In category: Job Search / Career Development
Increasing Your LinkedIn Connections
Many folks build their LinkedIn profile, add some of their friends, then call it a day. Not a good strategy for building a network. Your online network is built and nurtured through active conversations, just like your offline network. You wouldn’t meet someone at a party an… more
How Does a Recruiter Use Social Media to Vet Job Seekers
Veteran technical recruiter Doug Munro shares how he uses social media to vet cleared job seekers. Doug uses LinkedIn to find a more robust picture of a job seeker’s experience and abilities vs. what is found on a resume. And he relates the sage advice we all know now –… more
Military Service to Civilian Success: Translate Achievements
A resume is an advertisement for what you offer an employer. Far too many people don’t understand this. How do you show what you offer an employer when your experience and success has come in the military environment? Focus on your achievements! The smartest thing you can… more
Thank You Notes, Critical to Your Job Search
“You did learn how to say thank you when you were a kid, didn’t you?” Patra intones. Did you send a thank you note after your last job interview? You'd be surprised how many job seekers do not follow through on this important step of the job search process. Hiring man… more
Don’t Stop Your Job Search Because It’s Summer
It’s officially summer. You’re thinking of all the fun summer activities that you’d rather take advantage of instead of focusing on your job search. Don’t do it! Don’t potentially lose weeks or months by putting your job search on hold because you think nobody hir… more