I wrote this article for readers of Ivy Exec — and am pleased to share with engaged readers of my blog: Social media plays an
Ready, Set, Go! Three Steps to Making a Career Change this Fall
Dissatisfied with your current job? Next to January and February, September and October are the best months to land interviews according to top career website
There’s More than One Way to Research a Company that Interests You
This post was published in Ivy Exec and appeared in LinkedIn pulse in August, 2016 ——————————————————————————————————————————————————- Whether identifying companies to target or preparing for an interview,
Paid v. Free LinkedIn – Which Option Makes Sense for Me?
As LinkedIn continues to grow and expand, it’s account offerings continue to evolve. As has always been the case, members still have free and paid
The July 2016 Jobs Report – The Good News and How You Can Capitalize on It
The July 2016 labor market stats from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed a strong month of job growth that exceeded expectations. Here’s an overview:
The Advantages of a Temp Job from a Job Search Perspective
I am pleased to reprint this article published in the July 22, 2016 edition of Careerealism. During the course of 12 months, U.S. staffing companies hire
LinkedIn – Nice v. Need to Haves
Although perhaps not nearly as cool as Twitter and Snapchat or as funny as Facebook or Instagram, – there’s no doubt that when it comes
What the LinkedIn – Microsoft Deal (Might) Mean to We the Users
Since the big announcement that Microsoft purchased LinkedIn – there’s been much talk about the value of the deal. Over paid? Great deal? If I’d
Raindrops on Roses PLUS a Few of My Favorite Things on LinkedIn
Back in the days when Julie Andrews belted out this song in the classic “Sound of Music,” what used to transpire via Rolodexes and phone
Three Key Differences between LinkedIn and Your Resume
During the early days of LinkedIn, it was acceptable for your LinkedIn profile to be a carbon copy of your resume. Heck – you were
What Recruiters Need Answered on LinkedIn
It’s been said before. Recruiters and decision makers are leveraging social media, particularly LinkedIn, when searching and vetting candidates. At the end of the
The Biggest Resume Killer? Ignoring Lessons from News Writing
Journalists refer to the “lead” as the first few sentences that quickly tell the reader what the story is about. The phrase “never bury the