Originally posted at onlinecollege.org: While some lucky college students find work right away, for most others, the idea of hitting the job market after graduation is a little intimidating if not downright scary. With competition tough and opportunities limited, finding a job can be difficult. Yet, students and recent grads shouldn’t lose hope: finding a great job is possible even in this market, especially when you get a little help from those who know what it takes to get hired. While career counselors at your school can be a great source of information, grads can also seek out guidance on their own through a wide range of career-focused Twitter chats. Here, we’ve listed some of the best get-togethers on Twitter for learning about everything from ... Read more

Originally Posted on The Outsourcing Company: 1. Talking About Sex Unless you’re Carrie Bradshaw, Dr. Ruth, or some similar, more current cultural reference (paging Dr. Kinsey), you should not talk about sex on Facebook, especially if you have co-workers, industry associates or potential clients on your friends list. Not sure if the wrong person will see it? See rule #5. When in doubt, save it for Happy Hour…with your real friends. You know, the people you actually talk to in person? 2. Talking About Your Hangover…on Tuesday Too many Appletinis with the girls last night? Maybe shouldn’t have had that last pitcher during Monday Night Football? Don’t beat yourself up…it happens. Just don’t post it on Facebook. The wrong people will see it. EXPERT TIP: Coffee disguises the smell of alcohol. Facebook doesn’t. 3. Posting or Commenting During Work Hours In case you hadn’t noticed, Facebook tracks your activity... ... Read more

  Companies aren’t ignorant to the repercussions of internet access among their employees. If a person thinks they’re outsmarting their employers by using Facebook or Twitter on the sly, rest assured that your superiors have already accounted for it. It’s no secret that people check up on their wall posts, tweets, messages, and notifications during downtime at work. The studies, infographics, and first-hand accounts of rampant social media use during work are legion... ... Read more

Guest post by Mark Lynch: In January 2011, I was laid off from my job (3rd lay off I endured in a span of 6 years). I was a hard worker, exceeded my goals but had no control over downsizing. I made a decision to make a career change but I wasn’t sure even where or how to start! The market was so competitive; I knew it was critical I find a way to STAND OUT! I’ve always heard ... Read more

No prizes for guessing what month it is when your Tweetdeck stream is overflowing with links to blogs reviewing the year that was, and previewing the year that will be. The HR and Recruitment communities have been in a flurry trying to hone in on the single biggest trend, for both sides of the Times Square Ball Drop.  There’s been no shortage of buzz words: social, video, infographics, mobile, candidate engagement and personal brand (to name a few). And the big question is how it all ties in with existing processes and tools, like the Applicant Tracking System. But one question: why do we feel compelled to choose only one trend? The companies that place top talent will ... Read more

This guest post was written by Christian Arno: Nowadays, LinkedIn is undoubtedly the best online platform to find a job. Not only can it boast 135 million members in more than 200 countries but, according to recent surveys, over 30% of its users have an income of over $100 000. This means that your chances of getting in touch with high-ranking executives and decision-makers are quite high. Unfortunately, in this case, the good news comes along with the bad. 135 million users mean a heck of a lot of competition. So, how can you stand out ... Read more

Originally posted on Bachelor Degrees Online: Twitter is like a window into the soul of America. It shows us faster and more accurately what is on our collective minds than any other medium currently in use. So it was only a matter of time, in a bad economy and a worse job market, that Twitter would be flooded with both job seekers and job offerers. The way they find each other is ... Read more

Originally posted on Tweetmyjobs.com The astounding growth in social media has revolutionized the way that people are connecting with each other, and forced companies to rethink how to find quality candidates. Industry specific stories, press releases, or infographics appear week in and week out claiming that social recruiting has arrived as the golden standard, and that companies not fully embracing social will lose talent to their innovative competitors. At TweetMyJobs, we believed an honest evaluation of the industry was necessary to determine whether or not job seekers and employers are “buying in” to the hype. So we went straight to the source. We decided to listen to what job seekers and employers think about using social media during their job search. After surveying over 2,000 job seekers and 400 company representatives, we transformed that data into a brief video to evaluate the state of social recruiting in 2012 and pose the question: “Is Social Recruiting Real?” The survey provided many interesting statistics, but a few caught our eye:

• 50% of job seekers still spend most their time searching on traditional job boards
• 29% of job seekers use social media as their primary tool for job searching
• 45% of companies plan to invest more in Social Recruiting in 2012

These stats portray an industry that is well publicized, but still in its early growth stage. There’s no denying that social recruiting will continue to grow. Job seekers are using social media to find work. Innovative, industry leading companies are embracing the technology. Smaller companies are investing more and getting involved… the answer to our question seems obvious to us. What about you? Do you believe social recruiting is real? Sound off in the comments below or follow the conversation at #Time2TMJ. ... Read more

Besides just Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, there are actually hundreds of social networks out there that can be used to beef up your career connections, find jobs, or just expand your circle of professional colleagues. With more and more employers and clients taking to the Internet to find deals, develop business relationships, and network with entrepreneurs, it’s more important than ever to be aware of what’s out there in your particular field. If you’re just looking for a job, ... Read more

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