If you’re still combing through newspapers for jobs, you’re doing it wrong. The hunt for jobs has changed dramatically in the last decade. If you don’t change your methods, you run the risk of seeming “out-of-date,” which is code for “too old for this job.” It’s no longer enough to simply submit a resume, sit [...]
LinkedIn has emerged to become the social network for professionals and job seekers. If you don't already have a LinkedIn profile, you could be hurting your chances at landing your dream job. But, you may ask, what is LinkedIn about, and how best do I use it? It's no secret that a good number of people are [...]
What is a digital footprint? Your digital footprint consists of everything recorded in your online life. It's your online reputation, your personal brand. This includes profiles on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, personal blogs and websites, technical/professional articles you have published, tweets you have sent, and so on. Why is it important? A recent study by Microsoft found [...]
LinkedIn is often compared to Facebook as merely a business-oriented social-media website. In fact, LinkedIn is a sophisticated networking tool. LinkedIn can help you build a reputation online whether you run a small business, are self-employed or are seeking a job or career. LinkedIn has over 120 million members and attracts candidates from all of [...]
