Posts under ‘For Job Seekers’

There is one important thing to remember about CVs – it won’t get you a job – it just opens doors.
Many people spend a vast amount of time writing up their CVs. They fill out each section with detail after detail – from their first job through to their last. But, in my view, a [...]

Earlier this year I ran a very small survey to get a sense of the salary expectations of people working in the social media space. It was most interesting to me because the survey asked both employers and employees the same questions. And while I fully expected there to be a mismatch between the two [...]

When I was a teenager, my mother was always asking me to clean up my room. I would spend what felt like hours and hours putting things away, neatening-up bookshelves and hiding things under my bed. But almost always, she would come in to inspect my efforts and ask “what’s that?”. There would always be [...]

This is the first annual survey of employers and job seekers working in social media. It was carried out in early February 2009. While this poll has a small sample size, it is very targeted – receiving responses from those with direct practical experience. The majority of responses were received from Australia, with 10% of [...]

Over the past month I have been asked a number of times about salaries for social media related roles. While most of these questions have come from job seekers new to the workforce, some have also come from employers.
But rather than provide my own opinion, I thought it may be best to survey the market [...]

There is no doubt that one of the most difficult aspects of interviewing for a new job is answering the tough questions. And while we KNOW that they are coming, it is still a challenge to deal with it one-on-one.
So what can you do?
1. Ask yourself the tough questions. Begin by asking yourself the tough [...]

Penelope Trunk of Brazen Careerist has pulled together an excellent list of blog posts that you should read if you have been laid-off. There are a wide variety of personal branding and management sites, and even one filled with bartending tips. There is even a blog by Kyle Lacy which provides guidance on getting involved [...]

With the global financial crisis starting to bite, companies have begun to look very closely at their core employment strategies — with a stream of layoffs starting to take place. If you find yourself in this situation, then I do hope you find a match for your skills, interests and experience on the SocialMediaJobs board. [...]

I have seen a lot of bad resumes in my time. I may even have written a few. But no matter whether you are writing a resume for a social media role or any other type of job, there are a few things you need to consider:

Keep your eyes on the prize: What is your [...]

Many people think that LinkedIn is only good for finding a job … or for researching the people who are about to interview you. But it is a whole lot more than this.
Social Media folks will understand the power of a network, but spend a surprisingly small amount of time tending to professional online networks [...]