All You Need to Know About the Facebook Job Board

All You Need to Know About the Facebook Job Board Recently, the Social Jobs Partnership launched its free Social Jobs application on Facebook listing more than 1.7 million open jobs. This infographic from Work4Labs tells you everything you need to know about the new job board, including what it means for recruiters and how to get your jobs in front of the worlds largest source of candidates. Takeaways: There is now 1.5 million users on Facebook therefore everyone is on Facebook. On Facebook, you have the candidates attention 1 in every 7 minutes spent online is spent on Facebook. Early adopters (such as LOreal) started using Facebook to recruit in 2010 and with 84% of job seekers owning a Facebook account, recruiting is inherently social. Compared to LinkedIn (with 175 million members, and mainly white collar candidates), Facebook allows for a larger talent pool (1000 million members) to be used, and a more social approach. RELATED: How Facebook Beats LinkedIn for Job Search

What is Your Digital First Impression - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

What is Your Digital First Impression - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career You only get one chance to make a first impression. You have all heard that saying before and I’m willing to bet that most of you don’t find much insight in those words. And at first glance you would be right â€" but lets dive deeper and look at this statement in context of our personal brands. If I were to ask you to think about the saying, “you only get one chance to make a first impression” and visualize it playing out between two people, many of you will form a picture in your mind of two people physically meeting for the first time. Maybe you get a picture of two people shaking hands for the first time, or hear the small talk as they greet each other or maybe you imagine the interaction going smoothly or poorly. No matter what you see, the vast majority of you when asked to do this exercise will think in physical dimensions â€" you will picture two people physically meeting for the first time. But, when taken in the context of building and promoting your personal brand you need to flip this convention on its head. You need to think in digital dimensions. Think digitally You need to think of somebody going to their laptop, typing in a search term or your name in Google and then clicking on the first five links that appear to be related to their search. This is the way that people meet in a digital economy. The information that is found in those first five links is the digital first impression that others will form of you. This information and how it affects others’ views of you is what shapes the perception of your personal brand â€" and perception is reality. If you think I’m losing it just go to Google and type in any keyword or name related to something you are interested in. Then spend some time going through the first five search results â€" if you try this out, you will find the names and related content from the individuals with the strongest personal brands for that search term. And, if you didn’t notice; you just met someone and formed a digital first impression of them. How many people are exposed to you digitally and ultimately end up forming their digital first impression of you? It’s hard to say how many for sure, but it is far more than the amount of people you will meet face to face in your lifetime. This is a by-product of our digital economy the majority of the people you meet are from your social networks or through people finding you on the web through search engines. These changes in the way people meet have many advantages for those who have positioned themselves favorably through building their personal brands. What are the advantages? 1.) You WILL BE FOUND online by those interested in meeting you 2.) You WILL RECEIVE unsolicited opportunities to grow your brand or career 3.) You WILL MEET more people and develop a stronger safety network 4.) You WILL ADVANCE quicker than those who do not develop a strong personal brand 5.) You WILL EARN more money and represent more perceived value by others You only get one chance to make a first impression. I believe in that statement now more than ever because people have the ability to find you online without you agreeing to it. If you have a strong personal brand you can influence a good digital first impression. If you do not have a strong personal brand, well, you will go largely unnoticed and find doors shut where others find doors open. If your anything like me you don’t like running into shut doors â€" you like them open with opportunity. If you think of it in this sense, creating your personal brand is much like having a set of keys to unlock closed doors. Do you have your keys? Author: Chad Levitt is the author of the New Sales Economy blog, which focuses on how Sales 2.0 Social Media can help you connect, create more opportunities and increase your business. Chad is also the featured Sales 2.0 blogger at SalesGravy.com, the number one web portal for sales pros, the professional athletes of the business world. Make sure to connect with him on Twitter @chadalevitt.

