Useful Tools for Sharing Jobs on Social Media

Useful Tools for Sharing Jobs on Social Media For most recruiters these days, it’s important to maintain at least a LinkedIn or Twitter presence. However there is no doubt that managing multiple  ACTIVE social media accounts is time consuming. Sharing open jobs across different sites with regular updates can often take so much time that there’s not enough opportunity to engage and talk to the people within your network, much less pick up the phone and call people. Although you should never automate all of your social media activities, automating some aspects can help make your online efforts more efficient and effective in the long run. The simplest way to automate your social profiles with your latest job posts is by using RSS feeds. RSS is simply a format for delivering regularly changing web content without asking users to visit the website regularly or signing up to a newsletter. Most websites will have an RSS feed functionality built-in. If you’re unsure, just look for the orange button with the radiating white lines. The functionality is not just for candidates who want to subscribe to the latest jobs from your company, but can also be used to supercharge your recruitment initiatives. Dlvr.it Dlvr.it  monitors your website’s RSS feed at specified intervals and re-posts new items to your social network. 1. Register then set up the automated posts by clicking on “Add Route” 2. Add a source. Click on “Add a New Source” and in the pop-up box enter the RSS feed URL for your job 3. Under the “Feed Update” tab, select how often you would like Dlvr.it to check the feed for any updates and how many times a day you would like to post on your social profiles. 4. Add a destination. Select the social networks you would like to post updates from by linking your accounts to Dlvr.it. You can then set how you would like your status updates to appear by adding standard prefixes, suffixes or hashtags to each on 5. Select route settings. You can adjust your route settings to filter out certain posts for your website by specifying any keywords you need. Using a free account limits users to five feeds and three social profiles but you can raise those limits by upgrading to a pro account. A significant downside to Dlvr.it is that update speed is restricted to 30 minutes for free users and there is no ability to schedule specifically when updates will go out. This means that some of your updates may go out in the middle of the night when none of your followers are online. However, the free account is enough to get you started. It even allows the use of your chosen shortening service or custom domain as well as adding tracking tags to your links for enhanced site analytics reporting. IFTTT IFTTT is a service that lets you create automated actions for pretty much anything on the internet based on a simple IF statement. This service is similar to Dlvr.it but offers more flexibility in terms of sources. You essentially build a ‘recipe’ using one statement, IF THIS happens THEN do THAT. For example, you can easily use IFTTT to share jobs posted on your website as your LinkedIn status updates in real time without having to use an additonal piece of expensive recruitment software. 1. Create a recipe. Once you have signed up for a free IFTTT account, you can create your fist recipe by clicking on “this” (in blue) in the statement. Select the RSS Feed icon from the list of channels available. 2. Choose a trigger. You don’t want every job posted on your website to be pushed to LinkedIn and end up spamming your network. To restrict your status updates to only a specific type of job, select “News feed item matches”. 3. Complete trigger fields. Specify the keyword or phrase you want the feed to match, like ”project manager” if you only recruit for individuals with that skill. Alternatively, if your name appears in the RSS feed as an author or contact person, you can use your name as a keyword. Then enter your feed URL. 4. Choose an action channel. Select LinkedIn from the channel menu then select “Share an update”. You can then customise what is finally shared as your status update by selecting more ingredients from the trigger. 5. Click “Create Action” and you’re off. The result should look like this: As IFTTT is not restricted to RSS feeds and status updates only, you can explore creating new recipes once you’ve understood the basic concept. This tool offers the ability to automate more than just your social media presence as seen in the recipes other people have shared on the site. For those looking for integration with Twitter, unfortunately IFTTT is no longer able to use Twitter triggers due to the recent API lockdown. Between these two tools, there’s a lot of scope to automate more than just your regular social network updates. However too much of a good thing is harmful to anyone. For any recruiter just starting out and thinking that automation is a quick win for online networking, remember the cardinal rule of social media: Do not spam newsfeeds! Be selective of the jobs that you share with your network  and space them out accordingly. At the same time, don’t leave your social profiles completely unattended for long stretches of time. While you can leave the “administrative” tasks to an automated service, there is no substitute for your actual presence if you aim to be a truly social savvy recruiter! **If your company website or blog does not offer any RSS feed functionality because your web developers believe RSS is a dying technology, watch out for my next post where I’ll talk about how you can create feeds without having to write a single line of code! RELATED: Beginner’s Guide to FREE Social Media Monitoring Tools

