Tweet I stumbled across this tool the other day for job seekers. I was reading one of my favorite blogs on how-to blog, called Blogging Tips, and they featured this tool. You can read more about DOYOUBUZZ by clicking here. It appears to enable putting together a “social media” resume. Try it and see if […]
Archive for May 2010
Effective Networking Step 3 – Stop Meeting People
So many candidates misunderstand effective networking. They really don’t even understand networking. Many think networking is all about meeting people. The more you meet, the better the network. This is one of those misguided themes that lead man…
Building An Effective Network Step 2 – Online Social Media & LinkedIn Profile
Step one of effective networking focused on the offline networking process. It discussed why so many candidates receive such little value from networking that most just give up. I understand why this happens and hopefully the 4 steps started to change …
Why Job Boards Are A Poor Job Search Strategy
Are you investing too much time responding to job ads on job boards? Are you depending too much on finding your next job through a job advertisement? The vast majority of jobs are not posted on job boards. This pool of available opportunities …
10 Reasons Why Candidates Fail At Networking
Studies show that over 80% of all jobs are within the “hidden job market”. Only 15%-20% of all jobs are filled through job board advertising or through recruiters. If all you’re doing as a candidate is applying for jobs posted on-line, y…
Understanding Why Transition Often Happens Can Help Avoid Turnover
Understanding the Circle Of Transition
High turnover exists because most candidates accept positions they should never have accepted in the first place.
Candidates with high turnover need to understand why it happens and how to stop it. The first …
Effective Networking Requires Planning – Step #1
The key word in the title is “effective.” Anyone can network ineffectively. The sad part is that most people I meet do ineffective networking. What is sadder is that they get frustrated or burned out and often give up.
The common belief I hear fr…
