Summary Sunday Job Search Hot Topics

Summary Sunday Job Search Hot Topics Get up to speed on the subtleties of job search! If you havent had to look for a job in awhile or this is your first search post grad, these articles cover hot topics you should master!   Each week I share hundreds of articles across social media written by talented, in-the-know experts! I share the best of the best here on Sunday. I highly recommend you follow the authors of these articles so you can have your finger on the pulse of all things job search and career related! From general job search help to networking- how you communicate your value to future employers is the most important thing you can work on. These articles should help you do that! JOB SEARCH 5 Ways Employers Prefer to Hire by Bob McIntosh | Recruiter.com Practical and applicable information to improve how you conduct your job search! NETWORKING 3 Steps to a Perfect Informational Interview by Lily Zhang | The Muse This lays out the steps you need to take  (and sample questions you can ask) to conduct an informational interview (though I prefer to call it an informational meeting). COMMUNICATION Email Best Practices: How to Make a Great First Impression with Employers by Simply Hired | YouTern You will be communicating with potential employers a lot during your job search. Do not overlook how important this is. You can turn off someone quite easily. Follow these guidelines to avoid costly mistakes! Job Seeker Must Have â€" An Email Signature Block by Donna Svei | Avid Careerist What, you dont have an email signature for your personal email? You are missing one of the best opportunities to promote yourself! Read this immediately! 6 Ways To Create Infographics That Get Results by Donna Moritz | Socially Sorted If you want to learn more about infographics, this post is for you! Written for businesses, it absolutely applies to job seekers that are serious about marketing themselves. Consider using an infographic to highlight your career achievements! Post it to Pinterest, embed it in your LinkedIn summary and share it during networking meetings! SOCIAL MEDIA Avoid These 3 Self-Sabotaging Social Media Mistakes by Meg Guiseppi | Executive Career Brand More recruiters use social media to evaluate candidates EVERY DAY! Follow this advice to prevent early elimination!