Job Hunter Resources

We’ve been talking about LinkedIn from an entrepreneurial perspective for quite some time now. We’ve also done several workshops for job seekers. Here’s another reminder from the recruitment side. Make sure that your profile lists every relevant job in your past history, including all pertinent key words. Recruiters are trying to match highly qualified individuals with the perfect jobs…and I’ve recently learned even more how they scan a resume BOTTOM UP in a lot of cases. If a job has a specific criteria for a certain education level, make sure that is clearly identified. Next, they want to see

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There’s a lot of hype about Google+ right now, along with a lot of people who just don’t seem to get it. It’s still in its early stages, so most people are waiting for the especially tech-savvy among us to figure it out and let us know how it works. It’s got huge potential, though, for those who are looking to expand their professional networks.

Google+ is a bit like Twitter in that you can put people in your circles—allowing you to see their posts and updates—without them putting you in theirs. You don’t need permission or consent;

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Four Tips For Thriving During Your Job Transition

By Guest Author Steve Frank
Chief Motivational Officer | Certified Professional Personal & Business Coach
evolution360° personal & business coaching

In life, any transition can be…well, let’s just put it out there…highly stressful. Job transitions are no exception. Job transition doesn’t just mean losing a job. Certainly, the first thing you think of when you hear "job transition stress" might be layoffs and downsizing. However, job transition also includes starting a new job, getting promoted, or working extra hours because others workers were laid off. 

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By Guest Author: Jeff  Schreiber of IGD Solutions.

LinkedIn is the best B2B networking application on the World Wide Web. Therefore, a job seeker should take full advantage of its tools, applications and wealth of contacts as he/she searches for that next "right opportunity." 

First, understand that LinkedIn's great strength resides in its ability to connect the job seeker to multiple Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 contacts. It's really a numbers game. The more Tier 1 contacts you have, the more access you will have to your Tier 1 connections (and also connections referred to in

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For those of you who haven't heard, there is a new social media platform out there - Google+. Although still fairly new to the market, Google+ has proved to be a valuable and powerful tool. Below are some great tips to find jobs through Google+:

Create Circles Based On Industry - by following and networking with others in your industry, you are making connections that could lead to potential job opportunities. Get Involved - by sharing industry related content, and commenting on others, you stay involved in your profession and can help

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Did you know that more than six million Americans have been looking for work for six months or longer?

In a new report that just was recently released, it states companies are less likely - and in some cases unwilling - to hire those out of work for six months or more.    So what can you do to beat the discrimination occurring against long-term unemployed individuals?   Your best bet is to fill up those long resume gaps by staying involved and connected to your profession through out your job search.   

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By Guest Author: Steve Frank Chief Motivational Officer, Personal & Business Coach evolution360° personal & business coaching

Settling should never be your goal.

As an avid cyclist, I draw inspiration from the bicycle for much of what I believe about life, business and goal-setting. If just one spoke of a bicycle wheel becomes bent or loose, the wheel is in need of “truing”. It may still rotate 360°, however, it will wobble, which will cause the ride to be uncomfortable, forcing the cyclist to work harder than

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Resume summaries or statements are usually the first thing that employers read on resumes! Grabbing their attention is extremely important and can help you to stand out from the crowd.

Follow these tips for a great opening resume summary:   What Makes You A Great Fit For The Position Look at what the employer has included in their job posting and cater your statement to that.   Characteristics Choose 2-3 professional/personal traits that shape your character. Example: honest, hard working, etc…   Experience If you have

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Starting on Tuesday June 21st, eJobMate will begin offering job seekers an option to Tweet their profiles weekly on @eJobMateResumes, a public Twitter feed that employers and recruiters view when looking for candidates.

To make this update in your job seeker profile, log in, click on edit profile, and scroll down to 'More About Me'. A check box is available to opt in free of charge!

The tweet will include the job seeker's name, primary industry, location (city & state), a link back to their profile on eJobMate, and hashtags with their industry and

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It's becoming much more common for potential employers to do online searches to find candidates then ever before, so it's important as a job seeker to have an online presence.

What should my online presence consist of? To start with a website with your name as the domain is highly important. Your website is the core of your online presence, and has the potential to come up in Google searches and other search engines.  Next, be sure to create social media profiles such as Facebook, LinkedIn, & Twitter accounts. This

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