Building your online community before you need it
I’m a part of a fantastic community called #TChat (Talent Culture) and World of Work started by the awesome Meghan Biro. You should check out the TChat radio program on Tuesday evenings and our Twitter...
View ArticleUnless you’re in a witness protection program don’t put your twitter on lockdown
Ah, Social Media. It’s great, isn’t it? I’m a lover of it for sure. We use social media for business and personal networking, community building, looking for a job, looking for a job candidate,...
View ArticleIt’s never a good idea to lie about your qualifications for a potential job
While watching TV awhile back I saw a perfect example of a Gen X’er trying to get a job that they were not qualified to do from the show Suburgatory. This dude was trying to be a hipster (which he...
View ArticleNew Survey reveals – Social Media can be a good thing for you finding that...
I just came across an article today released from CareerBuilder that said more employers were finding reasons NOT to hire folks because of what they found on their social profiles. Interesting…… It’s...
View ArticleThe Importance of an Online Community for HR, Job Seekers and Professionals
I’ve talked about the value of having an online community building before you need it and I still talk about it today. Thanks to social media and the interwebs we’ve been able to become a part of...
View ArticleConnect With People Who Have The Job You Want
Remember your dream job? As children we pretended to be astronauts moon walking through our hallways. As young adults we took classes toward our career paths and practiced being international...
View Article#SHRM and Social Media
If you have not heard of Curtis Midkiff, you need to stop what you are doing and connect with him. In 2010, Curtis joined SHRM as the Director of Social Engagement and what he has done in and for the...
View ArticleWhat’s The Worst They Could Say?
I often get asked by both job seekers and HR professionals wanting to use LinkedIn if it is ok if they (fill in the blank). Can I ask that person to introduce me? Can I connect with that person I met...
View ArticleShould I rely on Klout to Screen Candidates?
Don’t get me wrong, I love Klout perks. I’ve gotten some good chit over the past few years – anything from wine openers to T-shirts to smartphones worth $700.00. But lately, I’ve been hearing a lot...
View ArticleWhat does the Candidate Experience look like for Mobile?
Are you prepared to lose up to a third of your job applicant traffic? One of Google’s recent search algorithm changes will have a major impact on your recruiting efforts. It sends a clear message to...
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