Few things will give you a sense of greater pride (and momentary euphoria) than receiving a job offer from a hiring company. Not only does it make you feel valued and “wanted”, but in a shaky economy like the one we continue to experience, it provides welcome relief to anyone that has had to cope […]
Should I Take The Job? Finding The Job That Fits.
Filed Under: Interviewing, Networking, Search Tools, The Job Search Tagged With: Accepting job, benefits, Bullhorn, company culture, company fit, Glassdoor, job fit, job offer, LinkedIn, salary
Scrub Your Profile Clean!
Last week we wrote about the need for job seekers to clean up their social profile as part of their ongoing job search. Based on whose survey you follow, employers are increasingly scoping you out online as part of their initial vetting process. It’s estimated that 50-73% of all employers use social media as a […]
Filed Under: Employers, Networking, Resumes & Profiles, The Job Search Tagged With: Employment, Facebook, hiring, jobsearch, Jobvite, LinkedIn, Reppler, reputation, Reputation defender, Simplewash, Social Media, Twitter
When Social Media & Work Don’t Mix
We’ve read (& heard) a lot in the press this week about a growing trend among colleges, government agencies and employers who are requiring access to candidates social media accounts (Facebook & Twitter) as part of their vetting process. First and foremost, I am going to come out and say that this topic has been […]
Filed Under: Employers, In the News Tagged With: Charles Schumer, Eric Holder, Facebook, Firing, hiring, LinkedIn, Maryland's Department of Corrections, Richard Blumenthal, Social Media, Twitter
