Why One LinkedIn Profile Does Not Make a Social Media Job Search Strategy

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In a recent article published in The New York Times about the importance of maintaining an online identity as a career management and job search strategy, I talked about the value of tools such as LinkedIn for building a digital footprint.  Many of my clients are huge fans of LinkedIn and with good...

The Dirty Secret Behind Applicant Tracking Systems: Qualified Candidates Need Not Apply

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I recently walked a client through a company's applicant tracking system and it was an unbelievably painful experience. Companies have made the barriers to entry so difficult that it is amazing that they receive the thousands of applications that they do. It is not unusual for the upload process for...

Happy About My Job Search

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I'm thrilled to announce the release of my new book, Happy About My Job Search: How to Conduct an Effective Job Search for a More Successful Career. This book offers a candid perspective of what a search is and isn't and practical hints for building better resumes and cover letters, networking strat...