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8 New Ways To Look For A Job

8 New Ways To Look For A Job

Sometimes it feels that job searching hasn't changed in eons: Write a resume, network, answer ads, interview. And you've been using just those to land a job without success. So you're craving something new. Even in our highly-digitized era, I don't believe the cloud can replace coffee -- that is, sitting down ...

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Is Twitter Killing The Resume?

Is Twitter Killing The Resume?

The death of paper resumes has been predicted ever since the advent of email. And now some tech-savvy employers are even refusing to look at traditional resumes or conduct in-person interviews, instead relying on applicants' postings on Twitter in the pursuit of top talent. Known in some circles as ...

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Got The iPhone 5? Now You Need These Tech Tools

Got The iPhone 5? Now You Need These Tech Tools

As Apple fans anxiously await the release of new iPhone 5 (mine is due to be delivered in about an hour), that got me thinking: What are the new tech tools that can make job hunting easier? Most job hunters are well aware that the job search has moved online. Savvy job seekers know to network on LinkedIn and ...

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Is An Online Portfolio Necessary For Job Seekers?

Is An Online Portfolio Necessary For Job Seekers?

By Heather Huhman In the heart of the digital age, the standard paper resume still holds its ground. However, when a resume leaves you with little to no room to showcase your creativity, consider enhancing it with an online portfolio. Developing an online portfolio is one of the best ways to begin ...

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Death To The Resume: Seelio Combines Online Portfolio And Job Search For Recent Grads

Death To The Resume: Seelio Combines Online Portfolio And Job Search For Recent Grads

By Sarah Perez, TechCrunch Looking to rethink the resume, a startup called Seelio is opening its doors today to anyone with a .edu email address. The company, which spun out of an existing service called TruApp, wants to offer college students a better way to showcase their work via online portfolios ...

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What Hiring Managers Really Want To See

What Hiring Managers Really Want To See

When you're job searching, simply getting the attention of potential employers can be a challenge. Of course, there are always a few tricks to keep employers intrigued, no matter what job you're eager to land. Wondering what hiring managers want to see? Here, job-search experts weigh in on what makes job ...

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A Resume Is Not Enough: Why Students Need Professional Online Profiles

A Resume Is Not Enough: Why Students Need Professional Online Profiles

Perhaps you've heard about LinkedIn, the professional social network, but you're not sure exactly what it is. Or, you've set up a LinkedIn profile but you don't really know what to do with it. ...

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Hot Job Site: VisualCV

Hot Job Site: VisualCV

I came across VisualCV a few years ago and was mildly impressed. It looked like a resume on steroids. I wasn't sure where this site really fit in, but over the years I've figured it out. It simply complements your online strategy. VisualCV doesn't take away from a traditional resume, or an online resume. Nor ...

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