A Tutorial On How To Use Career And Job Search Engines - VocationVillage

A Tutorial On How To Use Career And Job Search Engines - VocationVillage Career and job search engines are the way that most people today try to explore different types of work and to find a new job. Career search engines are helpful for exploring different occupations to choose which one(s) you want to pursue. Job search engines are useful for identifying hiring trends and specific job openings advertised by employers who plan to hire.Here is a tutorial on how to use career and job search engines to identify job openings to pursue:1. Start with these lists featuring top career and job search sites:100+ Best Job Boards to Find Niche Talent7 Job Boards To Find Your Dream JobMashables Top 9 Sites To Bookmark For Your Career SearchGeekSugar.coms 10 Best Online Job Search SitesVocationVillage.com Best Career Advice Websites2.  Now that youve spent time above just exploring the Web, get efficient by setting up a personal job search agent to do the hunting for you. My favorite site for doing this is Indeed.com. Personal agents can email you when job postings ar e published that match specific criteria that you tell it. You can search by job title, keywords in the job description, and/or geography. Try experimenting with different searches to discover which criteria cause you to receive the best job postings for your needs.3. Next, use niche job search sites for your particular career focus. For example, for my field, psychology, if I use Google with the search termbest job search sites psychologyGoogle identifies SocialService.com  and  PsycCareers via the American Psychological Association  as two terrific niche sites to find jobs in psychology.It is also a good idea to do a search using a term likepsychology careersA search term using careers rather than jobs may give you more general career info than job listings but it might also lead you to additional good niche job search sites suggested in the content giving more general career advice.4. Set up a profile on LinkedIn and ask at least two colleagues to critique it for you. Then find a t least three people who can give you excellent references on LinkedIn because recruiters tell me that they value more highly candidates who have at least three references on their profile. When you are creating your profile, make sure that you are clear in your career focus so that recruiters and hiring managers dont have to guess what you can do and what you want. If you dont know what you want to do, take a step back and figure it out before you try to launch a scattered job search campaign.5. The major professional association for your career field is often a wonderful resource for job postings and career advice. For example, one of the best resources for trainers is the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD). The association for chemical engineers is AIChE. Often a professional association Web site will have a job listings section and these jobs will be highly targeted for a specific career field. There is usually a window of time where this is the only place thes e jobs will be advertised before the spider-type job search engines like Indeed.com find the job postings.6. Spend about 10 hours per week online and spend the rest of your time connecting in person with as many people as possible. Some people mistakenly think that Internet technology has completely changed the way job search works but it has not done so. Human nature has not changed. If a hiring manager has 600 applications submitted online and a trusted colleague asks him/her to review the application of a specific person, the hiring manager will gladly do so and will likely hope that this persons qualifications look excellent so that there will be a good reason not to carefully review all the other 600 applications!Hope you find a fabulous new job or career! If you know of resources I should have included, please feel free to comment below and Ill evaluate them for future updates.

