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Some Gen Zers Are Including Their Social Media on Resumes—Should You?

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Gone are the days when job applicants scrambled to update their privacy settings and delete compromising photos of party nights from their social accounts before a job interview. They are even using social media to create their resumes. So why not capitalize on that tendency, as opposed to the 7.4

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Be Careful What You Post Online: 7 in 10 Hiring Managers Are Watching

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Be aware, job seekers: anything you post publicly can be seen by a potential or current employer, who may even use it to make hiring decisions. 74% of hiring managers say they use social media to screen candidates. Social media has become a key component of many organizations’ evaluation process of potential employees.

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From Layoff To Liftoff: 5 Steps To Rebuild Your Career

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In an era dominated by remote work, AI, and social media, a personal cover letter is still important. You also need to avoid resume red flags that could cost you the chance for an interview. When you’ve looked too closely at something for a long time, it’s easy to miss typos, which can cost you a job.

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Diplomas and Dilemmas: How 2023 Graduates Can Navigate Job Market Chaos

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Make sure your social media profiles reflect your personal brand and highlight your achievements. Practice your interview skills : Prepare for interviews by researching common questions, practicing your answers, and developing a list of questions to ask potential employers.

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Are You Ready for This Job Market?

On The Job

Since chances are good you may initially be interviewed via video, make sure you're prepared with the proper equipment and background and are dressed professionally. If you can't handle a video interview, the hiring manager may worry you won't be able to handle Zoom meetings. Clean up social media.

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How to Find a Job Using Social Media

On The Job

It's not near as much fun as say, watching to see if Lady Gaga will show up covered in raw eggs and bran cereal, but it's something I feel I need to do for my job. People depend on me to give them job hunting advice that will help them get out of the unemployment ranks. Today, the news wasn't so great.

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21 Tips for Job Hunting - A Comprehensive Strategy

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

I had always meant to do a post on job searching and so I figured, why not now? AKA – Kiyomi’s 21-Step Job Hunt Strategy 1) Contact everyone you know in a personalized, positive, fun email When I first graduated college and whenever I am seeking new opportunities, I will literally email everyone I know.