Your public profile picture is one of the most important aspects of your personal brand. Though often displayed as tiny, people will try to judge your personality and what kind of person you are from a simple business portrait, no matter how small it displays on your page. From networking on LinkedIn to representing your [...]
A strong and professional social media presence can be a powerful tool in a job seeker's arsenal. Facebook and Twitter are the most often talked-about platforms regarding influence and networking, while many see as LinkedIn as just another place to post their resume.
The stereotypical nine-to-five job is still a mainstay in the corporate and professional worlds. The hours may vary and include Saturdays or evenings if your target market includes the people with nine-to-fives.
LinkedIn is central to modern business networking, and at the beginning of your career or the start of your business, every link seems valuable. Building out a network of professional connections you have met in your relationships with colleagues, vendors, clients and conference buddies is a no—brainer. It's tempting to build the biggest list and [...]
It seems a little strange to think of social media as a job reference. After all, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn aren't people a potential employer can call to ask about your work performance. However, just like your professional references—your social media accounts reveal a lot about your personality and can make or break your candidacy for a new position. A 2016 CareerBuilder [...]
Every social media platform has something that makes it special. Twitter has its short-form posts that go up like flares, then fade just as quickly. Tumblr is a collection of microblogs, each with their own, special page. Facebook is where you go to keep in touch with friends and family, and it provides dozens of [...]
When seeking career advancement or a new job, you are likely confronting a lot of competition. What are you doing to stand out from the crowd? Depending on the position, many recruiters and employers are using the Internet as a preliminary background check, looking for publicly available information. Today, most people, especially professionals, are aware of this and will [...]
Originally launched in 2002, LinkedIn is now "the" business professional's social network. LinkedIn is a respected veteran when it comes to social media platforms. The reason for this is simple – it is a great space to connect, network, and prove your value to potential employers. In 2016, the site had more than 433 million worldwide [...]
