Want to look smarter? Part of your job search and career strategy should be to look like the most desirable candidate- that means you want to look smarter than others. Or at least look like you know what is going on in your industry/occupation.
This collection of posts should help you accomplish that!
Smart Live Streaming
4 Ways to Use Video Tools Like #Blab & Periscope in Your Job Search by Jessica Miller-Merrell | Blogging4Jobs
Smart Interviewing
Company Research: Speed It Up by Using Two Google Tricks by Donna Svei | Avid Careerist
You can never do enough research on a company. Donna always has sweet hacks (like this one!)
Smart Answers to Common Job Interview Questions by Jeff Lipschultz | Job-Hunt.org
Jeff is a recruiter, so he gives you the scoop on how to answer dreaded interview questions like:
- Tell me about yourself
- Where do you see yourself in 5 years
- Why should we hire you
Getting Smart About Your Reputation
Your Reputation Precedes You by Steve Keating | LeadToday
The title says it all!
Meet Shared Collections: Now you can choose to share what you read with others | Feedly
One way to show you’re keeping up with your industry/occupation is to share your reading list with others.
Now About Me…
It is incredibly difficult for me (and you) to promote myself. But, it’s a dirty necessity. I want people to see me as a credible source of information and nothing helps do that better than when I am noticed by others. So, shameless sharing to follow.
PayScale’s VIP Blog Roundup: Should Women Even Bother Negotiating Salary? | PayScale
How cool do I feel to see one of my articles listed with these great women- Penelope Trunk and Marla Gottschalk. (Penelope is/was an early idol!)
50 Great People To Follow On LinkedIn, No Matter Your Industry | LifeHack.org
Thanks to Marc Miller for letting me know I made this list!
About.me Tweet (mentioned here)!
@careersherpa you’re featured in our #StaffPicks this week! http://t.co/wyLkQP7Skg pic.twitter.com/vobCK5vWlz
— about.me (@aboutdotme) September 5, 2015
Inbound.org Podcast Mention Thanks to Smit Patel for listing me as a resource for job seekers and people seeking side hustles!
Hi @careersherpa — @thesmitpatel mentions you on an about to be released episode #GrowHustle of @Inboundorg Job Hacker #Podcast — Harry Hawk (@hhawk) September 3, 2015
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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.