LinkedIn is the most popular professional networking website, with 100 million members. Many of us use LinkedIn and have heard that LinkedIn is a great tool for career advancement – and for your job search. But just how important is your LinkedIn profile? Here are some real-life stories that highlight some of the ways LinkedIn can change your job search. Read More
Video Friday: Getting Found Online
Having a strong online presence is a great way to brand yourself, to network professionally, and – believe it or not – to be found by recruiters. In today’s video blog, we share some tips on how to use your time online to stand out and increase your chances of being “found.” Read More
Video Friday: Transitioning Into a New Field
A job search creates a great opportunity to take your career in a new direction. But making that transition, and selling yourself in a new area can be tricky. In today’s Friday Video, Life Coach Patricia Klingler gives a quick tip on how to move in a new direction. Read More
Mealtime Interviews: An Etiquette Guide
You have just gotten the interview and the hiring manager said it’s a lunch interview tomorrow at 1:00. You have never had a lunch interview before or have not had one for quite some time. What do you do? Read More
What to Wear to a Job Interview
It’s the night before your dream interview and you are getting ready. You’ve researched the job and the company, you have directions to the interview, and now it is time to pick your outfit. First general rule of thumb: always dress one step above of what people wear to work at that company. Read More
Video Friday: Body Language in Job Interviews
Your body language might matter more in your job interviews than the word you say. Pay attention to your body language so that you can project a professional and confident image. Read More
Video Friday: Targeting Small Companies
In today’s Video Friday vlog, Bhavna shares some tips to improve your chances of landing jobs in small companies and start-ups. Read More
Video Friday: Understand a Job’s Requirements
Job seekers should take time to clearly understand the job description before applying. Pay attention not only to what’s written in the job descriptions, but also what’s not said. With this understanding, you will then be able to customize your resume and best match your qualifications to the specific job requirements.
Video Friday: Using LinkedIn Groups to Network
You know LinkedIn is a great networking tool, but are you using it to to its fullest? In today’s video, Jobfully Social Media Marketing Manager Dennis Grubbs explains how to use LinkedIn Groups to make connections. Read More
LinkedIn Tip: Invitation Etiquette
Today our guest blogger is Matt Youngquist. Matt is the President of Career Horizons, serving Northwest individuals and organizations dealing with the unique challenges of job hunting and employment transition. Matt is a recognized expert in the field of career coaching, job hunting, and professional employment counseling. You can follow him on Twitter @mattyoungquist.
Over the last few weeks, my schedule has included teaching a TON of LinkedIn classes and webinars around town to continue “spreading the gospel” about LinkedIn, and its amazing benefits, to those folks who still haven’t quite gotten the hang of it. Read More