Social Media: Sifting the Professional From the Personal

Posted by Stacey Richardson on February 8, 2012

The New York Times article, Sifting the Professional from the Personal, Randall Stross explores the current trends in Social Media networking.

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AMONG online networking sites, LinkedIn stands out as the specialized one — it’s for professional connections only.

That distinction has given it staying power as Facebook’s predecessors have dropped away and as Facebook has grown to dwarf other sites. By keeping professional identity pristinely separate from the personal and the messy, LinkedIn, which is now publicly traded, has grown to more than 135 million members in 200 countries.

But challengers have arrived, in the form of apps. Rather than starting from scratch, independent software developers are trying to add a professional layer to Facebook — and are hoping that users will accept a less-than-complete separation of the professional and the personal.

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8Feb

New Report finds Accounting and Auditing Jobs on Road to Recovery

Posted by Stacey Richardson on February 6, 2012

In this article from LiveCareer.com, New Report finds Accounting and Auditing Jobs on Road to Recovery.

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According to a new report, professionals with accounting, auditing and bookkeeping experience on their resumes may have an easier time finding a job, as the industry is beginning to rebound from the height of the economic downturn in 2009.

The Global Industry Analyst (GIA) global outlook report found that accounting firms hit hard during the financial crisis are starting to slowly see an increase in business with service providers playing a more active role as trusted financial advisers as the market also begins to recover.

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6Feb

Report: Hiring of College Graduates to Remain Steady in 2012

Posted by Stacey Richardson on December 22, 2011

LiveCareer reports, New report finds hiring of college graduates to remain steady through 2012.

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A new report by Michigan State University (MSU) has found that having a college degree on a resume may help more people find work next year.

According to the university’s 40th annual recruiting trends report, more businesses are expecting to hire recent college graduates through 2012. Hiring for those with a bachelor’s degree on their resume is expected to increase by 7%, while those who earn a doctorate will see hiring increases of up to 12%.

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22Dec

Young Workers Become Social-Media Mentors

Posted by Stacey Richardson on December 20, 2011

In this Digits video from the Wall Street Journal, Leslie Kwoh explains how companies are looking to young employees for Social Media advice. (Click link below if video does not appear)

Young Workers Become Social- Media Mentors

20Dec

8 Reasons to Continue Your Holiday Job Search

Posted by Stacey Richardson on December 8, 2011

In her article for U.S. News & World Report, Lindsay Olson describes 8 Reasons to Continue Your Holiday Job Search.

Tips from this article include:

  • Your competitor job seekers may not be looking
  • Holiday networking opportunities are abound
  • End-of-year budgets may provide hiring opportunities now rather than in January
8Dec

What to Do When Networking Isn’t Working

Posted by Stacey Richardson on December 1, 2011

In her article, What to Do When Networking Isn’t Working,  About.com Guide Alison Doyle explains how you can overcome a slow job search.

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Sometimes, despite your best efforts at applying for jobs, looking for contacts to network with at companies, and doing everything else within your power to get your candidacy noticed, you’re stuck.This is a tough job market and it’s not a question of you not doing the right things. You can be doing everything you’re supposed to do to job search effectively and can still hit brick walls when it comes to getting noticed by employers.

What else can you do? It can take thinking outside the typical job search strategies box and being creative to get the attention of a prospective employer. Leading career expert and author Marty Nemko shares his advice for how to land a job when networking isn’t working.

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1Dec

Unemployed Need Not Apply

Posted by Stacey Richardson on November 29, 2011

In her article, Unemployed Need Not Apply, About.com Guide Alison Doyle discusses a report from the The National Employment Law Project showing, “employers continue to discriminate against unemployed workers”.

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The National Employment Law Project reports that employers continue to discriminate against unemployed workers. The latest postings that require applicants to be employed or recently unemployed include the following help wanted ads:

  • Pharma Sales Rep, LaCrosse, WI: CURRENTLY EMPLOYED MEDICAL SALES
  • Restaurant Manager, Atlanta, GA: ONLY CANDIDATES WHO ARE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AS A SALARIED RESTAURANT MANAGER OR JUST RECENTLY UNEMPLOYED (1-4 MONTHS) WILL BE CONSIDERED!
  • Restaurant Manager, St. Louis, MO: MUST BE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED
  • Medical Staff Coordinator, HCA Hospitals, Dallas, TX: Must be currently employed in a medical services profession for at least the past 12 consecutive months
  • Executive Assistant/Legal Secretary, San Francisco, CA: The candidate must…be currently employed
  • Restaurant Manager, Queens & Long Island, NY: Must be currently employed or not out of the restaurant business for more than 3 months

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29Nov

7 Steps to Help You Land a Non-Profit Job

Posted by Stacey Richardson on November 17, 2011

In her blog for U.S. News and World Report, Miriam Salpeter reveals 7 Steps to Help You Land a Non-Profit Job.

Steps in Salpeter’s article include:

  • Volunteer in organizations where you have a strong interest and your can create a real impact
  • Meet People
  • Get Involved in your target sector.

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17Nov

What Employers Want to Know About You

Posted by Stacey Richardson on November 15, 2011

LiveCareer article What Employers Want to Know About You, job seekers are advised what they should include in the resume that will stand out to recruiters.

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One piece of advice you always hear resume experts give is to include “measurable results” in your resume. Numbers and percentages are like magnets that attract a hiring manager’s attention because they act as proof of what you’re capable of achieving.

Compare the following two statements:

  • Skilled contract renewal negotiator.
  • Successfully negotiated 100% of contract renewals totaling 2M revenue.

Which candidate would you choose? It’s easy to claim that you’re a skilled negotiator, but there’s no impact unless you provide context using tangible results.

Some people fear that including the numbers may reveal too much or may put them at a disadvantage for a higher-level position. My response to that is that not providing enough detail or quantifiable results will automatically put you out of the running. If you don’t back up your statements in your resume, a hiring manager is going to assume that you haven’t really done anything worth noting.

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15Nov

When the First Interview is a Phone Call

Posted by Stacey Richardson on November 10, 2011

New York Times article, When the First Interview is a Phone Call, Phyllis Korkki helps job seekers prepare for a phone interview.

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With companies sometimes receiving hundreds of applications for a single job, it is becoming more common for hiring managers to conduct initial screening interviews over the phone. This saves them considerable time and money — especially if a candidate lives out of town.

Don’t take these interviews lightly. “It is important to prepare for a telephone interview just as you would for a regular interview,” said Alison Doyle, a job search specialist for About.com, which is owned by The New York Times Company.

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10Nov