We've said it before... And we'll say it again... Network, network, network!!!
Do you want to work for a certain company? One approach – what most employers expect these days – is to submit your CV online. But, no surprise, it will fall into an applicant pool of thousands. You also can try contacting the hiring manager. However, if you do not already have a personal connection, this dramatically reduces the odds of actually speaking with him or her. “Who you know is as important as what you know” is a particularly powerful truism in our current market. Building – and leveraging – your network can mean all the difference between finding your next job and becoming a perpetual candidate.
For more information on building a CV and being professional, contact us for a FREE copy of the GradGuide2010.
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Online job search for success
Back in January we wrote a post dedicated to the new year and how professional networking could help you land a job (when used in the right way)!
Three months into the month, we thought a quarterly review would be useful! At Right Management we are big fans of sites like LinkedIn and Twitter. And we are not the only ones... There is an increasing number of individuals who we work with who now find new jobs on social networking sites (approx 5%). This is a big jump from less than 2% in just a couple of years, and it is still growing.
Sites like these are useful sources of information, great for job sourcing and making new connections.
Increasing numbers of employers are advertising jobs only in this way too, feels rather exclusive doesn't it? Well, this way companies can talk often talk direct with candidates informally and get a grasp of their experience and qualifications too. So, for them to find you - are you online?!
Follow @RightUK on Twitter this week as we unveil details of a new role available with Career Transition Partnership (CTP)...
For more information on networking, CV building and interview preparation, contact us for a FREE copy of the GradGuide2010.
Three months into the month, we thought a quarterly review would be useful! At Right Management we are big fans of sites like LinkedIn and Twitter. And we are not the only ones... There is an increasing number of individuals who we work with who now find new jobs on social networking sites (approx 5%). This is a big jump from less than 2% in just a couple of years, and it is still growing.
Sites like these are useful sources of information, great for job sourcing and making new connections.
Increasing numbers of employers are advertising jobs only in this way too, feels rather exclusive doesn't it? Well, this way companies can talk often talk direct with candidates informally and get a grasp of their experience and qualifications too. So, for them to find you - are you online?!
Follow @RightUK on Twitter this week as we unveil details of a new role available with Career Transition Partnership (CTP)...
For more information on networking, CV building and interview preparation, contact us for a FREE copy of the GradGuide2010.
In the spotlight: LinkedIn
It's a firm favourite of Right Management's and our individual clients come to us for advice on how best to make the most it... For you, we give you a streamlined version of the practical steps to get started.
Why use LinkedIn? It's simple, online networking (as we have discussed here many times!) has become an important tool for any job seeker. There are currently hundreds of millions of active users of online networking sites so, despite some sites hyping themselves up as being the total answer to your job seeking problems, it should be a vital part of your overall strategy.
Ten steps to LinkedIn success.
To summarise, make online networking part of your overall strategy and don't forget that whilst this along with other's is a fabulous tool, it can never replace going out and talking to people - face to face!
Get networking, enjoy and good luck!
For more practical tips on job searching, contact us for a FREE copy of the GradGuide2010.
Why use LinkedIn? It's simple, online networking (as we have discussed here many times!) has become an important tool for any job seeker. There are currently hundreds of millions of active users of online networking sites so, despite some sites hyping themselves up as being the total answer to your job seeking problems, it should be a vital part of your overall strategy.
Ten steps to LinkedIn success.
- Let's start with the obvious - create an account!
- You need a comprehensive profile. Tips include: publish your 30-second commercial, upload information about your skills and experiences, add key words to grab attention, change the public profile URL to your name so that you appear in Google searches, add a photo (but not one of you with your mates on a night out! Keep it professional) and remember that privacy is still important so be careful not to divulge too much personal information, except maybe for a business phone number.
- Invite people to join your network - think more along the lines of building professional contacts, this should not be an extension of your Facebook profile.
- Ask for recommendations - this is valuable as it can help validate your authenticity.
- Search LinkedIn's job postings.
- Join groups - this can range from professional associations or past (or future) employers.
- Be proactive - approach potential networking contacts by using the search facility to find people in your area of work who you may need to know!
- Check out applications, accounts and settings - you can add a blog to your profile, connect your Twitter feed and even share presentations... Just make sure it is all interesting and relevant.
- Use LinkedIn for company research.
To summarise, make online networking part of your overall strategy and don't forget that whilst this along with other's is a fabulous tool, it can never replace going out and talking to people - face to face!
Get networking, enjoy and good luck!
For more practical tips on job searching, contact us for a FREE copy of the GradGuide2010.
In the spotlight: Mashable
Ok, so there are a wealth of websites to trawl across while you are job searching, some are good, some not so good. So here I want to share with you some of our favourites. Website's we keep going back to again and again and what the benefits of using each site can be.
First up, we have Mashable
What is it?
A resource for all things tech, social, mobile and design
Why use it?
Simply, because;
Well, in your job searching stage most definitely all of you! But as you get into a career it will be useful for those responsible for marketing research, technology based roles and/or designers. It has a creative angle but filled with technical insight.
Fave find?
There is a great article about How to Optimise your LinkedIn profile. The article advocates the power of keeping your social profiles up to date and some key development areas for you to consider. If you are not already using LinkedIn then why not give it a trial run...
We'd love to hear how you get on with each of these sites and of course why not share with us your favourites too!
For more advice on developing your CV and preparing for an interview, contact us for a FREE copy of the GradGuide2010.
First up, we have Mashable
What is it?
A resource for all things tech, social, mobile and design
Why use it?
Simply, because;
- It is full of up to the minute articles with ideas and best practices covering a range of topics including business and marketing.
- Their style is easy to read, even if you are not tech savvy!
- Research industry trends and company developments across the globe.
Well, in your job searching stage most definitely all of you! But as you get into a career it will be useful for those responsible for marketing research, technology based roles and/or designers. It has a creative angle but filled with technical insight.
Fave find?
There is a great article about How to Optimise your LinkedIn profile. The article advocates the power of keeping your social profiles up to date and some key development areas for you to consider. If you are not already using LinkedIn then why not give it a trial run...
We'd love to hear how you get on with each of these sites and of course why not share with us your favourites too!
For more advice on developing your CV and preparing for an interview, contact us for a FREE copy of the GradGuide2010.
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