Working Your Way To Invaluable Employee Status - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Working Your Way To Invaluable Employee Status - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Invaluable. Meaning something is indispensable, vital, and necessary to daily operations. This is what you want to be to your employer. But getting to that point does take a lot of work and loads of dedication on your part. So if you’re looking to not only safeguard the job that you love, but also be of value to your boss and coworkers, this is how it’s done. Becoming an invaluable employee begins with a desire to learn This probably doesn’t come as a shock to you, but employers love employees that take it upon themselves to learn. You can have the all of the desire in the world, but without taking the initiative, your aspirations go to waste. So volunteer to tackle new tasks or projects, volunteer to attend that webinar or conference you’re not that interested in, and volunteer to add new responsibilities to your job description when the times arise. While these small gestures can seem to go unnoticed, over time it becomes part of your personal brand and who you are as an employee, which is definitely of value. Becoming an invaluable employee continues with innovation So you’ve tackled your current job, as well as some new responsibilities with grace. Step it up a notch by showing your innovative and creative mindset. Everyone has the ability to be innovative. An example to get you started might include figuring out a new, more cost-effective solutions to everyday problems in the office, small and large. Think about your coworkers, customers, stakeholders, the public, and higher administration at your workplace. I’m sure something immediately comes to mind that could be improved. The possibilities for innovation are endless and if you stumble upon something helpful, you may be able to create a niche for yourself within your company. Becoming an invaluable employee has much more to do with compatibility than you might think Sure, you’ve been a great asset to your coworkers, you’ve met all the requirements set forth in your job description, and your employee reviews are always great. But at the end of the day, being an invaluable employee has just as much to do with likability and compatibility as it does with skill and drive. If you’re not saying “please” and “thank you,” add it to your workplace vocabulary. Find something in common with your boss and coworkers that you can chat about and just be a pleasure to work with in your day-to-day work. Becoming invaluable to your employer takes time. So don’t expect to be treated like a king or queen. Your work and dedication will garner you that respect and comfort within your job, so that if the opportunity arises, you can create positions and projects for yourself because you’re just that good! Would you consider yourself an invaluable employee? If so, what makes you invaluable? Author: Heather R. Huhman is a career expert, experienced hiring manager, and founder president of  Come Recommended, a content marketing and digital PR consultancy for job search and human resources technologies. She is also the instructor of  Find Me A Job: How To Score A Job Before Your Friends, author of  Lies, Damned Lies Internships (2011) and  #ENTRYLEVELtweet: Taking Your Career from Classroom to Cubicle (2010), and writes career and recruiting advice for  numerous outlets.

Who are the Top Rated Employers Worldwide in 2014 [INFOGRAPHIC]

Who are the Top Rated Employers Worldwide in 2014 [INFOGRAPHIC] Today, LinkedIn have released their third annual ranking of the Most InDemand employers. Based on over 35 billion interactions between companies and members on the site, companies are ranked based on  LinkedIn member awareness of a company (e.g. how many people have viewed your employees’ profiles within the past year) and engagement on LinkedIn (e.g. how many members have followed a  company’s Company or Career Page within the past year). Higher talent brand awareness and engagement among members on LinkedIn equal a more effective talent brand and a higher InDemand ranking. The rankings cover 17 countries, 59 cities and 33 different industries. You can see the list of the top employers in the infographic below (source). Takeaways: Salesforce.com is the first Software as a Service (SaaS) company to crack the top 20. Yahoo! has made a debut at 27. Netflix, Spotify and Uber have all moved up places this year. RELATED: Top 25 Companies for Culture Values 2014 [INFOGRAPHIC]

Why You Need to Write a College Student Resume Summary

Why You Need to Write a College Student Resume SummaryIf you have been looking for ways to get your college student resume through the door of a prospective employer, then look no further. Here are some great ideas that you can implement to make your resume stand out in front of other applications.Writing college student resume summary is one of the simplest but yet most effective ways to create an impression and make a first impression with your potential employer. Here are some of the main reasons why you need to write a college student resume summary.The first and the most important reason why you should write a public relations statement is that it gives an added boost to your chances of getting an interview. After all, your target employer has an open mind about who will be the next head of the company. And an interview will only be made possible when he finds your CV to be impressive and relevant.There is a clear reason for this. Companies tend to keep in mind not only the educ ational background of the candidates but also their life experiences. So, if the CV is well written and it contains all the essential facts and figures, you will surely be making a good impression. Your boss will surely consider your application with more regard because it was well written and has added value to his mind.The second reason why you should write a public relations statement is that it conveys professionalism and confidence to your potential employer. If your potential employer comes across a CV that does not have much information on it, he will automatically think that this candidate is not professional enough. If your CV contains some details of your previous employment experience, this will definitely add a professional edge to your resume.Finally, your public relations statement will be proof that you know what you are talking about. While applying for a job, the first thing your potential employer will notice is your writing skills. If you have some extra tips or k now-how on how to write a resume, it will go a long way in improving your chances of getting hired.So, if you have decided to write a college student resume summary, then you must realize that you need to be prepared to put in the extra effort. It is not enough that you just have to create a well written and informative document. You need to put your best efforts to make your resume stand out among the rest of the others.Remember that creating a public relations statement is not as easy as it sounds. It requires lots of effort, time and practice. If you want to create your own public relations statement, then follow the tips below to learn how to create a college student resume summary with a whole new meaning.

