Thursday, 23 February 2012

Success Story

Hey everyone. Here is a good story about a man who was laid off twice in a year. He was a Boston University MBA Alumni. He decided to write a book about social media once he was laid off and is now very successful in the business world.

Author of Job Searching With Social Media - For Dummies

Monday, 13 February 2012

Forbes Magazine

Forbes Magazine published an article listing 5 ways for you to use social media in the job search based on the 2012 job market. These are tips to help you put yourself ahead of the game compared to other applicants.

It seems quite obvious that you would want to monitor what pictures on your social media pages are available to the public. Yet everyday there are people complaining on blogs from all over the world about how they didn't get a job after internet background checks.

Forbes Magazine Article By Todd Wilms. December 22, 2011

Thursday, 2 February 2012

Tips for University Students

Here is some very good advice on Social Media sites. It lists certain things you should take into account if you have accounts in social media like display pictures, personal information, etc.

University of Saskatchewan Tips on Social Media Pages