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Do you bother to connect on linkedin with a personal message?

www.laurentbrouat.com Almost every day now, I receive requests for connections on linkedin. I think linkedin is a wonderful tool…but people don’t respect some basic rules. Actually these are common rules. When you meet someone at a networking venue, do you say… Continue

Added by Laurent Brouat on November 17, 2009 at 4:51am — 1 Comment

What is your plan for finding a new job?

Do you have a plan? According to a recent survey hosted by Robert Half, 82% of those surveyed said they were ready. The survey also asked who had an updated resume. 44% said it has been over a year since they've updated that document. Yikes! Almost half the people hadn't touched their resume in over a year. They aren't ready.

It certainly isn't all about the resume. But

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Added by Hannah Morgan on November 14, 2009 at 6:47am — No Comments

Connect your twitter status to Linkedin

Finally. LinkedIn users will be able to connect their status updates to twitter simultaneously.

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Added by Chris Russell on November 10, 2009 at 9:29am — No Comments

Using LinkedIn to Find Target Companies

OH, my gosh! I knew LinkedIn was a great tool, but this is amazing. How many of you have used the Search Companies function on LinkedIn? In my search, I found over 4,000 within my 1st and 2nd degree contacts and over 900 companies listed in Rochester, NY. So what are you waiting for. It is so simple. 1) Click on Search by Companies 2) Then, you can see on the right hand side of the screen the ability to filter or specify your search by location, company size, company industry, or companies wi… Continue

Added by Hannah Morgan on September 29, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

You are Employed, How Do You Make Time for Job Search?

First, let's frame the question. "You are employed" could mean you've secured a job solely for income purposes. Or you've taken a job that is just that, a job, not something you are passionate about. Or, it is a short-term or contracted position. Or it is your dream vocation! If any of these apply, great. Next, what does job search mean? NETWORKING. How do you continue to network (for your career) when you are working? The simplest answer is to just carve out time each week or month to do it. B… Continue

Added by Hannah Morgan on September 27, 2009 at 5:37am — 2 Comments

Social Media Job Searching (Part 1)

Amongst constant media attention and countless blog posts, Social media is here to stay. And you better get used to it. I here a great deal of job seekers still asking “WHY DO I NEED TO DO THAT?” If that is a question on your mind or if you simply do not know how to get involved, this series is for you. The focus will be to understand the importance of social media in the job search and workplace environments, plus how to leverage that to achieve your next job or enhance your current career. Le… Continue

Added by Jason Monastra on September 21, 2009 at 9:48am — No Comments

Social Media Job Search

Everywhere I turn I cannot get away from the ever evolving trend of the social networking process for job searches. Countless comments and posts speaking to the rage and what it does for recruiters and job seekers. The issue I keep finding myself looking at is the lack of a detailed strategy. How do you leverage these networks? What is the best way to connect and get tied into a company you want to work for? What if you do not have a job - how do you use these tools to land your next position? T… Continue

Added by Jason Monastra on September 8, 2009 at 11:40am — No Comments

Personal Branding: Why It Matters

One of the trends sweeping the career development world is personal branding. Personal branding is the way people market themselves and promote their “reputation” to others. The term is generally attributed to Tom Peters, who first discussed the concept of personal branding in a 1997 article “The Brand Called You.” According to Peters, the way you create your brand is to differentiate yourself, communicate your values and character, and build a reputation. The success of your personal brand will… Continue

Added by Abraham Jankans on August 27, 2009 at 7:08pm — No Comments

Want to Watch a slide show?

I get tired of reading the hundreds of new posts on job search sometimes, do you? I also don't have time to sit and listen to an interview with a leading expert on interviewing or job search (however, I did listen to some of Liz Lynch's interview with Jason Alba). Video's are too long sometimes, I want them to get to the point. I've known about Slideshare and I've heard that it could be a nice addition to your LinkedIn profile. It wasn't until I came across this post,… Continue

Added by Hannah Morgan on August 19, 2009 at 5:30am — 1 Comment

How to Get Employers to Pursue You

I have learned a lot over the past few years about the way people work. After knocking on thousands of doors and placing hundreds of people in jobs, I came to understand why the top sales reps were bringing in six figure salaries and why some people are never unemployed. It all boiled down to perceived right-time value. People often ascribe being in the “right place at the right time” to luck, but I have another theory. Being in the right place at the right time really means offering perceived… Continue

Added by Abraham Jankans on August 18, 2009 at 5:30pm — 2 Comments

Is your LinkedIn profile up to the job?

