job o… Continue

It’s been said that you never get a second chance to make a first impression! Your first time meeting someone is very important, but what if I told you as a job seeker, you have two chances to make a first impression? Your first impression with your potential employer is key to helping you land the job. Think about it. Your potential employer see hundreds, if not thousands of candidates. What makes you different than the rest of them? Job seekers must make powerful first impressions to stand out… Continue

Hello, This is my first time every writing on a sight such as this so bare with me.=) I am 37 years old I have been working since the age of 16 yrs. old and up until this year I have never had a problem getting a job or getting the job I wanted. My last job left me feeling very insecure what employers’ are really looking for in their employees. Although I was a temp (agency called TAP - Working strictly for county employees.) I worked for RCRMC a county hospital in Ca. I worked for 2 years alwa… Continue

This is my first post on the Secrets of the Job Hunt. I'm not sure what my audience is here, but I wanted to talk about summer jobs. We've all had them, but over the last few years we've been hearing that less and less teens are going into the workplace. Why do you think this happens? There are probably a lot of reasons, but one big reasons is that employers aren't making the effort to sell themselves to teenagers. How'd you find your first job? Through a friend? a parent? randomly? It's basi… Continue