Get up to speed on the subtleties of job search! If you haven’t had to look for a job in awhile or this is your first search post grad, these articles cover hot topics you should master!
Each week I share hundreds of articles across social media written by talented, in-the-know experts! I share the best of the best here on Sunday.
I highly recommend you follow the authors of these articles so you can have your finger on the pulse of all things job search and career related!
From general job search help to networking- how you communicate your value to future employers is the most important thing you can work on. These articles should help you do that!
JOB SEARCH
5 Ways Employers Prefer to Hire
by Bob McIntosh | Recruiter.com
Practical and applicable information to improve how you conduct your job search!
NETWORKING
3 Steps to a Perfect Informational Interview
by Lily Zhang | The Muse
This lays out the steps you need to take (and sample questions you can ask) to conduct an informational interview (though I prefer to call it an informational meeting).
COMMUNICATION
Email Best Practices: How to Make a Great First Impression with Employers
by Simply Hired | YouTern
You will be communicating with potential employers a lot during your job search. Do not overlook how important this is. You can turn off someone quite easily. Follow these guidelines to avoid costly mistakes!
Job Seeker Must Have — An Email Signature Block
by Donna Svei | Avid Careerist
What, you don’t have an email signature for your personal email? You are missing one of the best opportunities to promote yourself! Read this immediately!
6 Ways To Create Infographics That Get Results
by Donna Moritz | Socially Sorted
If you want to learn more about infographics, this post is for you! Written for businesses, it absolutely applies to job seekers that are serious about marketing themselves. Consider using an infographic to highlight your career achievements! Post it to Pinterest, embed it in your LinkedIn summary and share it during networking meetings!
SOCIAL MEDIA
Avoid These 3 Self-Sabotaging Social Media Mistakes
by Meg Guiseppi | Executive Career Brand
More recruiters use social media to evaluate candidates EVERY DAY! Follow this advice to prevent early elimination!
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.