The job market is so drastically different these days yet so many job seekers are still using the same old methods of job searching.  I thought to myself, this can’t simply be because people are choosing not to change their tactics, but rather, because they are not aware of the different strategies they should be using.  Certainly, if people only

Finding Professionals on LinkedIn Just Got Easier Has anyone else had trouble finding people on LinkedIn with similar interests?  No, just me?  I must not be the only one because a new startup company called Zerply has an awesome product that has only been on the market for a short time but I’m already geeked out about it!    Zerply

Most people have seen the Google Experiment or the super creative QR code resume that landed Victor Petit a marketing gig but this Twitter Hustle is arguably the most clever job hustle yet. How it Worked The user realizes that the top 5 new followers to one’s Twitter account always appear in the upper right corner of that person’s Twitter

Twitter isn’t just a tool to find out when people are eating a sandwhich or walking their dog, it is a powerful newsfeed that can be harnessed to find jobs.  How you ask?  Here are three ways you can harness Twitter for your job search. Method 1: Establishing a Presence and Following First of all, if you aren’t on Twitter,

What is a PLN? A PLN is a Personal Learning Network.  A personal learning network is a group of people in your network who can guide you, educate you, and even inspire you with their expertise.  Think of it as a group of mentors.  Your PLN can be people you know or experts you admire that you don’t know. Why

Reverse Job Search: Definition Review As stated in my past article, the reverse job search describes the process of marketing one’s talents, skills, achievements, qualities, and reputation to a target audience so that those with the jobs you want are finding you.  Consider how you market yourself.  Having a targeted resume, cover letter, letters of recommendation, references, etc. are all

 Getting a Job just got Harder If you thought it was already difficult to get a job, beware of the new background check!  So many barriers to gaining employment already exist including criminal background checks, drug screens, personality tests, skills assessments, and credit checks but make way for a new type of background check….your digital footprint!  Also known as