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[28 Oct 2009 | No Comment | By mspecht | ]

It has been a while but the JobSeekr store is now ready, initially powered by Amazon.
We have collected some of the best resources available on Amazon so you do not need to do the searching. The resources have then been allocated a category:

Job Interviews
Job Search
Networking
Personal Branding
Recruiters
Resumes

Enjoy.

Networking, Personal Branding, Resumes »

[14 Jul 2009 | No Comment | By mspecht | ]

With over 41 million professionals, in 170 industries across 200 countries LinkedIn is the world’s largest social network.
So how does a Job Seeker stand out from the millions of other users?
Undertake Shannon Russo’s 5 Steps to complete your LinkedIn profile.

Make your email visible to all
Create an easy to search public profile
Add your websites to showcase your work
Create an interesting header
Update your status each week

I would add a sixth suggestion, make sure you have over 10 connections. Why 10? Research by LinkedIn has found that once you have over 10 Recruiters and …

Expert Posts, Networking, Uncategorized »

[2 Jul 2009 | No Comment | By Annemarie Cross | ]
Top ten effective habits of a highly successful networker

With a tightening job market numerous job seekers have increased their networking endeavours with the hope of tapping into the hidden job market, where 70-80% of unadvertised opportunities are located.
While networking should be an integral part of your search (and overall career management) efforts there are some secrets which can make a significant difference between not really generating much success and the potential for networking burnout in comparison to building influential and productive relationships that open the doors to potential job opportunities.
To avoid networking burnout, ensure you’re adopting the top …

Expert Posts, Featured, Personal Branding »

[1 Jun 2009 | No Comment | By Annemarie Cross | ]
Strengthening your employability status: 6 crucial steps

The turbulent economy has certainly had an impact on many industries, with many companies implementing large-scale staff layoffs and downsizing. Never before has it been more important for people to begin implementing some crucial career management initiatives to reinforce their overall employability status.
Here are six key career management initiatives you should begin implementing:
1. Be relevant
Gone are the days where you attain your degree or diploma and never have to undergo any further professional development throughout the rest of your career.
Companies are continuing to develop and advance so they can maintain …