Is your LinkedIn Profile Up to the Job? by Natalee Roan, CEO of Vjournal.com As I cruise through LinkedIn, it's clear that many people don't recognize what LinkedIn has essentially become - your de facto electronic resume. Whether you're looking for a job or not, at 36 million members and growing LinkedIn is now one of the first places other professionals go to find out more about you. Yet of the profiles I've viewed in the past 24 hours, a larg… Continue

Added by Natalee Roan on August 5, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Another reason why you HAVE to be on LinkedIn

For those of you still on the fence about LinkedIn, they just came out with another product enhancement that will automatically email your profile to recruiters who post an ad on the LinkedIn job board. So if someone posted an ad for technology sales in NY than your profile could show up automatically in an email to that recruiter. Talk about job matching. So make… Continue

Added by Chris Russell on August 4, 2009 at 3:30pm — 1 Comment

A boring CV

My article about why you CV is boring and ineffective aroused a lot of interest and comments especially from people on Linkedin (I had more than 400 views cumulated for this article!). After 1 of the comments on… Continue

Added by Laurent Brouat on July 28, 2009 at 4:36am — No Comments

Interesting things about LinkedIn

I heard Reid Hoffman, CEO of LinkedIn speak at a recent conference. He told us some interesting tidbits about the popular business networking site. * 1 person joins Linkedin every second * 1 million new members every 17 days * 41 million total users * Job tenure is on the decline * "Your network = your R&D, your marketing, your sales team" * Linkedin profiles are more accurate than resumes - "people dont lie as much in public" Reid says * their new company buzz app will search twitter… Continue

Added by Chris Russell on June 29, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Eureka! Strategy for On-Line Presence Explained

Chris Brogan did it. He defined how to build a platform in which to be seen and heard. Trusted too. You may have heard how important it is to have an on-line presence. As a job seeker, you want to stand out from the crowd. You want to be known for having something valuable to offer. You want to know what the trends are in your industry and occupation. There should be a strategy. Read the full post, A Simple Presence Framework… Continue

Added by Hannah Morgan on June 16, 2009 at 5:30am — 2 Comments

Social Marketing... what are you waiting for?

There are die hards out there who still insist the best way to get a job is the old fashion way– newspaper ads and word-of-mouth. While I agree on the word-of-mouth (a.k.a. networking) point, let’s face it, the reality of finding a “career” through a newspaper ad is slim. So, if you are still unfamiliar with social marketing… Continue

Added by Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW on June 15, 2009 at 8:24am — 4 Comments

How people are getting hired

I came across a post on the LinkedIn blog that shows a study of how people are getting hired. This graph shows you where companies are getting candidates.

So if you are a job seeker you need to make sure you are part of these sources. Job hunting in 2009 means taking an 'all-inclusive' approach to being found. Good luck. Continue

Added by Chris Russell on June 11, 2009 at 10:11am — No Comments

Survey: Hiring Managers Using Linkedin to Research You!

Kingston, NJ (June 9, 2009) -- Three-quarters of hiring managers check LinkedIn to research the credentials of job candidates, according to a Jump Start Social Media (www.jumpstartsocialmedia) poll on how social media is being used in the hiring process. Of the hiring managers surveyed, 75% use LinkedIn, 48% use Facebook, and 26% use Twitter to research candidates before making a job offer. “Social media is not only a great networking tool, it’s also a way for employers to perform reference che… Continue

Added by Chris Russell on June 10, 2009 at 8:30am — No Comments

95% of Employers Using LinkedIn

If you are serious about managing your career, you've got to be on LinkedIn. A study released by Jobvite (posted on UpMo's blog) asked employers about their use of social networks in sourcing employees. Here are the impressive numbers: 68% of employers are using social networks 95% of employers are using LinkedIn to find candidates 74% of employers are using social networks because it is a low cost solution 66% of employers h… Continue

Added by Hannah Morgan on June 9, 2009 at 5:26am — No Comments

Out of Work? Get the Top 5 Priorities to Accelerate Your Job Search

Those that have been following my blog already know that I am singularly focused on "accelerating your career success". Accelerating your career may not seem like a priority for those of you that have gotten squeezed by the current economy and are out of work and actively looking for a job. Whether or not you have a plan to secure your next position and get on with your career, you should read this and incorporate my Top 5 Priorities to accelerate your… Continue

Added by Joe Lavelle on June 5, 2009 at 1:25am — No Comments