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Interview Chatter

July 3rd, 2008

Social Networking

Here is a summary of our focus on Social Networking:
1. Social Networking & Your Job Search - LinkedIn
2. Social Networking & Your Job Search - Second Life
3. How Social Networking Help Me Get This Writing Gig
4. Keep Your MySpace Nose Clean
5. Video Instruction: Social Networking - Facebook
6. Social Networking: How […]

By Darlene McDaniel -- 0 comments

June 28th, 2008

Guess Who Is On The Job Hunt?

After a long fruitful employment at my current job, I think it’s time for me to move on, so I’ve decided to enter the job search myself.  Job hunting is quite different today compared to 5 years ago. 
I’ll be testing out all the advice we’ve given you here at Interview Chatter and since we are […]

By Gina -- 4 comments

June 23rd, 2008

Social Networking Etiquette

I found an excellent article by Christine Hassler, Net-Etiquette for Job Seekers. Here is a quick list of Social Networking Etiquette for you to keep in mind as you develop your online presence.
Social Networking Etiquette:
1. All Social Networking profiles should be appropriate for future bosses.
2. Your Social Networking profile should represent you in a positive […]

By Darlene McDaniel -- 2 comments

June 22nd, 2008

The Great Blog Off - 48 Hours Later - Summary Part 1

Here is the first summary of the posts that Gina and I posted over the last 24 hours. Thank you to all of our guest bloggers! We appreciate your support and your help to assist us with our journey through The Great Blog Off.
If you missed the Blogging Marathon we did as a fundraiser for […]

By Darlene McDaniel -- 0 comments

June 20th, 2008

How One Environmental Services Startup Uses Social Networking To Recruit

Patti Prairie is the forward-thinking, visionary CEO of Brighter Planet.
On interviewing for her environmental organization:
Brighter Planet is an environmental services start-up committed to finding practical solutions to climate change. We’re scrappy by necessity and idealistic by choice. As a growing company, we look for those rare folks to join our team who have […]

By Gina -- 1 comment

June 20th, 2008

Thinking of Adding A LinkedIn Link to Your Resume

Miriam Salpeter founder of Keppie Careers, is a career coach with over 10 years of experience. She encourages, enlightens and empowers job seekers for success by writing top-notch resumes and providing a toolbox of practical tips and support. Learn more about Miriam and Keppie Careers at her career advice blog: www.keppiecareers.wordpress.com. Miriam is joining […]

By Darlene McDaniel -- 0 comments

June 20th, 2008

Top 50 Web 2.0 Tools for Job Seekers

Web 2.0, according to Wikipedia technology and , is a term describing the sexy trend in the use of World Wide Web, web design that aims to enhance creativity, information sharing, and, most notably, collaboration among users. These concepts have led to the development and evolution of web-based communities and hosted services, such as social-networking […]

By Darlene McDaniel -- 2 comments

June 17th, 2008

Why Social Networking?

I have spent time working with job seekers over the last month who are struggling to find a job in a difficult economy. Let me address the issue of how difficult it is to find a job. It is hard, and maybe even frustrating, but it is not impossible. You can find a job, […]

By Darlene McDaniel -- 1 comment

June 12th, 2008

Social Networking and Headhunters

I’ve always been kind of fascinated by headhunters.  Even though they are technically just recruiters, when I think of headhunters I think of the kind of recruiter that solicits people for jobs, not the recruiters that facilitate the interview process in the human resources department of some businesses.  For the purpose of this post, I’m only […]

By Gina -- 1 comment

June 2nd, 2008

Social Networking & Your Job Search - LinkedIn

Social Networking is mushrooming online. Everyday it seems another invitation is in my email offering me an opportunity to connect. I honestly can’t keep up with them. Despite my slow pace, there are some very good social networks that will assist you with your job search. My favorite is LinkedIn. If you are a professional, […]

By Darlene McDaniel -- 1 comment