5 Big Fat Referral Mistakes NOT to Make

5 Big Fat Referral Mistakes NOT to Make We all want to grow our businesses. We all want to bring on and work with new clients. And, we don’t want just any clients, we want the right kind of clients. Ones who fit our businesses, who share our values, ones who value our service, ones who pay our bills! Many of us spend large amounts of our time networking. We meet new people, we look for the potential to build a business relationship. And all being well, we hope that this brings us referrals. That is a big hope, isn’t it? Its a big hope because referrals are built on trust. Trust that takes time to develop. And, if you are basing your referral marketing strategy on other people doing the work for you, you are basing it on sand. We all like passive referrals. The kind where the phone rings, and we are told that “So-and-so suggested I call”. They are great. But, they are infrequent and they are passive. What we want to build is a proactive referral network, based on an effective system and process. One which we control. Getting this right is not complicated, but it does require an understanding of what make people likely to give and accept a referral, and how to set and time the process so what we are asking for a referral at a time where we are most likely to be successful. Here is my list of the top things lawyers should avoid when building a referral network. 1. Failing to ask The number one reason people in recruitment businesses fail to get referrals is that they don’t ask. We don’t want to be seen as pushy or salesy, we don’t have faith in the process, or we simply don’t know how. These are normal human excuses for not asking, but they are excuses after all. We all know that if you don’t ask you don’t get. 2. Asking at the wrong time Asking for referrals is all about timing. And, to get this timing right you need to set the scene with your client and sow seeds along the way. Initially it is imperative that you position yourself as a referral based business in their minds. This means preparing the ground with a client and providing reminders throughout your service delivery that giving referrals is an integral part of your marketing strategy. Then, and only then, when the ground is set and when you have built a high degree of confidence in your capabilities is it okay to get ready to ask. I say get ready because this is when you prepare your client and avoid putting them on the spot. The time to ask usually comes after the completion of the work you are doing, or perhaps 2/3 of the way through a big project. This is the time to remind your client that you are going to ask for a referral. Clarify the kind of businesses you are looking to meet, and let them know that next time you speak you would like to ask. This gives them the opportunity to think about potential referees, and then when you speak again, ask. Building this process into your client delivery should also help overcome the issues associated with (1) above â€" failing to ask at all. 3. Not defining a good referral In the point above I mentioned the importance of clarifying the kind of businesses you are interested in meeting. This is vital, and so often overlooked, skirted over or just done plain badly. Unless our client knows who we are looking to meet, it is really difficult for them to identify they right people to refer, regardless of how much they might want to help. If they have a clear picture of our target client, they will know it when they see it, and be more inclined to let that company know about us. Don’t forget that no one wants to waste anyone’s time, and if they are not completely sure that the person they are talking to is a good fit for us, they may just not mention us at all. 4. Sending out the wrong message Being referable is as much about people knowing our ideal target, as it is them understanding what we do. So often I hear people describe themselves in terms of their job title, and rarely in how they help their client base. If you are guilty of this, and most of us are, take some time to think about what message you give the people that you meet. Do they really understand what it is you do. Do they understand what you do well enough to tell others. John Jantsch of “Duct Tape Marketing” fame calls this your talking logo… selling what you do through telling what you do. Its a really nice way to make the point. If your message doesn’t work, then your message needs to change. We can’t refer business to someone if we don’t know when to. 5. Failing to differentiate In a sea of similar looking service providers, being able to explain and demonstrate what makes you different is vital. If you don’t know what makes you different, then you have some work to do. Being able to demonstrate the specific benefits of your service offering is not enough. Doing a good job is not enough. Being the best price to value proposition is not enough either. To get to the heart of what really makes you different, start by thinking about what it is that makes you worth talking about. What is it about you that makes you important to your clients and your friends. What is interesting about you, what is worth noticing. As Seth Godin would put it, what is your “Purple Cow”? Then, ask your best clients and colleagues what they think makes you different and see how the two stack up. Remember people really don’t talk about boring businesses or people, they don’t talk about everyday businesses or people either. They talk about exceptional people. They talk about those who really stand out. About the author:  James Nathan runs the James Nathan experience; the Business Development, Sales and Service Excellence Expert for Professional Recruiters