4 Reasons to Join the Surging Tribe of Digital Nomads

4 Reasons to Join the Surging Tribe of Digital Nomads The way we work is changing. We’re saying goodbye to the 9 to 5 grind, instead opting for flexibility to work whenever and wherever we’d like. In 2016, 43 percent of employed Americans said they spent at least some time working remotelyâ€"that’s a 4 percent increase from 2012. As remote work becomes more popular, a new trend has emerged. Digital nomads, employed adults travelling while working, are taking remote work to the next level. According to a recent study from Hostelworld, the world’s largest hostel booking platform sparking social experiences across the globe, the digital nomad tribe is growing, and for good reason. Hostelworld’s study found that 71 percent of US citizens report that they are equally as productive or more productive when working remotely. What’s more, nearly 70 percent who have worked remotely while travelling said they were just as productive if not more productive during that time period. That’s good news for travellers who want to meet the world without sacrificing their career. I sat down with Otto Rosenberger, travel expert and CMO of Hostelworld, to discuss why working professionals should consider the digital nomad life. Here’s what he had to say: Travel the globe without sacrificing your career Beyond working from the comfort of your living room, this newfound flexibility in the workforce offers a unique opportunity to travel the globe â€" exploring new places, engaging with new cultures and beyond â€" without sacrificing your career. A whopping 62 percent of US citizens would consider working remotely while travelling abroad if their company would support it. Whether you’re interested in spending a month abroad or a year committed to a program like Remote Year or Hacker Paradise, the first step is discussing these opportunities with your company. It’s never too late to join this tribe of nomads There’s no doubt that millennials are driving the digital nomad movement. That said, it’s never too late to join the tribe. In fact, it’s older generations that are most interested in applying to formal programs that support remote work while travelling (such as Nomad List, Remote Year and Hacker Paradise). Those between the age of 45 and 49 are 2 times more likely to express interest in a remote work program. Boundless personal and professional benefits There’s more to travel than rest and relaxation. US citizens who have worked remotely while travelling abroad report a number of benefits including the ability to work and explore a new place, develop personally and professionally, learn about a new culture and meet new people. Increase your employability What’s more, travel experiences can give you a leg up on the competition when searching for a new job. Integrating travel into your daily routine gives you the opportunity to build a richer resume that shows off critical skills like communication, confidence and beyond. We’ve found that 73 percent of those that bring up travel experiences during the interview process report that it had a positive impact on the recruiter’s decision. Wow, after speaking to Otto, I’m thinking about becoming a Digital nomad myself! Even if we don’t go this far in our remote working habits, it certainly challenges the old-fashioned out-of-office message that says “I’m out of the country on business and won’t be able to respond to your e-mail until next week”. Where there is bandwidth, we can be connected. Join Dana Manciagli’s Job Search Master Class right now and immediately access the most comprehensive job search system currently available!

College Grad and Entry Level Jobs Vol 8 - CareerAlley

College Grad and Entry Level Jobs Vol 8 - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. If you dont know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else. Yogi Berra You were hiking with your friends on a heavily forested trail when you somehow got separated. You werent really paying attention to where you were going because you werent in the lead, you were following. Now you are alone and your only thought is how amazingly dark the forest can be at night. You have your flashlight, but want to conserve the battery in case you really need it. So what should you do, stay in one place in the hope that someone will find you or try to figure it out for yourself? One thing you do know, if you ever find your way back to civilization you are going to be the leader, not the follower. The quote is so true. And if you are a follower, you may not know where you are going. So where are you going on your journey from college to your first job and how will you get there? Are you lost, or just conserving your flashlight battery? Whatever your answer, its time to take the lead in your job search. College Grad and Entry Level Job Search Boards: Why look at a regular job search site when you can look at one that is geared towards college grads? The following sites are geared to college grad and entry level jobs. Monster College This is Monster.coms college focused career site. Their tag line Its time to graduate into your career says it all. Top of the site has links for Entry Level Jobs, Internships, Career Advice, Hired 101 and so much more. Center page has links you will be interested in, such as Top 25 Cities for Finding Entry Level Jobs. Right hand side of the page has your basic search, a place to join and more. There are forums to join as well. There were over 10,000 entry level jobs when I checked the site. HotJobs College Jobs Not as focused as the Monster version, HotJobs does have a section that is focused on college grads as well. The center top of the page has a simple search engine for college grads, followed by a listing of Jobs for College Students and Recent Grads. There is a brief list of companies that are currently hiring and the bottom of the page allows you to browse jobs by cities. There were 881 entry level jobs when I checked the site. CareerRookie This entire site is dedicated to internships, part-time and entry level jobs. Top of the page has links for Resume, find jobs, advice and more. Key word search box is near the top of the page with featured employers directly below. As with many of the newer job search sites, this one has an uncluttered first page. There were well over 4,000 job opportunities when I checked the site. Advice for College Grads and Entry Level Job Seekers: College Student/College Graduate/Entry-Level Job-Seeker Articles This link, by Quintcareers, provides a wealth of information in the form of articles for the recent grad or entry level job seeker. Topics ranging from Considering Grad School to Beyond the Apprentice offer advice and guidance to help you find your way. Entry Level Jobs Finding Entry Level Jobs This article provides advice and additional links to help you in your search. Alison Doyle is the author of this article posted on About.com. Topics range from Job Search Help to Career Office Services with embedded links for additional information. There are a few relevant videos on the right hand side of the page and the bottom of the page has quite a few related links. Last, but not least, you can sign up for Alisons newsletter or visit her blog (these links are at the bottom right hand side of the page). Career Advice for the College Grad and Boomerang Generation Hallie Crawfords Authentically Speaking site provided this article which is filled with excellent advice and information (including a definition of the Boomerang Generation). The article is a 5 step guide for finding your way. Visit the rest of Hallies site for additional information. Good luck in your search.