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Friday, May 18th, 2012After you’ve covered the basics, features like recommendations, applications, LinkedIn Answers, and the Resume Builder can add value to your profile. Via mashable.com
What You Need to Know about Using Hashtags on Twitter
Friday, May 18th, 2012If you're new to Twitter, or even if you've been using it for years, you may wonder what all those words preceded by the # sign are. They're hashtags. And you should consider using them if you want to potentially get more out of your experience. . . Via www.entrepreneur.com
What Employers Will Ask Your References
Friday, May 18th, 2012Some job hunters may view the reference-checking process as an afterthought, at least compared with the effort that goes into creating their resume and cover letter. But according to several career experts we interviewed, having a strong set of professional contacts who can vouch for a candidate can be the deciding factor in whether they [...]
Email: Why People Feel Lying Is Justified
Thursday, May 17th, 2012New experiment finds 50% more lies on email than pen and paper. It's hard to look someone straight in the eye and tell them a blatant lie. Those who can are marked out for more nefarious occupations. Via www.spring.org.uk
Have You Tracked Your Online ID Lately?
Thursday, May 17th, 2012Tracking your online ID is vital in preserving your online reputation while you search for a job, prepare for an interview, or change careers. Employers, hiring managers, and recruiters are scrutinizing job candidates, whether they are actively or passively engaged in a job search. Don’t fool yourself into believing otherwise. A compromising online identity can [...]
How to Be More Confident at Work
Thursday, May 17th, 2012There are many reasons you can lack confidence at work. Maybe you’re in a job that requires skills you don’t have, or you’re less experienced than anyone around you. Or you’re new to the company and feel uneasy about your ability to succeed. Or you feel threatened by colleagues, fear losing your job, or are [...]
Are Your Infographics a Rubber Band Ball of Confusion?
Thursday, May 17th, 2012It seems infographics are everywhere. Do you know what they are? Do you think they’re cool–or a rubber band ball of confusion? Effective infographics keep it simple – and you know how we love simple. If you still don’t know what one looks like, here is a site devoted to it. . . Via simplystatedbusiness.com
Employment References: Automated, Anonymous Reference Checks Are Changing the Game
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012Employment references have been one of the more volatile areas of business communication in recent years, and the situation is often frustrating for everyone involved. With the threat of lawsuits over negative references, many employers now offer nothing more than confirmation of dates of employment. On the other side of the equation, recruiters are frustrated [...]
Understanding Why We Keep Secrets
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012This is our ode to our humanity, our wellness, our intelligence. This is our ode to our secrets. We all think we have secrets; actually, they have us. The number-one reason people keep secrets or lie is to "keep the peace." We hold onto secrets to keep other people happy, safe, set in their vision [...]
Dare to Share: A New Culture of Collaboration in the Enterprise
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012The history of collaboration is the subject of an infographic from Socialcast. Via stephenslighthouse.com
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