More and more I'm seeing posts online about volunteering and it's not just aimed at the general public, but those that are currently unemployed. I believe it's a fabulous idea. Of course, I'm a proponent of volunteering and being involved with responsible charitble causes employed or not - there are so many benefits both to you as well as the receipients.
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A Valiant Way To Spend Time Away From Your Career
Submitted by Kim Hollenshead on February 24, 2010 - 10:08am
Could Being Laid Off Be Your Jump Start To Something Wonderful?
Submitted by Kim Hollenshead on February 13, 2010 - 12:40am
It still amazes me how many people are affected by layoffs. I know where I live it seems that I hear about lay offs less and less often, which is a great thing, but I know in many other areas of the country that may not be true. You may have stumbled on our site after having just been laid off. You may have been laid off for a while now and you're still searching for your next job.
No matter where you are in the process, it's so very important to stay positive throughout your transition.
LinkedIn 101
Submitted by Elizabeth Lalli... on January 25, 2010 - 10:19pm
As many job seekers can attest to, LinkedIn can be a great way to find out who's who at a company, get a good feel of the backgrounds of current employees at an opportunity, and even reach out to decision makers to connect with them directly. There are a few nuances of LinkedIn, however, that are not always explored. Here are a few helpful hints to assist you in utilizing LinkedIn to help your job search.
Job Searching Takes Longer Than Many Anticipate
Submitted by Kim Hollenshead on January 23, 2010 - 9:20pm
If you've been out of work longer than a month, longer than six months, longer than a year, you're not alone. It's an unfortunate reality, but finding a job in the last year has taken longer than many people expected. If you've changed jobs over the last 10 years your job search now is probably quite different this go around. That's one of the many reasons why this site was created. We publish posts that ideally get you thinking outside of the "normal" job search mode.
An Interview with a Recruiter
Submitted by L.A. Loftin on January 4, 2010 - 2:03pm
For this article, I interviewed Elizabeth Lalli-Reese, from Starr Tincup in Fort Worth, by asking her some questions I thought job-seekers might be curious about. I figured it would be a refreshing change to get to see from an actual recruiter’s perspective. Elizabeth Lalli-Reese has over ten years experience in Human Resources and Talent Acquisition. The following is the very informative conversation we had.
Me: “When I submit my resume as a job-seeker, why do I not always get a response email in return?”
Could There Be Lemonade In Your Future?
Submitted by Kim Hollenshead on December 1, 2009 - 10:36pm
I subscribe to a newsletter by Chris Brogan. If you've been on social networks such as Twitter or Facebook you may be familiar with him. He's always introducing others to cutting edge technologies and tends to be one of the first to know about all kinds of things. He's actually the main reason I got involved in social networks back in October of 2007.
Making the Most of Your LinkedIn Profile
Submitted by Kim Hollenshead on November 5, 2009 - 9:26pm
Personally, I think LinkedIn.com is the best way to start networking for a job, but I also think it's a good way to stay fresh and in touch with former colleagues. It's the one site that I mention to everyone asking for my advice as a recruiter.
This particular post will be exceptionally short because I really want to point you to another site created to help you out with your job search and how to make the most of your photo on LinkedIn.
Read it!
Tools of the Trade
Submitted by L.A. Loftin on October 14, 2009 - 11:04am
Tell me if this sounds familiar.
You find a job you want, you send your resume to an email address or submit it online at the company’s website . . . and you never hear back.
What do we really need to know about working with recruiters?
Submitted by Stephanie Lloyd on September 19, 2009 - 12:17pm
Recently Jeff Schwartz asked me several questions via Twitter and asked that I answer them in an article. He lists these as key questions that many job seekers have about working with recruiters.
What do we really need to know about working with recruiters?
The Necessity of a Good Online Presence
Submitted by L.A. Loftin on September 10, 2009 - 11:09am
Until very recently, I never knew how important having a strong online presence is in regards to finding a job. Of course people are not born under rocks; you have probably heard the term, but I don’t think most people know just how vital it is. Here’s the thing . . . having an established online presence is important because companies are increasingly using the internet to find employees. In fact, I would say it is their primary method. So, if you want a job from a company, then make yourself available and easy to find wherever the company is looking.