Summary Sunday Increase Your Knowledge About Todays Job Search

Summary Sunday Increase Your Knowledge About Todays Job Search Job search is not as simple as finding a job online, applying and landing a job offer.   If youve been looking for a job, you already know this. But how much do you really know about job search and the best-practices that will help you secure a new jobfaster? You dont know what you dont know. So isnt it time you increase your  knowledge about todays job search! The articles in this post are pulled from some of my favorite job search resources (and Ive shared them on Twitter this week). I do the heavy lifting of finding helpful articles across the web and share them for your education. If you want this information real-time, follow me on Twitter! Promise, I dont spam or self-promote. Im on Twitter to share educational information to help my followers! JOB SEARCH The Top Job Search Articles of 2016 by Jacob Share | JobMob PERSONAL BRANDING Personal Websites for Job Seekers (And How To Create One) by Dana Leavy | Brooklyn Resume Studio Yes, I truly believe every professional should have a personal website today. It just makes sense to own your own digital terrain! See how simple it can be to create one by reading this article. 5 Reasons Job Seekers Will Use Instagram Stories Not Snapchat for their Job Search by Mark Anthony Dyson | LinkedIn Pulse Great insight about new ways for people to engage and promote their personal brand! INTERVIEWING 45 Questions to Ask in Your Job Interview by Susan P. Joyce | Job-Hunt.org Joyce says Asking good questions shows that you are interested and prepared. The answers to those questions should also help you decide whether or not you want to work for the employer. Learn how to show your interest and evaluate a job opportunity and company by asking questions. These should help! 14 Things You Should Do After A Job Interview by Rachel Gillett | Business Insider How you follow-up after an interview can determine your fate. Youll find tips to help you navigate the post-interview process here. LINKEDIN 30 Things College Students Should be Doing on LinkedIn Right Now by Mark S. Babbitt | YouTern Babbitt lays out the answer to  â€œSo what do I put in my LinkedIn profile if I’m only a student? And what do I do there?” Technically, these answers work for ANYONE. CAREER EXPLORATION 24 Career Experts Answer the Question “How to Find the Best Career for Me?” by Noel Griffith | CareerWiki There is no magic wand to help you uncover your calling (or even the best career). But, if you are trying to figure out what to do next, this collection of advice from career experts can help! Spoiler alert: most of us agree- it isnt once and done. You will change careers/jobs a lot. So the advice focuses on aligning your interests, passions, values, goals, ambitions with roles that fit! I was honored to be invited to include my answer along with the others included here. Make a plan and stick with it!