Showing posts with label social media. Show all posts
Showing posts with label social media. Show all posts

Wednesday, 18 May 2011

Wednesday Digest: Interactive Job Searching

Make this week's job search about getting the most out of online media... 

If you do one thing this week, sign up to this free webinar on identifying your strengths: today, Weds 18 May, 8pm EDT (that's midnight GMT, but it's worth staying up for...)

And if you do two things, check out this Twitter chat on acing the interview: today, Wed 18 May, 8pm EST (that's 1am GMT -- it might be a late one tonight!)

Saturday, 14 May 2011

Saturday Digest: Job Search

Going through the stages of a job search...

In the second post of the morning, we look at the job searching process from numerous different angles, from...
Also, here are 5 steps you need to take in pursuing a job, and 10 tips for boosting your career.

Happy weekend, all -- normal service will be resumed next week!

Saturday, 26 March 2011

Saturday Digest: Job Hunt Tips

Today's digest presents job hunting tips...

Whether it's the inside story from head-hunting professionals or ideas on using Twitter as a job search tool, this morning's focus is on helping you take control of the job search.

Tips from the professionals.
General hints and tips.
Twitter as a job search 'Twool'...

Have a good weekend, all!

Saturday, 5 March 2011

Saturday Digest: Leveraging Technology

Finishing the week with a look at using new technologies in your job search...

Have you thought about a 'networking resume'?
Would a personal website be useful to you?
What about your social media profile?

Remember to sign up to our email list and receive your exclusive copy of the IIS Communication Checklist, and come back here next week for more useful job search information.

Saturday, 19 February 2011

Saturday Digest: More Resumés/CVs

Today's digest sees IIS return to a popular topic for job-seekers...

This Saturday, we think more about how to brand yourself and your resumé or CV. Remember, an interview is, ultimately, about selling a product: you.

Are you thinking about a resumé interview to help you write your resumé? 
Some techniques for using social media marketing in your resumé.*
Finally, here are some thoughts on personal branding. 

Check back next week for more specially written articles and regular digests.

*If you're interested in thinking more about the power of social networks in your working life, do read our Academy28 blog post on the topic, here.

Saturday, 12 February 2011

Saturday Digest: Thinking Graphically

Giving your CV/resumé a visual or online twist...


To start with, here's an interesting article on a possible development in the tried-and-tested CV format:


Will Your Next CV Be an Infographic?


And how about leveraging another form of technology?


Your Facebook Resumé


Finally, while this may not be particularly relevant to you if graphic design isn't your industry, it may give you some ideas about just what to do to elevate your CV/Resumé above the 'herd':


Creative CVs/Resumés

Have a good weekend, and do drop in next week: as well as an exclusive 'teaser' from the IIS e-book, we'll be expanding the blog to include full-length articles on top of the regular digests.