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
6 Steps to a More Marketable LinkedIn Profile
Today our guest blogger is Jeff Haden. Jeff is a columnist for Inc.com and CBSMoneyWatch.com. He has written more than 30 non-fiction books, including four Business and Investing titles that reached #1 on Amazon’s bestseller list.
Jeff learned much of what he knows about business from managing a 250-employee book manufacturing plant. Everything else he picked up from ghostwriting books for some of the smartest CEOs and leaders in business. Follow him on Twitter at @Jeff_Haden.
Overall, LinkedIn is the best social media platform for entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals. Unfortunately, your LinkedIn profile may not be helping you to create those connections.
So let’s tune yours up with six simple steps: 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
Video Friday – Ready, Set, Interview!
The 15-30 minutes leading up to a job interview are an important time to prepare yourself for success. In this video Jobfully’s Carrie Krueger gives you ten last minute things to do so you’re ready. Read More
Video Friday: Researching People before the Interview
Good preparation for an interview includes researching the company and the position you’re applying for, but it also includes researching the individuals who will be interviewing you. Here are some tips for helpful research you can do. Read More
Finding Connections When Applying for a Job
It’s critical to make use of connections to the company when you are applying for a position. Job seekers sometimes struggle to come up with such connections if they don’t happen to know someone who works there. Here are some things you can do to dig up connections: Read More
Video Friday – Perfecting Your Elevator Pitch and Using it Right
Being able to share your value quickly and concisely is an important piece of a successful job search. In this video, learn how to craft an “elevator pitch” and how to use it the right way. Read More
5 Things to Do After a Great Job Interview
You aced the interview! You walk out feeling proud and relieved. It didn’t just go well, it went great! Before you pop a champagne cork, here are five things you must do: Read More