Is Social Media Like Reality TV for Everyman? How Much Information is Too Much?
I am still trying to figure out how to make the best use of Twitter and Facebook for both my personal and business use. I am amazed at how adeptly some folks navigate these social networking tools and how oddly others use them. Have you ever heard that saying, “Better to be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt?” – that was one of my dad’s favorite things to say to us when we were kids.
From a Strong Job Seeker!
Last week I was downsized, again. This is not the first time I've been displaced; several years ago my previous company was acquired. After three weeks in an outplacement workshop I was on my own. I never believed this would happen the first time; now here I am again, a veteran job seeker.
Research / Recruiting starts with Researching
Research / Recruiting starts with Researching I wrote the following article on the very first issue of Sourcecon Newsletter (which was www.thesourcingconference.com at that time) " Research Starts with Research " exactly a year back and still think is very relvant.
Recruiting Strategy for Twitter
The importance of branding was missed when initially writing on how to recruit from Twitter or created slideshare on Recruiting Via Twitter and even when critical seeing so many recruiters were spending there whole day in twitter ( I know you Ain't recruiting) .. which I still l don't understand on how you do it... well Its very easy to get hooked on it... Many recruiters start posting "I am looking for a blab blah manager" as soon as you hear that twitter is the next best thing in social media. The importance of branding, creating your profile, following your interest and generating interest is totally forgotten.
Some Job Search Advice You Won't Hear Every Day
I just read an outstanding article by Peter Bregman on searching for a job today. I have cut/pasted a portion of the article here but if you want to read it in its entirety (and I recommend that you do) click on the link above and check it out
Your Layoff Is Unique – Just Like the Rest of Ours
Joe Cortez is my guest blogger this week. A veteran of television news, Joe is also a victim of this economy's circumstance. He can be reached at josephlcortez49@yahoo.com . It is happening left and right these days - after years upon years of service to a company or career, the great boss in the top-level corner office whom you've never even heard of has summoned you.
Keeping It All In Perspective
She was leaving South Africa for good and only asked that they help her obtain the necessary paperwork to get a job in the U.S. Not surprisingly this client came to this country and became very successful in her chosen career - she has ascended the corporate ladder in a couple of very male dominated industries.
Don't Wear a Tee Shirt to a Job Fair!
Been to a job fair lately? You know those places where company representatives put up display booths to meet 'n greet prospective employees. Last week 4,755 job seekers attended a job fair at the Columbus Zoo. Times are competitive all right so job seekers need to make sure they are strong hunters and good competitors.
