Are you job hunting? Do you need to energise your job search strategies? Assessment 4 Potential is delighted to offer some do-it-yourself career exploration tools and job search guides to fully equip you to tackle the job market successfully. The one-stop-shop offers you many of the tips and … [Read more...]
What does your LinkedIn profile say about you?
As a job seeker, it is essential to have a LinkedIn profile as your window for opportunity. Your profile needs to be dressed accordingly and LinkedIn now gives each member the chance portray themselves as best they can. Starting from the top: LinkedIn tips to having the best profile possible … [Read more...]
Ten New Year’s Resolutions for the Job Seeker
Happy New Year to all my connections and especially for the job seeker and those in transition. January is traditionally the time for making new resolutions and being a job seeker, it is no different. What should a job seeker be thinking about? Keeping your cv current. As a job seeker, you … [Read more...]
Top tip on how to secretively job search with Open Candidates
The Open Candidates feature means you can discreetly job search without your boss finding out. [pullquote]Dan Shapero, LinkedIn’s Careers product lead, says that if you turn on Open Candidates, the “looking for new work” signal will only be shared with recruiters who are not in any way connected to … [Read more...]
To see or be seen – social media for job seekers
The advent of social media means that all our lives are becoming more and more transparent. As a serious job seeker or job changer, what should you be aware of? Employers used to just read applications and CV and, then make an informed decision about short-listing and invitations to … [Read more...]
How to job search on LinkedIn
This article on LinkedIn has been rewritten. First published on Birds on the Blog. Anyone working or not working should have a profile on LinkedIn. True or False? Certainly if you are a current job seeker you need to have a profile on LinkedIn and you need to be using the site appropriately. … [Read more...]
Improve your Job Search and increase your LinkedIn Network
LinkedIn and Job Searching are synonymous Job searching is a challenge at the best of times and career coaches are continually talking to their clients about their online presence and how social media can support them as they look for work. LinkedIn is still one of the most resourceful rich … [Read more...]
Made Redundant: 3 Survival Tips
Being made redundant can be one of the most shocking events that happen to you. On a stress level being redundant comes nearly to the top of the list. What steps should you take to find employment again? Professional practical tips for the redundant include: Make sure you have an … [Read more...]
How to change job search tactics in 10 easy stages
Job search tactics are essential for the successful job hunter, however even the best candidates, no matter how qualified they are, occasionally need to change their plans. Sitting back and working from your PC, connecting, researching and submitting may not work. If your job search has been … [Read more...]
