Summary Sunday The Nuances of Job Search

Summary Sunday The Nuances of Job Search How familiar are you with the nuances of job search? There are many parts to your job search campaign today and you will need advice, tips and resources. Plus, youll need to develop new skills.   As Ive said a million times, if you havent had to look for a job in the last five years, its changed! Job search is not intuitive. And it isnt as easy as applying for jobs online. The Nuances of Job Search Job search is 95% marketing. It isnt always the most qualified person who lands the job, but the person who is  talented enough to get themselves in front of the hiring manager! Sure, you have to back up your claims and prove you are qualified at that point, and that takes skill too! This is why, each week, I round-up articles that were popular! I want to emphasize the important nuances youll need to know about job search! Bookmark, flag, print, or somehow save these for the next six months. Youll need them. But after six  months, delete them and find fresh, new content! Let go of your old beliefs too! A great segue to MY favorite read this week. CAREER DEVELOPMENT Inside the Growing Social Media Skills Gap by Ryan Holmes, CEO of HootSuite | Fast Company Social media for pleasure is different from social media for work. Everyone needs to learn the difference. This is important because more jobs include some form of social media use according to Holmes. ..social media duties have been radically democratized and decentralized. The number of job descriptions on Indeed.com mentioning social media skills is booming Holmes also writes: While social media races ahead, formal training and education programs are lagging seriously behind. If that isnt making headlines, its testament to social medias comprehensive mainstreaming: Facebook? I use that everyday. Who needs to be trained in it? Please, read the article, especially if you have been avoiding/ignoring social media. If you dont jump in soon, you may find yourself unemployable. NETWORKING Networking Basics by Miriam Salpeter | The Vault My friend and colleague Miriam Salpeter has written 12 articles here on networking. Youll find basic to advanced tips and advice. 10 Types Of People Youll Meet While Networking For A Job (And How To Handle Them) by Barbara Safani | Forbes Barbara outlines these 10 different types of people youll encounter and how to reframe how you approach them. JOB SEARCH Exactly How Do You Find a Job in 2016? by Will Thompson | YouTern Will is a recruiter, so his perspective on this is important! He outlines 5 things you can do to be a better job seeker in 2016! Secrets to Finding Hidden Jobs Without Using Social Media by Jacob Share | JobMob Youve heard you need to tap into the hidden job market or at least should have. Jacob provides 55 tips to find hidden and  unpublicized jobs. INTERVIEW What NOT to Do During the First 5 Minutes of an Interview by Kate Rodriguez | Social-Hire Check out these 5 things that could ruin your interview. 43 Best Job Search Websites 2016 In case you missed this list, go check it out. These arent job boards, these are resources to improve your job search skills!