Apr 21st
There comes a point when you can overdo the job search. If you're madly adding applications to your Facebook profile, firing off applications for most of the jobs you see advertised, feverishly following anyone you think might be useful on Twitter, then you're probably doing too much. Not only that, but you're probably not getting anywhere. It's great that there are so many tools for job seekers, but it also pays to concentrate your search and be ruthless about where you're spending your time. Here are some tips for being more focussed in your search.
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Mar 29th
A true story. Kevin Smith spent months combing job boards, sending applications, doing interviews, and getting nowhere. He started to use Twitter – initially to express his frustration – but then to talk and exchange ideas with people who shared his interest in the programming language Ruby. He sent his CV to the company where one of his Ruby friends worked, and got a job. In the words of the CEO of the company: “We were able to get a good idea of his skills and interests just by conversing over Twitter for several months. While it doesn't remove the need for interviews, it makes the interview process more like hiring a friend than hiring a stranger."
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Mar 15th
Not a quick fix, but a long-term strategy, a blog can be a great self-marketing tool. Many companies use blogs as a way to interact with their customers and site visitors, but blogs are also a good way for people to get themselves and their talents noticed in a wider context.
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Feb 22nd
LinkedIn has over thirty-five million members in over 140 industries and 200 countries. With a network this huge, the chances are that you know someone – a colleague, ex-colleague, ex-classmate etc – who's already on LinkedIn. All you need to do is to find these people you know (by searching on LinkedIn or by importing your email address list) and then invite them to join your network. In this way, you can build up your network of connections.
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This ebook helps you through the whole job search process; with advice on understanding your skills and values, writing a CV / covering letter, networking, preparing for interviews, and salary negotiations.