Flexible Working Hours = Increased Productivity and Engagement

Flexible Working Hours = Increased Productivity and Engagement Flexible working helps employers meet the changing needs of customers and staff. Globalisation, a competitive environment and technological advances mean most of us work at times and in places that don’t fit the traditional 9-5 Monday-Friday pattern. Employers have a ‘duty of care’ to protect employees from risks to their health and safety, which might include stress caused by long hours or the struggle to balance work and home life. It’s important for managers to consider what flexible adjustments might be made to support staff who need to combine work with caring responsibilities. Promoting flexible working hours to  your staff makes good business sense and offers a lot of benefits: Improved cost-effectiveness and efficiency, savings on overheads or less downtime for machinery Extended operating hours to service the 24/7 expectations of customers Ability to attract and retain a skilled and diverse workforce with reduced recruitment costs and better employee relations More job satisfaction, improved staff morale, engagement, motivation and commitment and reduced levels of sickness absence. Increased customer satisfaction and loyalty as a result of the above. Improved competitiveness and the ability to react to changing market conditions effectively Efficient managers need to make best use of resources and flexible work patterns address workplace pressures by optimising available labour and improving customer service. Barriers to change These will vary from place to place, but here are some things to consider when  planning a flexible working policy: Potential operational difficulties, additional costs and resistance from managers Possible pressure on workers who aren’t requesting flexible working Potential negative impact on customer service and quality of work Problems in scheduling work and shifts with varied work arrangements to consider Difficulties in communicating with employees not working on organisational premises Flexible working may help improve health and wellbeing and, as a result, reduce absenteeism, increase productivity, and enhance employee engagement and motivation. Plan for fitness and flexibility The main benefit of working flexibly for employees is that it offers the chance to fit other commitments and activities around work and make better use of free time. Consult employees and show how flexible working arrangements may impact on the business. Consider such things as: What flexible working arrangements will be suit the organisation? How will applications for flexible work be dealt with the administration? Are there jobs that might be difficult to do via a flexible working arrangement? How flexible are IT arrangements for employees working away from the base premises? A CIPD report on ‘Flexible working provision and uptake’ in 2012 found that 72% of the employers surveyed believed that implementing flexible working practices had a positive impact on staff engagement and 73% felt that it had a positive impact on employee motivation. Not all flexible working arrangements will be suitable but technology means that most roles can be adapted to be more flexible. For some customer facing roles options may be limited but flexitime, part-time working and job sharing are worth considering. Flexible work arrangements succeed when employees and managers communicate well, respecting organisational and individual needs, obligations and responsibilities. The relationship between manager and employee working flexibly is key to the success of any arrangement and is facilitated by setting and documenting clear and realistic expectations.

