Google has replaced the resume as the preferred introduction to job seekers. Dick Bolles, author of What Color is Your Parachute? and a true pioneer in the employment industry, was recently quoted as saying, “Your Google results are the new resume.” Today’s recruiters are using Google searches and LinkedIn to source candidates instead of trolling job-board databases.
Info courtesy of Career Thought Leaders
Graduation is coming quickly! Hopefully you have already completed these steps and are soon to begin your post-college plans – either continuing in a professional school or starting that new, first job! If not, be sure to complete these recommended Senior Year Experience steps ASAP:
Twitres is an interesting and advantageous technology innovation. Job seekers who are active on Twitter can use Twitres (www.twitres.com) to display their resume. All you need to do is upload a copy of their print resume and it will appear as the background on your Twitter page. This is a great tool for job seekers recently out of college.
If you are not currently using Twitter for the job search, start doing so! There are numerous articles and resources out there about how to best utilize Twitter for finding a job. Get connected!
Info courtesy of Career Thought Leaders
