February 2012

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How to Write a Killer Resume

Are you a college graduate and desire to have a job but don’t have any work experience yet and don’t know how to make a killer resume? There are different types of resumes for different professions. But even though they have different styles and formats, the main idea there is to make your resume comprehensive and more presentable. Your resume serves as a mirror as it reflects your personality as an applicant.

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How to Use LinkedIn to Enhance Your Job Search

While job searching it’s important to cover all bases which trying to seek and obtain employment.  LinkedIn is one my the main sites that many job seekers flock to with hopes to find the right job in the perfect field or industry they are searching in.  LinkedIn helps to enhance your search and boost your job prospects.  If you’re currently employed then LinkedIn is perfect for keeping an eye out on possible career prospects and maintaining networking contacts. 

1.       Use LinkedIn Applications as a way to enable and enrich your completed profile. You will be able to share, collaborate, and obtain key insights that will assist you in being more effective.  These LinkedIn Applications include Blog Link which connects your blog with your LinkedIn profile.  Box.net Files is an application allowing to manage your important files online.  You’ll be able to share content with colleagues, friends and on your profile.  Google Presentations allows for you to showcase your work and yourself by uploading a PowerPoint or Google’s online application to embed a presentation file on your profile.