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So in honor of my upcoming sophomore year in the industry, following are four points of advice I wish someone would have given me a year ago. If you aspire to work at a digital marketing agency, heed them well: your competition is about to get a lot fiercer.[read more]

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Does social media recruiting work? If you have been trying to hire employees, chances are that you have at least considered using social media to find the right candidates. There is ample proof that social media can help fill jobs; but it depends on what kind of job you are trying to hire for.[read more]

Social media is a rapidly growing career choice for young professionals and recent college graduates. These five tips will help you get the interview you're looking for.[read more]

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Job sourcing through social media, two sides of social business software, Facebook's foibles, and more.[read more]

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The problem is, however, that many students don’t even know where to begin or where to even look for that entry-level position they want. The good news is that even in this less-than-stellar economy, students are not left up-creek without a paddle. There are definitive ways to increase your chances of landing that job after graduation.[read more]

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"The problem is, though, business owners are making decisions on whom to use as their “social media expert” based on age. I couldn’t think of a more ridiculous way of making a hiring decision."[read more]

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The micro-blogging outlet may be overlooked, but people are certainly trying to find jobs using it. And that makes sense – with an 85% retention rate and over 69 million blogs on its platform, Tumblr is a great way for job seekers, particularly ones fresh out of college, to try to network with other professionals and get a foot in the door.[read more]

Last month I wrote a post called Tough love for marketing and PR job seekers. In it I challenged you to prove you are a great marketer by showing, not telling. I said that you need to create content that will brand you as someone to hire. Now. Starting today.I've delivered this advice to hundreds of people. Sadly for them, I know from...[read more]

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Job fairs are usually known as events with less-than-impressive employers recruiting for less-than-desirable positions. This was not the case at all. Apple, Dell, Google, Salesforce.com and other notable tech, media, startup and other digerati -- about 70 companies present -- were out in full-force.[read more]

In recent years, social media has become one of the sharpest tools in any job seeker’s toolbox. And for good reason—using social media, job seekers are one step closer to connecting with their dream employer. With more than 800 million active users, Facebook is a social media Mecca for just about any job seeker. The key is to use it effectively.[read more]

An opinion why Facebook's attempt to enter the Online Job Search market needs a serious overhaul.[read more]

Much like an organization is judged by its logo, its offices, and other physical manifestations, you are judged by your looks; just as an organization lives by a credo, or a mission you live by your morals and values; and just as an organization strategizes about the company they keep so too must you with the people you surround yourself with, or your "partners."[read more]

The world's biggest social networking site designed for business, LinkedIn, has this month launched a new plug-in that allows its users to apply for jobs with the click of a button.    The 'Apply with LinkedIn' feature is aimed at both making the recruitment process easier for businesses and ensuring that those looking for...[read more]

One recruiter's advice: “Remove all of your personal speaking, writing, blogging, and social media (i.e. Twitter, Facebook, SlideShare links, etc.) items from your resume. Companies don’t give a crap about that..." Is this the way it really is?[read more]

My response to folks, who are feeling left out of the social media space and/or are looking for that next opportunity, is that all's not lost and many of their current skills can be very valuable in this space.[read more]

Our good friend Delfin Vassallo (who we met in Helsinki last yet) captured what was said at our first Social Media Week event on Social Recruitment. With thanks to Delfin, we’re republishing his blog post here: Social Recruitment Debate Today’s most interesting topic at Social Media Week so far was the debate about Social Recruiting....[read more]

Recruiting has never been an easy job. You really have to be able to pick up cues from candidates to determine how they will fit if you hire them for your organization.To do that well it takes skill, time and even some luck. I know there were recruiters that just wished, especially when they were undecided on a candidate if they could...[read more]

LinkedIn is a great tool for networking, promoting your services, finding a job and managing remote projects. Here are 14 ways you can use it to advance your career:[read more]

For anyone who’s out of work or considering the possibility of a future job search — and let’s face it, that’s most of us — social media platforms offer relatively easy-to-use tools for demonstrating expertise and professionalism to potential employers or clients. Here are five tips for using social media to help secure employment:...[read more]

Social Media Today, the premier builder of independent online B2B communities, is looking to add moderators, a Director of Community Marketing, and an Editorial Director to our talented team. The right applicants will have a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude, a sixth-sense for great business content, and an insatiable appetite and passion...[read more]