Social Media is a free tool for employers to find YOU!
The economy is affecting every aspect of our life and businesses. Companies are looking for ways to cut expenses, and Human Resource is always the first to get budget cuts. CareerBuilder.com and Monster.com as well as other job post and resume pool sites charge exorbitant fees to post jobs and to browse resumes. More and more professionals are utilizing sites such as LinkedIn.com to post resumes and browse jobs free of charge. Employers can also reap huge saving by utilizing social media to find you.
As a resume/CV preparation provider, I have had numerous clients hired by companies through their networking on LinkedIn.com. Corporation HR departments are joining and using the site to both "post jobs" and to browse the available talent. This dynamic networking site is saving companies thousands of dollars annually.
This is definitely not a dog and pony show! You must get your resume/CV in top shape to properly portray your career and expertise. Even if you are "not looking" for a new career or advancement it is very important to keep your options open. Companies are closing unexpectedly across the world. This is not just an American recession. Writefromthebeginning has clients all around the world and the word from those clients is the same, job are getting harder and harder to find.
Do the resume litmus test on your resume/CV.
- Has your contact information changed
- Have you completed any higher education/received a degree
- Has your employer changed
- Have you been trained in new skills
- Are you now managing others
- Does your resume/CV properly reflect your expertise
- Is your resume/CV passing the scanning process for "key words"
- Does your resume scream entry level while you are middle management or C-level
- Is your resume visually appealing
- Are you still hung up on having a "one page resume/CV"
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