All hail Peter Shankman of HARO (Help a Reporter Out) for this lead:
is a one-stop-shop for entry-level jobs and internships in public relations and communications. All features, which include posting/viewing positions, daily job alerts and resume critiquing, are free to both candidates and employers.
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Thanks for the cool resource Peter!
More managers are using social networking sites to screen potential job candidates — and some are rejecting job applications because of what they learn. The top reason for eliminating a job applicant because of an online profile was a reference to drug or alcohol use in the applicant’s profile.
“In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different”
– Coco Chanel
This weekend I watched the life story of Coco Chanel with the older Chanel played by Shirley MacLaine and I thought WOW, this woman is not only courageous and ahead of her time, but because of this, she is timeless and recession-proof.
Coaching Challenge: What’s one thing that makes YOU different – and irreplaceable?
Today I just received my LinkedIn updates and found that one of my clients was directly linked to Vice Presidential Candidate Sarah Palin. WOW. That means I am only one degree from Palin and two degrees from McCain.
Exciting stuff. But, when emailing my client to find out more, I learned that she had volunteered for the Republican party regularly and that they are using LinkedIn to generate emails for campaigning purposes and to “spread the message.”
An interesting use of online media, eh?
And, to ensure equal coverage (yes, I was a former reporter), Obama’s been sending emails regularly to solicit campaign funds. Although Obama has not invited me to join his LinkedIn network.
What are your thoughts on this?
My View: Every contact in my LinkedIn network is someone I actually know personally. At the very least, I have had a positive and in-depth conversation. That’s how I roll.
How do you? Share your stories!
Fred was dubbed The Cold Call King. And he was. Fred could walk into any office building and walk out with an order. It was amazing.
How does this apply to your job search? Take it from Fred; sometimes making a call will get you to the right decision maker. Sometimes it’s a matter of timing. Your call came in, when Shirley walked out. You look professional. You have the right skill set. You get the interview — today.
Your enthusiasm can shine through on a call. I recently hired an intern because she had guts cold calling me. She had a great pitch. She just graduated with her Masters degree in Counseling. She wanted to get her foot in the career industry and learn from the best. (Hey, who doesn’t like being called the best?) And she said she’d do whatever it took to get there. If I needed filing done, she could do it. She wasn’t picky. She also had tons of enthusiasm. Throughout the interview process — and since the day I brought her on board — she was on time, dressed professionally, and the one word she used to describe herself was “excited.” It shone through. My clients loved the positive attitude and professionalism. Now it’s your turn.
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