January is traditionally the time of year when we think about our careers and new opportunities. JobContax is a leading global technical recruitment company which specializes in the Construction, Engineering, Mining, Oil & Gas, Biotech and Pharma sectors and currently has Jobs in Australia, Canada, China, Ireland, Middle East and UK. We recommend that you … Continue reading »
By now, the news has spread that 80 percent of recruiters look to fill openings through searching on LinkedIn. Although I don’t think this is the best use for LinkedIn (sitting around waiting for a call), there is still a chance it could happen. So learning how to rank your profile for certain keywords is … Continue reading »
One of the biggest fears people have about creating or updating their LinkedIn profile is that their employer will see the changes. After all, you don’t want your boss to know you’re looking for another job until you’ve found one. The good news is that it’s perfectly possible to create a strong LinkedIn profile – one … Continue reading »
A general rule for CV’s/resumes or LinkedIn profiles, it’s more effective to write in “short substantive soundbites” instead of long sentences or paragraphs. A LinkedIn profile can be significantly longer than a resume, however, it’s still important to use short substantive soundbites! So… what does that mean, and what does it look like? Here are some … Continue reading »
LinkedIn Usage Survey LinkedIn continues to dominate the executive corner of the social media universe with a highly-engaged member base: 61% of registered LinkedIn users say LinkedIn is the social site they use most for professional networking, and 35% check the site daily, according to a survey from Lab42. Another 32% of registered LinkedIn users check the site several times a week, … Continue reading »
Barrack Obama and LinkedIn President Barrack Obama has been embracing social media platforms of late in a bid to engage the American people with recent town hall events at Facebook and Twitter now complimented by a new event which Obama will hold at Linkedin on the 26th of September. It’s called Putting America Back to … Continue reading »
Over the past few years, several studies have been conducted looking at social media and employer hiring habits. One of those studies, conducted by Microsoft, showed that 70% of employers in the United States screened out potential employees because of information found online. The study also showed that the majority of recruiters and HR professionals … Continue reading »
I was hit for six when I found out I was been made redundant. I think I went into complete shock for about 6 weeks. I had been with my company for 3 years and in many ways had become a bit lethargic. When I awoke from my dormant subdued “shock” phase real anger and resentment set in. Why me?…Poor me…Damn … Continue reading »
For those of us who live in cold weather climates, turning the calendar page to April is a glorious moment. Although it’s still cold outside, you know that spring really is on the way. If you’re like me, that first whiff of warm air also gives you the decluttering bug. That’s right — it’s spring … Continue reading »
The LinkedIn Mobile team is excited to announce the availability of LinkedIn for Android version 1.0. The app is available in the Google Marketplace or from our website: Download LinkedIn for Android We Work Where You Work LinkedIn for Android, is a continuation of our efforts to help you leverage the power of your professional … Continue reading »
LinkedIn has announced that it has finally reached a major milestone: 100 million users and counting. Check out our LinkedIn profile here, and be sure to create your own personal profile and keep it up to date. They released the infographic below to celebrate the milestone.
If you run a blog or website of any kind, chances are you’re always trying to encourage more people to talk about and share your pages and posts through a variety of channels, including social media and e-mail. For many sites, adding social sharing buttons is a simple and effective way to quickly boost pageviews … Continue reading »
