Isn’t it time you refreshed your job search and career management skills? These social media, networking and career building best practices will serve you well moving your career forward. In this collection of popular content this week, you’ll find help for many of your job search and career related stumbling blocks!
Networking
What To Say At Networking Events To Eliminate Awkward Moments by Lydia Dishman | Fast Company
Yep, let’s face it, few of us like to network. There are helpful tips to make networking less intimidating in this post. Tips on body language, how long you should talk, how to interest the person you are speaking with and more!
LinkedIn Hacks
How to Optimise Your LinkedIn Profile for Your Position | Undercover Recruiter
No matter where you are in your career (fresh out of college to seasoned professional), this INFOGRAPHIC shows you ways to improve your LinkedIn profile.
Did You Know LinkedIn Could Do This? by Wayne Breitbarth | PowerFormula
There are 8 valuable, but little known features and functions talked about in here. I bet you’ll learn at least one new thing!
Twitter Tips
6 Tips to Clean Up Your Twitter Account by Neil Patel | Social Media Examiner
Twitter can be a powerful network expanding tool, but only if you use it. These tips will most certainly help you see how you can get more value from Twitter. Learn how to use lists, follow relevant people and more!
Career
5 Ways to Accelerate Your Career and Get Promoted by Dorie Clark and Bob Legge | Forbes
If you are serious about your career, you will want to read how to position yourself. These five key recommendations will set you on your way. (PS: Bob Legge is from the Rochester, NY area!)
How (and When) to Quit Your First Job by Simply Hired | YouTern
We all reach a point in time when our job seems boring. But that doesn’t mean you have to quit. Here are four questions to ask yourself and some reminders on how to gracefully exit your job.
Hannah Morgan speaks and writes about job search and career strategies. She founded CareerSherpa.net to educate professionals on how to maneuver through today’s job search process. Hannah was nominated as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Job Search and Careers and is a regular contributor to US News & World Report. She has been quoted by media outlets, including Forbes, USA Today, Money Magazine, Huffington Post, as well as many other publications. She is also author of The Infographic Resume and co-author of Social Networking for Business Success.