30 Personal Improvement Tips You Should Follow! - CareerMetis.com

30 Personal Improvement Tips You Should Follow! We often sit back and think about resolutions in our life as we have to review and recognize areas where we need to progress. Learning leads to a better quality of life, boosts confidence and personal development. It also positively influences our life.We just have to focus and plan for improving ourselves these are the main key points.evalWhenever a person should be worried from surroundings or life, he/she will think about change for the upcoming period from which he/she can make his/her life better. Word ‘CHANGE’ means an act or procedure through which something converts differently.Here, for the resolution, we have to think some new or something different from out of the box. To get a successful life we have to do struggle.This topic can encompass anything that involves transformation as a person. It means for becoming the best you have to reach towards your potential.For becoming a better person, you have to improve your circumstances, and this can be achieved by looking int ernally and change the way externally.For improvement, we have to make a chain of steps which we have to follow to make our lives better and for the self-satisfaction. Before taking any action, we have to make or set hierarchy to achieve goals first. Personal development requires planning at first about setting the goal.Brainstorming is the best way to do planning that what is all going in your mind is moving towards a specific way. You just have to identify the direction and clarify your vision.Vision and goals can also rectify as per the convenience of the life. If there’s no success from the steps a person follow than he needs to review all actions and adjust the plan according to the new process as reviewing is also the key to enhancement or improvement.evalHere we are defining 30 ways by which can improve ourselves and enhance skill level to give our best performance.1. Brain StormingevalBrainstorming is a creativity technique from which a person can shake his/her mind and ta ke out all the plans, ideas, goals and conclusions in mind. By noting down everything, he can review all those thoughts and points about which he thinks that only can identify what is right and what is wrong for him than he can decide what he wants to do or not.The process of generating ideas through the mind is called brainstorming and only from this you can make a clear vision. Usually, while thinking about goals person can also think about its solution which is the one. For this, a person has to understand this that there’s also a process of solutions.Never decide things all of sudden or in one go. A person can also give all points to the other person and let him put in his shoe that he can even get different ideas this technique is also helpful for brainstorming.2. MissionevalThe mission is not an article or matter which you write overnight. It’s a goal or process which you can set or identify after the brainstorming. We have to create a set of beliefs according to the preci se vision or path to living.Some of us overly concerned about our peculiarities which is not appropriate to absurd this we have to drive a mission or a statement of our lifestyle by which we can improve ourselves to live a better life.3.OrganizeOrganizing yourself is art, but we can’t play with it as it’s a sensitive part of your personality. For organizing, we have to make to do list first to identify what we have to do or not and then we have to consolidate according to priority.Prioritization is even a process in which we have to manage task list and have to do value addition according to consolidation. No step can eliminate from this procedure as it is an ongoing process.4. MultitaskingMultitasking is essential to do work in time, but sometimes it also affects the quality of work which can’t compromises in real life. For multi-tasking, we have to prioritize to-do list and mark the things and have to do things accordingly.Scheduling can also help us to avoid multi-tasking a nd do time management to meet all deadlines.eval5. DistractionsMultitasking can also create distractions which lead to decrease the quality of the productivity. We have to avoid from all of those things which produce disturbances and disturb the task.We have to focus on the work we have to do in a day by avoiding multi-tasking as it distracts us from the goal or make vision unclear. Always strive to complete one task before diving into another.6. InterruptionsInterruptions come into life every time, and we have to manage it by keeping a clear vision. It’s essential to know how to say No to someone if something irrelevant comes to you and if you want to avoid it.evalOnce you have to manage your time and schedule everything and you want reminder then use technology for it or if other things come in between then try to maintain them according to priority. Try to jot down all the ideas to save time and keep the quality.7. FinisherIt’s easy to take a starter, but it’s difficult to fall on finishing. All of us can talk about Change, but some of us can bring Change this is a bitter reality, and we have to accept it. Always think or plan everything from start to end and keep potential to do it so that you won’t get let down.Try to make a list of those goals which you achieve already to get yourself motivates towards your next goal which you have to end up with improvement.8. Set milestonesSometimes we have long-term plans which are difficult to achieve and most of the times we get demotivate when we can see its outcomes. We have to break those tasks into mini tasks and set small milestones so that we can quickly achieve them.Also, we have to celebrate the interim achievement of these mini-tasks as it will be productive and keep the energy level high. We have to set metrics of success in long-term tasks to get consecutive come outs.eval9. Put yourself in other’s shoesWe have to think from out of the box which means we have to plan according to the different f actors too. Whenever looking at goals, keep believing about the whole picture from all perspectives.Also, take suggestions from your mates on your goal and on the steps you have made to achieve them. Sometimes ideas will be more efficient and make your task more motivating to you.10. Get a mentorA mentor is a person who enhances your skills by sharing a mutual understanding. A mentor can enlighten the new perspective and supply you with a stream of self-development ideas.You can also gain experience from your mentor’s life and review your goals and steps. Your self-development also helps you to grow in your professional as well as personal life.11. ResearchResearch, analysis, and development are the best keys to improve you and reach goals. You can fulfill all your responsibilities in time if you are putting efforts in research and take all views from surrounding.Always, do your homework before starting any project so that you can have a better idea about its end. You can also ana lyze your past by researching on the present and make developments in future.12. ClarityMake things clear by taking reviews from people and asking questions from you. Transparency boosts our confidence with the time