Did you know there's one thing you could do right now that would give you a leg up over 93% of the professionals you're competing with for jobs, promotions, and opportunities? That little thing you're wondering about is a personal website. Forbes reported, "56% of all hiring managers are more impressed by a candidate’s personal...
When it comes to marketing one’s self in the digital age, undergraduates with a marketing background should definitely lead the pack in attracting the interest of employers. Fortunately, the online environment provides a great opportunity for you to get yourself out there. But while there’s no one way to effectively harness the power of the...
You think that the way your Facebook and Twitter profiles look like is not important for the hiring manager who is reviewing your job application? You’re wrong! Employers are no longer limited to the resume, cover letter, and recommendation letters. They have access to much more information that reveals your character and interests. Why would...
Half of the world is on social media sites like LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter. More organizations are using social media to target and hire candidates. It can be a most valuable tool to find the right talent for the right designation for your small business to grow. So, if you think Social Media Recruiting can...
Editor's Note: Today's guest post comes from Mark Babbitt from YouTern. We are thrilled to have Mark and his team as regular contributors for Balanced WorkLife. I started my career as a Silicon Valley engineer. As such, my on-the-job learning was full of “ah-ha” moments. We all have them – the second when someone communicates...
We can all thank our lucky stars social media didn't exist while we were in high school...for the most part. However, that doesn't mean we make flawless decisions when it comes to what we post on social media. In today's infographic, we look at the impact social media has had on recruiters. Come learn what...
You apply to job listings and don't get an interview. You call on hopeful leads, but they vanish. You're working hard, but you can't seem to find the door to your bright future. Those statements are paraphrased from David Bradford's book, Up Your Game: 6 Timeless Principles for Networking Your Way To The Top. If you...
I would love to work for LinkedIn. The company has a great product, treats its employees well, and both reviews and surveys indicate the company has a good culture. Not to mention the commute from my home to their headquarters would be about three minutes. I sent my resume and cover letter to apply for...
When landing a job interview takes so much effort, you want to make the most of it. And while your social media activities might not prevent you from getting an interview, they could make your interview more challenging. What can you do to ensure an easy, low-risk interview? Well, you'd post nothing. Ever. But that's...
Will a future employer come across your questionable social media posts? There’s a good chance in today’s world. The number of employers searching social media accounts has increased 500% in the last decade and 93% of hiring managers review a candidate’s social profile before making a hiring decision. 55% of all hiring managers reconsider a...
