Today’s job hunt is like a marketing campaign. Isn’t it time you increased your knowledge of social media best practices?
Sure, you can post your resume on a job board, cross your fingers and wait… or you can get active on social media; putting you in the driver’s seat. Which gives you more power, control and makes you feel better?
Summary Sunday is a collection of articles I’ve shared during the week and are worth repeating/highlighting here, just in case you missed them.
Headshot Savvy
So important that two of my favorite job search authorities shared articles about headshots this week.
Oh No They Didn’t! LinkedIn Profile Pictures Gone Wrong by Stacy Zapar
Your Profile Photo: Research Reveals the Ultimate Hack by Donna Svei | Avid Careerist
LinkedIn Savvy
The Latest Round Of LinkedIn Changes: What You Need To Know by William Arruda | Forbes
Grab Employer Interest (and LinkedIn Traffic) with Your Success Stories by Laura Smith-Proulx | Job-Hunt.org
EI Savvy
Are You Emotionally Intelligent? Here’s How to Know for Sure by Travis Bradberry | Entrepreneur
Social Media Screening Savvy
How Do Employers Screen Candidates on Social Media? INFOGRAPHIC | YouTern
Here’s the article and the infographic credit goes to Klucid and Reppler study data
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.