Posts Tagged ‘social media’
How to Use Instagram in Your Job Search
Have you added Instagram as a tool for your job search? Our online presence is important in a solid job-hunting plan. In-person networking can be difficult during the pandemic. This means that it’s vital to align all your social media profiles with your job search. Companies are increasingly using Instagram to present their own brand,…
Read MoreHow to Use LinkedIn Featured Section to Improve Your Job Search
The LinkedIn Featured section was rolled out as a new feature earlier this year, so it’s new to everyone. It’s a great way to make your LinkedIn profile more dynamic and interesting, as well as showing that you’re up to speed on the latest social media for professionals. What is the LinkedIn Featured Section? It…
Read MoreHave You Tried the LinkedIn Publishing Platform?
The LinkedIn publishing platform is an effective built-in function of LinkedIn that can increase your reach and engagement with prospective employers. Relationships are the key to landing that perfect job, and taking the time to create some long-form content within your expertise area is a great way to let people get to know you. Publishing…
Read MoreHave you Updated your Facebook Profile for a Job Search?
You’re out there looking for your perfect job. You know what you want and what your skills are. You’ve updated your resume but have you updated your Facebook profile? Even if you use LinkedIn as your primary business profile, you need to make sure your Facebook profile is professional. Facebook is pervasive in our modern…
Read MoreMake the Most out of Remote Meetings
Remote meetings can be challenging at the best of times: tech difficulties, timing challenges, and a lessening of social cues can decrease meeting effectiveness. However, they can still be successful. Here are some straightforward strategies to make the most out of your meeting. Pay Extra Attention to Nonverbal Cues in Online Meetings Humans are hardwired…
Read MoreHow to Look for a Job During Social Distancing
The world has changed and now we all must learn how to change with it. Social distancing is the new norm. It’s everywhere, from grocery shopping to walking in the park, to interviewing for jobs. Life doesn’t stop just because we struggle, and your job search doesn’t need to stop either. If you’re not sure…
Read MoreCareer-Friendly Social Media
Are you practicing safe career-friendly social media activity? Everyone knows that LinkedIn is the professional social media site. Outside of LinkedIn, you might think of your social media pages, especially Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, as your private property where you can say and do whatever you want. But think again. In this digital age, your…
Read MoreOnline Reputation Statistics Every Job Seeker Should Know
The Effect of Online Reputation Statistics on Hiring And Firing Have you googled yourself lately? Do you know what your online reputation is? According to an article by Forbes, 70% of employees will look at your social media profiles before deciding to hire you. Will they like what they see? A bad reputation costs a…
Read MoreIs Your Personal Online Reputation Hurting Your Job Search?
What is Personal Online Reputation? Online Reputation is easy to understand when leaving a Yelp review for dinner last night or browsing through customer comments on Amazon. Businesses have to manage their online reputation all the time in order to be successful. So do you! There is no real online privacy anymore, so it is…
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