With the similarities between your resume and LinkedIn profile, you may wonder whether both are still relevant to your job search. With a significant number of job openings being advertised and applied to online and the ability for hiring managers and recruiters to access your social media profiles, you might think your resume has become obsolete. Although having a …
LinkedIn has become a beneficial tool for job seekers as more and more companies are using the platform to scout for applicants. Because of that, it is important to maintain a clear profile and ensure a professional public persona in order to stand out among other candidates and increase the likelihood of landing a job. …
By Ryane, Jackson, Staffing Consultant Your recruiter has found a role that would be perfect for you and has set you up with a face-to-face interview with the hiring manager. At this point you already know they like your background and resume. Now it’s time to make sure that they like you. I always ask …
Anyone looking for a job can tell you there’s a lot involved in getting hired for your ideal role – a good resume, relevant experience, an effective interview, networking, social media presence… and the list goes on. From a business perspective, one of the most effective job search tools for professionals is LinkedIn. How can …
Looking for a new job can be challenging on a lot of levels. This includes knowing where to begin your search, identifying appropriate networking opportunities and gaining a better understanding of the industry that is the right fit for you. However, one of the most challenging – and often frustrating – aspects to a job …
We polled our consultants and came up with a lengthy list of ideas to guide you as you begin your job search. Many of these ideas apply to ANYONE searching for a job – especially if you haven’t already addressed some of these possible ‘pitfalls’. We narrowed the list down to give you our TOP …
Beth Tucker recommends the article from the Boston Metro, 5 expert ways to pump up your LinkedIn profile. The article details what you can add to your profile and steps you can take to make LinkedIn work for you.
With so much social media out there, what is the most important medium? What site should you join, what should you say, can any of this really help you with your career? To be honest, social media CAN help you during your job search. It is all about connections, and the more people you know, the better …
Our own Senior Vice President Jason Smith was quoted in the article, LinkedIn becoming tool of choice for job recruiters, in this weekend’s Boston Globe. He makes some great comments about the uses of LinkedIn and how it has become a must have in our industry, here is what he has to say: “LinkedIn has …