Incorporating modern job search strategies and career ideas show a dedication to investing in your career and knowledge. Plus it indicates you’re aware of new trends in communication, technology and marketing.
Job search and career management strategies are shifting. Are you up to date?
Each week I share articles about modern job search strategies and trends to help increase your awareness of these changes and enable you to better compete in the workplace.
This summary contains information about job search, interviewing, how long you should stay in a job and ideas for what to post on social media.
Technically, this is going on on Monday, for those of you who look forward to reading this on Sunday, I apologize this is a day late. I was traveling.
I hope you will incorporate at least one new idea based on these articles!
JOB SEARCH
This Is How You’ll Look For a Job in 2019
by Lydia Dishman | Fast Company
Get the scoop on where to look for a new job and what to expect, a shift in skills in-demand, and companies quest for more diverse candidates. Plus more info about job search inside your company and the importance of networking!
6 Go-To Email Subject Lines for Job Inquiries
by Jennifer Parris | FlexJobs
When you send an email with your resume, you want the recipient to read it! So make sure the subject line of your email captures their attention. Here are six ideas of what to put in the headline.
INTERVIEWING
12 Ingredients of a Likeable Interview Story
by Paul Drury | Outplacement Writer
Simple, straight-forward ideas to show you are likable during your job interview.
5 Tips For Writing An Unforgettable Thank You Note
by Kelly Kuehn | Work It Daily
You should absolutely send a thank you note after a job interview. Here are tips to help you write a good one that won’t be easily forgotten!
CAREER
How Long Should You Stay At a Job If You Aren’t Being Promoted?
By Kathryn Vasel | CNN
The short answer is about three years. But learn what to do to make the most of stagnant opportunities and red flags that probably mean you aren’t going to be promoted any time soon!
SOCIAL MEDIA
50 Types of Social Media Posts to Keep Your Followers Interested [Infographic]
by Mark Walker-Ford | Social Media Today
If you’ve ever wondered what to post on social media, here ya go! It’s a super list of ideas you can customize for posting updates!
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.
