“Some employers aren’t even bothering to post jobs, but are instead searching online for the right candidate.” -Barbara Safani, Career Solvers And just how are employers determining who is “the right candidate”? They’re looking at what you have to offer – and they’re not starting with a hard copy of your resume. Safani’s sentiments are … Continue reading »
It’s the [millenial] age old question that all soon-to-be employed individuals seek an answer: is it okay to lock your tweets? It’s no secret that company recruiters check candidate’s social media accounts to see what they’re really doing in their spare time. So one might think the best way to deal with these inquisitive minds … Continue reading »
![Reigniting Old [Networking] Flames](http://brittneeanderson.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/skull-fire-flames-fierce.jpg?w=290&h=290&crop=1 "Reigniting Old [Networking] Flames")
The other day, a friend texted me in a panic – she hadn’t spoken to her old internship supervisor in over two years, but now she needed her to help make connections with others at her company. Her first thought was to connect with her on LinkedIn, which would require her to send a note … Continue reading »
Networking is a full-time job. If you’re networking correctly – that is, cultivating relationships that withstand more than just a favor, it truly does take just as much time as working at a traditional nine-to-five job or job hunting. Because of this, some people shy away from networking. But the reality is: networking is essential. … Continue reading »
When it comes to marketing your business, it is important to remember two things: 1) one size doesn’t fit all and 2) think global, act local. The world is increasingly becoming a smaller place, and audiences that were once overlooked are now businesses’ consumers of choice. While getting your product to these consumers is important, … Continue reading »
