Why Having a Blog Can Jumpstart Your Career
In many ways it seems that almost everyone has a blog these days. Scour the internet and you find blogs on so many topics it’s often mindboggling. Travel, beauty, business, cats; blogs exist about…
Using Social Media to Attract Potential Employers
Attracting Potential Employers Through Social Media– It’s Not an Option Anymore for job hunters. It's a game changer. A job search is a full-fledged campaign. Gone are the days of posting your resume…
How to Write Better Cover Letters and Emails to Employers
When you’re applying for a new job, you don’t get more than one chance to make a good impression. If you are submitting a resume via email, then you have to write a nice introduction and attach…
13 Tricks to Become the “Perfect” Candidate
How badly do you want this job? That’s the question you have to ask yourself every time you read a job posting and decide to go through the application process. If you are not really ready to go after…
Best of: Linkedin Tips from Donna Sweidan
From April of 2013, here is Master Career Counselor Donna Sweidan from CareerFolk where she talks about some Linkedin tips, tricks and tactics. “endorsements are just a Like button” -Donna Sweidan
Best Of: Social Media and Your Job Search podcast
From the CareerCloud Radio archives, this audio with Jennifer Scott of Hire Effect is a great listen if you never heard it published from 3 years ago. Learn how to approach social media for your job…
Job Stories: GigMasters in Connecticut
In today's Job Story, Mike Caldwell, CEO of Connecticut based Gigmasters talks about his company and answers questions about working at the online company which helps people find and book talent for…
4 Ways to get More Exposure on Linkedin
If you’re on LinkedIn then you already understand the value it can provide to your career, but the chances are you are not using it to it’s full potential. What if you knew exactly how to uncover…
3 Psychological Tips and Tricks for Selling Yourself in your Cover Letter
You’ve found a great job opportunity. Your resume is on point, and you know that you will shine in an interview. The only thing you have left to do is compose a cover letter. By now, you know that it…
Leadership Roles Not For You? Become a Follower
The Importance of Great Followers The names of great leaders fill the pages of our history books, are spoken at countless awards ceremonies, and punctuate the daily news. Great leaders may enjoy fame…