Category Archives: Job Search

LinkedIn Profile Optimization with Reid Hoffman, LinkedIn Founder

I came across this interview of Reid Hoffman, the Founder of LinkedIn, from February 2009. Reid talks about the importance of LinkedIn profile optimization, from several points of view, including the benefits of personal branding, as well as from a … Continue reading

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The “Clicking and Applying” Job Search doesn’t work – you need an employee referral

Employee Referrals are the #1 Source of hires. “Clicking and Applying” for jobs, be it from a job board, or corporate career site, is not a very effective job search strategy. There are a lot of reasons this doesn’t work. I’ll dive into those reasons at another time. Continue reading

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ICANN victory for .Jobs Charter Compliance Coalition and HRSEO.

ICANN Decision Supports .JOBS Charter Compliance Coalition, stating that .JOBS Domain Cannot be Used to Operate Job Boards, which means universe.jobs must be shut down. Continue reading

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What Can You Learn From A Mayonnaise Jar And Coffee

I recently received the below story from a friend. My friend has had a tough year like many of us. In the last 18 months, he lost his business, got divorced, and then lost his house. If anyone has the … Continue reading

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Build Relationships – Don’t just “collect connections” on LinkedIn

One of the biggest issues I see, and hear, and read about everyday, is “network building”, or building “connections” on LinkedIn, or getting more “Friends” on Facebook, or more “followers” on Twitter. It doesn’t matter if you are looking to … Continue reading

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