Credentials? Sure, I Have Three Degrees (Wink, Wink)
Recruiters beware! Expert Jason Morris explains that it can be difficult to tell a genuine degree from one straight out of a diploma mill.
Tag: LinkedIn
New Way of Working—Alliances for Employers and Employees
The old concept of company-as-family is dead (if it ever existed), says Ben Casnocha, entrepreneur and cofounder of LinkedIn. The new default is employees as free agents, but you can’t build a lasting, innovative business when employees act like free agents. Where’s the middle ground?
Facebook Launches New App Called ‘LinkedIN’
Well, not really, but the social media giant has launched a new site that is remarkably similar to LinkedIn.
Need to Complain About Your Boss? There’s an App for That!
Have you ever been so angry at a coworker, or your boss, or even the workplace vending machine that you just needed to let your frustration out? Well, now you can, with the Memo app.
Avoid These Ugly Preemployment Pitfalls
In yesterday’s Advisor, we reviewed the good and the bad of preemployment inquiries; today, we take a look at some of the just plain ugly questions that you should never even think of asking.
Have Your ‘Particular Set of Skills’ Endorsed on LinkedIn
Having coworkers and past supervisors vouch for your skills on LinkedIn is a great feeling. Not only do you look good on paper, you look good to prospective employers. But imagine if a celebrity could vouch for your skills. How would you look then?
Do You Actively Recruit Passive Candidates?
As the unemployment rate inches further downward and positions are taking longer to fill, many employers are looking for new and innovative ways to reach the best talent. One option that is increasing in popularity is searching for passive candidates—individuals who may not be directly looking for a new job, but who would be open […]
Ways to Incorporate Social Media into the Hiring Process
With the prevalence of social media, employers are finding more and more uses for it in the workplace, for example, as a component of the talent management process. More and more organizations are taking advantage of the growing reach of social networking.
Connections Critical for LinkedIn Impact
Last Week! Pay Budget Survey—Who’s Doing What? It’s post-recession and pay is going up … but how much? Let’s find out! Participate in BLR’s Pay Budget Survey—free copy of the results to all participants. In yesterday’s Advisor, we got the first 6 of consultant Donna Serdula’s tips for maximizing the impact of your LinkedIn page. […]
Are You a Social Businessperson?
Do you consider yourself a social businessperson? What exactly is a social businessperson? Right now we are looking specifically at how professional you portray yourself on different social media platforms. How professional do you think you come across on LinkedIn and Twitter? Take a look at your LinkedIn and Twitter pages right now…do you come […]