Summary Sunday Continuous Improvement for Job Search

Summary Sunday Continuous Improvement for Job Search Have you adopted a mindset of continuous improvement for your job search? If your job search skills are a bit rusty and you arent getting results, then its time to add some new tricks! The methods and processes companies use to source and recruit candidates to fill jobs changes over time. Your job search strategies need to adjust too! This weeks summary featuring advice to help you embrace networking, especially if you are an introvert, how to interview better and enhance your LinkedIn profile. Plus youll find a list of top recruiting firms and assessments to help you find the perfect career! LINKEDIN Five Powerful LinkedIn Features That Will Help You Stand Out Online by William Arruda | Forbes Follow some or all of these suggestions for what you can do to set yourself apart from the millions of people on LinkedIn! NETWORKING How to Make Connections That Count â€" Advice From a Silicon Valley Veteran (and Introvert) by FirstRound This article/interview features Karen Wickre, author of Taking the Work Out of Networking, and one of the most connected veterans of Silicon Valley. She provides 3 no-pressure networking strategies and tons of advice on how to comfortably network! RECRUITERS Americas Best Executive Recruiting Firms by Forbes This is a list of the top 200 executive search firms specialized in filling positions with salaries of at least $100,000. You can sort by state. Keep in mind, some recruiting firms specialize in industry or role. Always check the listings on the firms website to see what types of jobs they are recruiting for. And most importantly, remember that recruiting firms work on behalf of the company not you. They will be interested in you only if you have the skills/expertise that matches the jobs they are trying to fill. INTERVIEWING Is This the Reason You Keep Getting Interviews That Dont Turn Into Offers? by Lea McLeod | The Muse Stop making this mistake during your job interviews! By following these tips, youll win over the interviewer, not just answer their questions. SOCIAL MEDIA How To Do A Social Media Audit Before A Job Interview by Ashira Prossack | Forbes Its surprising how much damaging information is out on the internet about people. Whats even more surprising is that you arent checking or doing anything about it. Implement these three things and youll change the way you approach your next job interview. CAREER These 6 Career Quizzes Could Help You Find Your Dream Career by Ludmila Leiva | Refinery29 People often want to make a career change but dont know what career they should move into. Use one (or more) of these assessments to find your dream career. 4 Small Daily Habits Thatll Have a Big Impact on Your Career by Alyse Kalish | The Muse I know you are busy doing your jobbut these applying these 4 habits will make you smarter and more marketable! IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Heres How to Ask for a Raise Today | US News World Report On Careers My newest article provides tips on how to ask for an increase in salary. Milestone I hit a Twitter milestone this week! And I earned every single one of these followers organically. I never paid for followers. I just tweet great stuff about job search, careers and workforce trends!