Job Search Links – 04/08/09
08 APR 09
Are you prepared for second interview questions?
PEOPLE
You’ve already passed the phone screen and are now going to interview in-person—with the same individual, as well as the rest of the team. You were grilled the first time around—what could they possibly ask next? Sure, a second interview indicates the organization has serious interest in you, but nothing is concrete until you receive an offer in writing.
20 Facebook Applications to Assist in Your Job Search | Ask BINC : The BINC Blog
PEOPLE
Here are some popular Facebook Applications you can add to your profile. These applications are created to assist with employment searches and networking, this way you can be in the know about the employment marketplace even if you aren’t looking.
3 Ways Employers Are Sorting Through Resumes | The Grind, job search, resume | SavvySugar – Career & Money
Gone are the days of landing a job after only one interview, and entering yourself into the candidacy pool is no longer as simple as submitting a resume and cover letter. Even if you employ every expert tip you come across, your resume might not make it through the stack if you don’t pass one of the non-resume related introductory tasks.
Legitimate Job Opportunities May Be Right Under Your Nose
PEOPLE
Four strategies for finding job opportunities you may have otherwise missed
Job Hunting 2.0: Get Social in a Down Economy – PC World
These days, working the Web to find a job means using online tools to create an effective resume and building relationships that will open doors. Here’s how to prepare for a job hunt even before you’re unemployed.
HOW TO: Build Your Personal Brand on Facebook
PEOPLE
With over 200 million active users, Facebook has become a personal, product and corporate branding hub. Every brand that exists on Facebook() has the same core features and benefits, such as the ability to create a page, share resources, add multimedia and much more. You have a unique opportunity to leverage this platform for career success or as a playground for you and your closest friends.
Alison Doyle: Job Sites and Career Experts on Twitter
PEOPLE
If you’re job hunting, growing your career, need job search tips, or want to stay on top of what’s happening in the world of careers and the job market, here’s who you should be following on Twitter.
20 Tips for Getting More Out of LinkedIn
PEOPLE
LinkedIn is a popular social network among business professionals anyway, and those who already use it heavily and those who don’t can potentially benefit just the same by taking LinkedIn’s advice.
50 Twitter Users to Follow for Your Job Search
PEOPLE
Great List – Also, add the blogs to your feed reader!
07 APR 09
Ten Creative Places to Find the Hidden Jobs :: WetFeet
Yes, it’s still a really tough job market …but don’t despair. There is hope. Sometimes all you need are some fresh ideas, an energy boost, or a nudge in a different direction to add some extra oomph to your efforts. I hope the following advice will inspire you to keep the momentum going for what you want in your job search or career change. As you may have heard somewhere along the way, “Where there is a will, there is a way” or “You make your own luck.”
