Many open jobs are not publicly advertised but can be found by using a little ingenuity and recent surveys show nearly 80% of new hires landed an unadvertised position. Why would companies not publicly post a job opening? The cost of advertising an open position can be substantial. They don’t want to be overwhelmed withContinue reading “How to Uncover ‘Unadvertised’ Job Openings in 2020”
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How to Write an Impressive Job Offer Acceptance Letter
“Put it in writing, or it didn’t happen.” This advice from lawyers is relevant for job seekers — especially when accepting a new job. But, exactly what should you say in a letter of acceptance? Writing a letter of acceptance is especially important if your job offer was made orally but you have not —Continue reading “How to Write an Impressive Job Offer Acceptance Letter”
Why You Should Have Both A LinkedIn Profile and Résumé
Once upon a time, attending networking mixers, industry events, and the Chamber of Commerce meetings was the best way to make new connections and build business relationships. Now, many of these activities have moved online within the LinkedIn community. Much like networking in person, professionals interact on LinkedIn with the explicit intention of making businessContinue reading “Why You Should Have Both A LinkedIn Profile and Résumé”
How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile
As all job seekers now know, a well-written and complete LinkedIn profile is essential to maximizing LinkedIn’s application to your job search efforts. Below are some tips on fully optimizing your profile. Profiles on LinkedIn are structured like a traditional résumé. LinkedIn uses the words you use to describe your work experience and educationContinue reading “How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile”
Making Ethics A Part of Your Daily Job Search Routine
When searching for employment, don’t let your values, ethics, or judgment be compromised or disputed. You should make ethics a part of your daily job search routine. Here are a few tips: When creating your resume, and when answering questions in an interview, always be completely truthful! Don’t lie or mislead employers about your past work experience, education, or qualifications forContinue reading “Making Ethics A Part of Your Daily Job Search Routine”
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