When you’re searching for a new job or even prepping for college, your online presence is just as important as your physical appearance. More and more companies use social networking sites as part of their recruitment process and Google taps into not only Facebook, but also into your activity on Twitter, Google Plus and personal online blogs. So what does your cyber presence … [Read more...]
Money Monday: How To Unlock The Hidden Job Market
Imagine spending day after day submitting online job applications only to receive rejection email after rejection email, or worse, no response at all. Unfortunately, I see this way too often. Endless hours of effort and mountains of rejections can lead to despair, doubt and even hopelessness. But, the problem is often not with the applicant, but with the way he or she … [Read more...]
Money Monday: Why December May Be The Best Month For Your Job Search
Thinking about taking the holidays off from your job search? According to the experts, it might be a huge mistake. Contrary to the myth that hiring is dead during the holiday season, many employers are actually scrambling to fill positions before the year winds down. In fact, last year more people were hired in December than in January. As Susan Joyce, co-author of New … [Read more...]