From Local Blogger to National “Dummie” Presentation Description: I was laid off twice in 6 months in 2008 when the economy tanked. I learned how to use social media to get to job interviews fast. But I was still traumatized from the lay-offs and couldn’t bring myself to accept any of the job offers I was getting. So rather than
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The social networking site LinkedIn.com  has transformed the way we network and how smart professionals of every age find jobs.  Some “experts” are even saying that with a LinkedIn profile you don’t even need a resume. Is this true?   Resume Versus Social Media Profile The advent of social media sites has given rise to a lot of conversation about
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This article first appeared in the Indian publication me.inc. In the United States, a population of just 300 million, more than 2,000 people on LinkedIn share the exact same name as criminals on the FBIs most wanted list. In India, with 1.2 billion people, imagine how much the odds increase that an inaccurate representation of you might show up on
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Wouldn’t it be great to find out if a Human Resources Manager opened your email? And wouldn’t it be even better to know if the company you applied for clicked on your LinkedIn profile or resume link in that email? Recently, I discovered www.yesware.com, an gmail add-on for salespeople that allows you to track your emails. Since job seekers try
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With recruiters and employers using search phrases to dig up applicants, using the right words or phrases in your resume or online profiles is more important than ever. For example, should you use the term accountant or bursar, insurance agent or actuarial? There are very clear answers to questions like this if you know where to look. And finding these
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Warning: what I’m about to share with you might actually get you hired faster than you intended. Only follow these instructions if you want a job at your dream company within a few months and you are willing to do whatever it takes to get it. These two techniques are based on a single human characteristic, ego. Almost everyone googles
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In this video: Wordle Richard Zielke

At some point or another, most of us will go through the long-winded process that is the job search. It’s a tough business to be in, especially if you’re not getting the results you want. However, when you’ve done your research and have the proper information on your side, the outcome of your job search will likely come out in
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Social job seeker: One who uses social networking platforms and tools in order to find employment. According to some sources, these job seekers may be at an advantage than those who use more traditional methods. Studies show job seekers who use social media are more likely to find work. This may be because of network connections or ease of access.
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While most people imagine a very formal job search language for resumes and cover letters, writing on social media can be much more casual, more authentic, and more narrative. Consider this major shift in language when using social media: that the very best LinkedIn profiles are written in the first person. I’ve heard many stories of people shifting this one element and
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