as our perceptions get according to the aim. Re-evaluate your all steps by a specific and random period to firm your mission and to reach each goal.Keep your competitors always in mind. It will give you challenges all the time for achievement. Clarify your all strategies in mean time to avoid mismanagement.13. Blind SpotsAnalyze yourself every day and identify blind spots so that you get aware of all adverse vibes beforehand. You can also take feedback from people whom you interact with it will help you to get better even this change become your strength.Try to find out your peers and make perceptions to discover internally weaknesses than make adjustments in your reputation.14. Comfort zoneYou have to come out from the comfort zone if you want to improve yourself and wa nt some change in life. The openness is a new likely indicator of future growth and transparency, and it comes when you jump out from comfort zone to perform best.Every time we have to think out of the box in every matter because all of us are here to act suitably but what are we doing beyond this, is the performance out of comfort zone.15. Art of talk Everyone has to pick words for communication as it’s an art. Every time, every word is not suitable in every situation when someone understands this logic he will be successful.For self-improvement, we have to learn this art. If you have categorical not to be frugal and live a material life, you might be a master in directing the familiar patterns.16. HelpHelping others is an inevitablepart of humanity. Bonding together and helping a fellow is a deed.We all are performing our duties well what if, we take out some time and help others too.Change comes from here that we can understand others as well. To help others is a deed. Teamwork plays a vital role in our lives. It will create understanding and improve our way of communication to others.17. Practice/ExcelPractice makes man perfect. To be flawless, we have to get command in which we perform well and excel in that ground. The most influential relationship you will continuously have is the relationship with yourself.We have to determine goals our first and highlight the points which needs practice and in which we can excel. It will make our goals more achievable and improve ourselves for the betterment of life.18. Learning Accepting concern makes learning possible, and life is too short to learn from your own. Everyone makes a mistake, and it’s an essential part of life which makes us human.Faults are a crucial step in learning, growing, and improving you.Have the courage to make apologies it will make you more confident and fearless. Always, keep your eye on the big picture.19. Super OrganizedSelf-improvement comes from organizing. Organized individualsdonâ €™t waste time. They know that keeping things planned goes hand-in-hand with staying productive. We wait longer for something, the harder it will get complete. If we wantour life to be less demanding and less challenging, then organize accordingly.20. CompeteLife is not a race, and it’s not even a zero sum game after all. The significant competition possible is with oneself. A sense of competition must be inherited in our nature to achieve predominance because all of us have it and most think of us trying to be best a person or team.We are compelled to set higher standards for ourselves to build a better home or to create a better place. Our nature is to set the standard a little higher than before this makes us more competitive, and we do improve.21. TravelYour existence has a place in the world, and you will get new perceptions every day by having views of different cultures. It will also diversify your thoughts. Solo traveling gives us new sights and motivates us for exploring. Travelling is more adventurous if you go to the new destination. Earth is a beautiful planet. Wander around and enjoy.22. PessimismNegativity sometimes a defense mechanism but if you keep your expectation high, it disappoints you while if it’s low, you won’t worry about things when it doesn’t work out. We have to be optimist every time it will give us solutions and overcome all problems.The attitude which we adopt at the time of any situation can tell about our approach, and it makes all the variance in the world.23. Being Harsh on (yourself)Never get harsh on yourself it will break your personality from inside. You made a mistake once it doesn’t mean you will do it again. By mistakes, we learn a lot and if we don’t give chances to ourselves that we are losers.After every harsh situation, do self-assessment and assess your issues and list them down. Try to fix them and clear your vision to attain your goals.24. ImpressionsThe first impression is the last impression everyon e says but what about sunning impression every time. Our every impact in different situations builds our personality and keeps us highlighted between groups. We have to keep our impression ideal in front of everyone.People do judge and give senses about your character but never let yourself down because of those comments. Make yourself prompt so that people won’t distract you.25. RiskMany of us believe that without taking the risk we can’t get success, but sometimes the result of these dangers creates panic. For the betterment of life, we have to risk as taken by our ancestors.Life is too short to take the risk. We have to play same all the time otherwise there is nothing remains except regrets.26. Write wellIt’s an era of social media platforms where we used to write a lot, but the point is to write well. To improve ourselves and maintain the personality we have to get command on writing. Choice of words will represent our character, background, and eligibility. We have to ke ep in mind all factors of the reader that what kind of attitude he has then we have to write according to that.27. PerfectionNever aim for absolute perfection. No one is perfect in this world except GOD. We all do believe in it, but everyone has their skill set which makes an individual perfect for specific field or area.Everyone have to enhance that capability I which personnel has a command to make themselves a better person.28. StrategyAlways make a strategy before starting any project. It will help you to identify pros and cons of the situation. By creating a plan, you can efficiently manage your time, work and quality and by all of these, you can make self-improvement in yourself.Strategies can show you a whole story picture every time of your task.29. Response A person has to respond well every time. Your personality reflects your answers and reactions. Improve your responses according to your nature.Sometimes you won’t answer well which will lead to miss many opportunities where maybe you can prove your abilities.30. PassionPassion keeps a vital role in success. Always be passionate about yourself to enhance all the capabilities and ensure that all of the skills are reflected and respected in your personal and professional life.Also, get lessons from others experience it will also help out to groom you. Keep motivating and get motivation this will help you throughout your life.Establish your expertise by sharing information. Don’t judge people and avoid thinking or brainstorming when you already have vibes.

