Preparing your resume and making social media work for you during the job search emerged as a natural roundup theme this week. But be sure to read the last article in this list as well – it serves as an important reminder for students and employees alike. Being a strong in-person conversationalist is still critical in our high-tech world of email and Twitter conversations.
Chronicle.com: How To Write A No-Experience Resume
Whether you are just preparing to enter the workforce for the first time or are going back to school to change career paths entirely, it can be daunting to apply for jobs when every listing seems to require experience you just don’t have yet. Or do you? Read this piece to ensure you’re maximizing the experience you actually do have and not selling yourself short on a resume. (For more ideas check out our post on top creative resumes from last July).
College Recruiter: Social Media And Your Job Search
It’s no secret that you need to clean up your social media profiles before you go on the job hunt to put your best professional foot forward. However, don’t forget to use those same platforms to get ahead in the race as well. For example, follow companies you admire on Twitter and considering blogging about the field that interests you.
Brazen Life: 9 Gen Y Careerists To Follow On Twitter
Put your Twitter addiction to work and follow these smart, successful folks to gain valuable insight into employment statistics, social media, job opportunities and more.
Personal Branding Blog: 5 Conversation Habits That Ruin Your Personal Brand
“There is no casual conversation in business.” We are all guilty of hijacking a conversation from time to time but this piece offers helpful insights for other negative conversation habits to avoid.
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