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What are some hacks I can do on LinkedIn to look better to other connections and recruiters?
Written by Rae StonehouseNot so sure about hacks, but here’s some sage advice.
The question is rather challenging in that you’re asking how to appeal to two different groups. If your main purpose is to appeal to recruiters, in that you are currently in job searching mode, your promotional copy needs to target them. Your promotional copy needs to be crafted so it attracts recruiters, lets them know you are looking for work and what you have to offer.
Should you still apply for a job if you don’t have enough experience?
Written by Rae StonehouseMy friend told me "within reason" but what's your interpretation of that? More than half? One or two years short? I have 2.5 years of experience for a job that requires 5. Still worth applying for?
I’ve heard 70 to 75% bandied about as a reasonable expectation to be considered as a possible applicant for a job position.
You are guaranteed not to get 100% of the jobs you don’t apply for.
I finished school in June 2018 and I'm now a fully licensed teacher.
Had a temp job for a month from September to October and have been unemployed for 4 months now. I'm going insane.
I'm doing everything I've been told to do. I'm seeking jobs, and I always research and call the school before applying and ask relevant questions. But this month I haven't even gotten a single job interview. My resume is updated, so are my applications.
What more can I do? Please help me.
A layman’s definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
How do I reach out to a company that previously offered me a job?
Written by Rae StonehouseI think a few factors come into play:
- How recent was their offer?
- What were the reasons that you turned the job offer down?
- How did you tell them that you were not accepting their offer?
- What job did you take, assuming you did, instead of theirs?
How ethical is that if a company post fake job ads for the purpose of pre-qualifying people without actually needing new staff as it wastes others' time?
A problem with ethics is that it isn’t always a black & white situation. Many ethical situations are grey at best.
What was the biggest "aha" moment in your job search?
Written by Rae StonehouseI work as a Registered Nurse in residential community mental health and have been at the same job and location for almost twenty years.
For most of those two decades I have been searching for a better opportunity whether it be a business opportunity or a new job.
How do I approach a company for a previous job offer?
Written by Rae StonehouseI think a few factors come into play:
Is it moral when companies post fake jobs on career websites for the purpose of pre-qualifying people without actually needing new staff since that's a big waste of time for those who seek employment?
Written by Rae StonehouseA problem with ethics is that it isn’t always a black & white situation. Many ethical situations are grey at best.
I would expect, that while posting jobs that don’t exist isn’t common place, neither is it unknown. I’m sure that some companies do it as their standard practice.
In a cover letter, is it ok to say "thank you for your discretion" to avoid them from contacting CURRENT employers?
Written by Rae StonehouseI had to give some thought to this question.
Your cover letter is presumably written to accompany your resume and perhaps an application form, in anticipation to being invited for an interview.
When a company asks for references with addresses, do you include the person's home address, or their work address?
Written by Rae StonehouseOne of the necessary preliminary activities prior to going for a job interview is lining up a team of references.
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What advice can you give to someone with social anxiety in regards to job searching prospects?
Written by Rae StonehouseYour question touches on two areas that I have personally experienced and have spent a great deal of time researching strategies to overcome.
When in the job search process, is it a good time to tell your team you are applying for different jobs?
Written by Rae StonehouseI am going to take a contrary position and suggest that you share with your team as soon as feasible.
Your question doesn’t tell us whether you are a member of the team, or the team leader.
If an employer hires you and mentions that one of your references didn't say the best things about you, does that mean they aren't a good reference?
Written by Rae StonehouseThe responses to this question thus far, are based on assumptions. With lack of supporting data, how can it be otherwise?
The question doesn’t tell us whether the Employer told you which reference was the one that didn’t say the best things about you. It would likely be considered unprofessional if they did.
I sent my resume and recommendation to a company for an internship. The secretary invited me to connect with her on LinkedIn after about three weeks. Is this a positive sign?
Written by Rae StonehouseThis isn’t necessarily a sign of anything at all. It could merely be a coincidence.
Linkedin sends invitations from seemingly random people. Perhaps you checked out the company’s Linkedin profile at one point in time.
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Can you use your LinkedIn profile as a resume?
It might be helpful to think of your LinkedIn profile as an adjunct to your professionally written resume.
Whereas your resume needs to be terse and succinct, it also needs to be crafted for a specific job you are applying for.
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Is a cover letter necessary when applying online and uploading a resume? Is a cover letter necessary when applying online and uploading a resume?
Possibly… possibly not!
If you are responding to a job posting on an online recruiting site, for example Monster Jobs - Job Search, Career Advice & Hiring Resources | Monster.com
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What are some hacks I can do on LinkedIn to look better to other connections and recruiters?
Not so sure about hacks, but here’s some sage advice.
The question is rather challenging in that you’re asking how to appeal to two different groups. If your main purpose is to appeal to recruiters, in that you are currently in job searching mode, your promotional copy needs to target them. Your promotional copy needs to be crafted so it attracts recruiters, lets them know you are looking for work and what you have to offer.
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How do you hide the fact that you lost your job on LinkedIn?
How do you hide the fact that you lost your job on LinkedIn?
I don’t think you need to hide the fact that you lost your job, in your LinkedIn profile.
Conversely, I don’t believe you need to draw attention to the fact either.