Should I Be on Facebook if I am Looking for a Job

Should I Be on Facebook if I am Looking for a Job As I was preparing for a presentation I am giving next week, I was trying to find convincing reasons why you should use Facebook and how you should use Facebook for your job search.   I also observed a presentation given by job seeking users on how to use Facebook. What I took away from both of these experiences was, if you arent on Facebook already, it is just one more complex tool to learn and I would stick with learning the ins and outs of LinkedIn instead.   However, if you are already using Facebook, and by the way, here is the breakdown by age of users in the US, you might as well leverage your connections there. There are an estimated 94,748,820 of you in the US. From SocialMediaToday So here are the Top 5 Ways to Use Facebook (if you are already on there) Let your friends know you are looking for work by sharing information in your status update Ask if any of your friends know someone within your target companies Find and Like pages of employers you are interested in working for so you can see what they are up to Investigate apps such as BranchOut which may make it easier for you to find connections to employers Build your personal brand I am not convinced that Facebook is the best tool for job search.   I wouldnt rule it out, but I wouldnt obsess over it either! Have you had a success story using Facebook?   Please, I would be interested to know!

10 Trends For Resume Writing

10 Trends For Resume WritingMore people are looking for ways to increase their resume writing skills. A resume should be written using the right style, phrases, and punctuation. That is if you want your resume to stand out from all of the others.Writing a good resume takes time. If you spend your time reading resumes you will only become bored. There are several good methods you can use to help your resume stand out from the rest. In this article we will take a look at the top 10 trends for resume writing that will help you get started.o Resource Box: The resource box is where you state what job you hold, what experience you have, and any relevant positions you may have held. In the resource box you can also state any awards or degrees you may have earned. All these are important in deciding how qualified you are for the position. It is the first thing that an employer will see when he or she looks at your resume. They are going to see the details about you and they are going to deci de whether or not you are worthy of the job.o Professional Resume Writer: While hiring a professional resume writer can be expensive, it can be very well worth it in the long run. You want to be sure that you hire someone who is going to meet with you personally to discuss your interests and plans. You want to make sure they have the ability to put together a professional looking resume. That does not mean you need to hire someone that is out of your price range. You can find quality professional writers through online communities or in job fairs.o Layout: The layout should look professional and match the title of the position you are applying for. Avoid creating graphics that do not match the position or job you are applying for. Good layout makes the reader interested in the information that you have to offer them. You want to make sure that your layout fits into the position title.A Brief Summary: This is a summary of the basic information about you and why you are the best perso n for the job. You want to include important and relevant information to help in your resume. You want to make sure that your summary is organized and easy to read. Your summary should contain the details that matter most.o Top 5: This is a list of your strengths and the qualities that you offer to the employer. This is where you go over what qualities you have that will be a benefit to the job. You want to focus on the qualities that will help you succeed in the position. This is the part that will help you stand out from all of the other applicants. It is an effective way to show employers what you can do for them.If you have trouble writing a resume then you can contact an experienced resume writer. There are many talented writers available through online communities or job fairs.