Career Advice, Rants and Funny Stories About Work: 2011 Recap

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As 2011 draws to a close, I'm reflecting on some of my favorite blog posts of the year. Looking forward to sharing more job search advice, rants, and funny stories about the world of work in 2012. Happy New Year! Job Search Advice Common Interview Questions and What They Mean Resume Writing Tips ...

Yes, Facebook Can Help You Find Your Next Job

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Everyday I counsel job seekers on how to leverage social media to accelerate their job search. And I'm happy to report that over the last year, more and more people are using LinkedIn as a way to stay in touch with people and build new relationships. But when I ask clients if they use Facebook, 9 ti...

The Real Reason Why Most LinkedIn Profiles Suck

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I just finished reading several blog posts referencing LinkedIn's recent post about the top 10 overused buzzwords on LinkedIn profiles. Everyone makes good points about why words like creative, organized, and motivated don't make compelling profile content or prove the impact a candidate has had on ...