Career Carnival Day 2 – More twitter snapshot

@ beneubanks: 1) Find a need and fill it. 2) Be real. Faking it won’t work long-term. 3) stay active physically/mentally. It works wonders.

 

@ MikeRamer: – #1 Job Seeker Tip: Discover the job you want. Research people & companies. Talk to others about what they do. Get excited.

 

@ MikeRamer: #2 Job Seeker Tip: State what you want. Practice 30 second bio; who you are, what you’re seeking & why. Synch w/ your resume.

  

@ MikeRamer: #3 Job Seeker Tip: Go after the job you want. Proactively contact the right people. Follow up multiple times, professionally.

 

@ DFWTRN: Top 3 tips; be Honest, On Time, Present Professionally.

 

@ freysearch: use social media to identify contacts in that company in order to network your way in.

 

@ freysearch: 1. exploit your network….and that means EVERYONE in your network

 

@ freysearch: 2. Decrease use of job boards; increase use of social n/w & associations

 

@ freysearch: 3. Looking for a job is a full time, straight commission gig-treat it as such.

 

@ freysearch: 4. (I know you only want 3…) Be willing to relocate if possible. Be as flexible as you can.

 

@ freysearch: 5. (sorry…I’m shooting from the hip) when you find a role you’re interested in spend time on it

 

@ theredrecruiter: Tip: Figure out why an employer would invest in you. Only then can you clarify your value.

 

@ timharsh: Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm. —Winston Churchill Don’t lose site of your objective “A Job”

 

@ BooleanBlackBlt: Create a blog and write about your work and experience.

 

@ BooleanBlackBlt: X-Ray search LinkedIn via Google to find recruiters and decision makers and managers who are not inside your LI network

@ keithpotts: 1) Distribute yr CV to as many channels as possible 2) Prep for Interview (90% don’t) 3) Clean up your socmedia – They LOOK

 

@ WendyJacob: 1. if ur going to write a cover letter make sure it’s tailored and relevant to your application. It should enhance not repeat.

 

@ WendyJacob: 2. Stay motivated. Sometimes things just aren’t meant to be.

 

@ WendyJacob: 3. Consider not just whether you can do the job but also what added value you can bring to the co that another candidate might not.

 

@ MikeVanDervort: 1. Never give up 2. Never settle for less than you think you are worth 3. Work your network relentlessly

 

@ PolyPlacements: 1) Network 2) clean up your personal brand 3) don’t lose faith – looking for work is a full time job. Dedicate time 2 search.

 

@ resourcefuljohn: Tip1 – persevere in your search Tip2 – don’t try to be all things to all companies Tip3 – be true to yourself and on your CV/resume

 

@ Recruiting101: 1) Do not apply for every job target your search to what you are suitable for. 2) Keep track of where u send your resume.

 

@ Recruiting101: an excel spreadsheet is what I use & 3) Know ur strengths & weaknesses but don’t just give 1 word answers. Add some detail.

 

@ Recruiting101: an excel spreadsheet is what I use & 3) Know ur strengths & weaknesses but don’t just give 1 word answers. Add some detail.

 

@ Fishdogs: My 3 tips: Target your resume to each job, Build & work your network, Treat your job search as a job in which you are the CEO

I will publish all tweets recieved by DM featuring top 3 tips for job seekers