Tag Archives: job search

How To: Land a job using social media. Five Tips for New University Graduates.

I am delighted to welcome this guest post from Sachin Shah, Director of International at SimplyHired. Huge thanks to Sachin for his contribution. Enjoy! If you’re a new university graduate you are probably very familiar with social media and are … Continue reading

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Social Recruiting Conference 2011

I recently attended a conference with a keynote speech from the Marketing Director EMEA of Linkedin, Laurence Bret Stern Her (excellent) presentation left me with one statistic that really struck a chord. 80% of US Employers are using Social Media … Continue reading

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First Ask Lee Cooper Webinar April 2011

The first in what will be a series of Ask Lee Cooper seminars is now available by way of a podcast for your convenience. Among the questions that are answered on this podcast include; How do I know if I … Continue reading

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You can’t poke, tweet or email a handshake

Never a truer adage when looking for a job not what but who you know.  Your network is key to a successful job search strategy.   Growing your network has never been easier.   Social media has taken care of … Continue reading

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A little thanks goes a long way

After Birthday parties, Christmas or any other times of celebration my children sit down and write thank you notes to all those who have sent them a gift.  It’s time-consuming ( they are lucky kids, too often spoiled rotten by … Continue reading

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Want to get ahead in your career? Some examples of what not to do!

Looking for a job is a serious business.  If you are out of work it’s no laughing matter, finding employment can be an incredibly stressful experience.  From time to time to shed a little humour,  to offer a little light … Continue reading

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Never knowingly underdressed

A couple of articles over the weekend focused on the decline of the business suit.  One such article on the BBC website highlighted a recent poll of 2,000 British workers by online bank First Direct that “found that only one in … Continue reading

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Is this the worst recruiter ad ever?

I promise you I have a sense of humour.  ( Many may argue otherwise, but I can assure you I do ).  I mention this if only to assure you that I haven’t lost that sense of humour before you … Continue reading

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Let them fall in love first ….. interview tips from a Recruiting Pro (part three)

In our final guest blog of the week, Ann Zaslow-Rethaber, President of leading Search Firm ISC continues her series of interview tips for job seekers. http://www.linkedin.com/in/annzaslowrethaber http://www.iscjobs.com Close the deal- you want to end the interview on a positive note. … Continue reading

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Let them fall in love first ….. interview tips from a Recruiting Pro (part two)

Continuing in our series of guest blogs, we welcome back Ann Zaslow-Rethaber, President of ISC with her second installment of tips for interview success http://www.linkedin.com/in/annzaslowrethaber http://www.iscjobs.com Be prepared for the questions that you will be asked. If you have a … Continue reading

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