Friday, March 29, 2013

Hunting for a Job?


Job search apps can help you manage your job search. It may also make it a little smoother and easier.

Some Apps I would recommend are:
-LinkedIn Mobile
-Indeed.com
-SnagAjob.com
-Monster Jobs
-JibberJobber
-CareerBuilder Jobs
-Craigslist

Some of these apps also include job interview tips.

Please share which apps you have found to be valuable in your job search?


Monday, March 25, 2013

Online Portfolios…Not Only For Artists, But For MBA’s Too!


According to Eilene Zimmerman, Newyork Times, the very first thing a recruiter does after receiving a worthwhile application is to search for the person on Google. With that in mind, creating your online portfolio gives you some control over what is found.(http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/01/jobs/an-online-portfolio-can-showcase-your-work-career-couch.html)

So have you ever considered developing your very own MBA Online Portfolio? You can create a website with several web pages  outlining your: key courses, accomplishments, skills, resume, short term goals, long-term goals etc. You can use your portfolio to manage both your professional assets and showcase your potential. Even more, it will bring clarity to the direction that your career is moving towards. Please view site below:
http://www.opresume.com/CourtneyEpps/about 

Another option is to add one through your LinkedIn pages--- search for Creative Portfolio Display, an app that will allow you to sync your portfolio onto LinkedIn.
http://www.linkedin.com/opensocialInstallation/preview?_applicationId=104096&_ch_panel_id=1

Other than LinkedIn, there are other free options like Pinterest and Tumblr.For other professional portfolio examples, visit sites below:
http://www.marketingandmore.net/http://kevinbraidy.com/Home.htmlhttp://www.opresume.com/clintonschewe/abouthttp://www.opresume.com/CourtneyEpps/abouthttp://www.blueskyportfolios.com/executive1/orhttp://www.blueskyportfolios.com/executive6/index.html










Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Information technology has revolutionized the way people look for jobs.

Need help with Job-hunting? or maybe writing a resume or a cover letter? ...lets visit the Net.Who even looks at resumes anymore? isn't it just straight to your social networking site---Linkedin.The internet is our resume. The net has revolutionized job hunting! Although most job openings are not advertised ...if they should be advertised ...you will probably find the job listed online. Online resources and online job search tools are a major way that people today find jobs. Likewise recruiters find the best candidates online. Sites like www.careerbuilder.com,  www.indeed.com and www.craigslist.org are popular options for recruiters. Meanwhile www.glassdoor.com is the site I browse to get a feel of the company's culture and the pay I should expect. As well as www.salary.com. On the interview, thanks to information technology, a candidate can now research the company online and make a good first impression.