Friday, May 8, 2020

Summary Sunday Job Search Changes With The Times

Summary Sunday Job Search Changes With The Times When there are shifts in the world of work, your job search changes too!   This weeks roundup covers some of the good and bad job search changes based on work trends. From networking skills to communication skills, you will probably need to up your game and consider job search an on-going activity, not something you do only when you NEED a new job. I hope these articles help you stay current! Remember, if you like something youve read, be sure to subscribe to the site so you can get the scoop directly! SALARY Why Banning Questions About Salary History May Not Improve Pay Equity by Lydia Frank | Harvard Business Review New research by Payscale finds that women face a unique challenge when it comes to disclosing and negotiating salary- People react negatively when women negotiate for higher pay. The article also includes suggestions for job seekers and employers on how to be more sensitive to this issue. FACEBOOK 4 Ways to Increase Facebook Visibility for Your Job Search by Hannah Morgan | Job-Hunt.org Most people would never consider using Facebook for job search. But you can do these 4 things to pimp your profile! LINKEDIN The Secret LinkedIn Ingredient: Introductions by Bruce Johnston on LinkedIn The value of LinkedIn is in relationship building- not job hunting. Use the give to get philosophy and build your credibility. LinkedIn In Under 10 Minutes A Day by Jim Peacock, Peak Careers This 20 minute conversation will provide you will actionable ideas on how to get more from LinkedIn. Bob McIntosh, Sabrina Woods and I all share our tips! INTERVIEW: Using LinkedIn in Under 10 Minutes a Day I am Jim Peacock with Peak-Careers Consulting. We provide professional development for career practitioners ranging from the Facilitating Career Development (FCD) class for national certification, to online discussion-based seminars on a variety of career topics, workshops, and a newsletter. I also provide career coaching for individuals. FREELANCING LinkedIn ProFinder Reveals Brand New Findings on Freelance Economy by LinkedIn Even if you havent considered becoming a Freelancer, this information is interesting. PLUS, do you know about LinkedIns ProFinder? It helps you promote your freelance work and acquire leads and opportunities. CAREER I started as an econ major in college but knew writing skills were important. Eventually I switched to a humanities major. Ah, the beauty of a liberal arts education where you learn to think and write! It has served me well! Writing Skills Help Everyone Work Better and Make More Money [Infographic] by YouTern It is suggested that employers may consider good writers to be more detail oriented, attentive workers. Perhaps those who communicate well and clearly are simply better at their jobs. Whatever the case, the statistics clearly show that even in tech fields, better writers tend to make more money. But don’t worry, it’s not too late. by Grammarly PS: Im a huge fan of Grammarly  (affliliat link)! Its a freemium service and it catches typos and grammar mistake in emails and all my social media updates!

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