Be More Social When Looking at Potential Employees

• February 14th, 2013 by SEM Contributor

With all that business owners have to do in a “normal” work day, monitoring social media feeds probably ranks low on their importance list. That being said, not checking out the social networking habits of potential employees they may hire can turn out to be a missed opportunity to see if he or she truly is the right fit for… Read more

Do You Have Any Skeletons in Your Social Media Closet?

• October 15th, 2012 by SEM Contributor

You are out of work or looking for a better job. So, what exactly is it that is preventing you from finding the right position? In today’s Internet age, more and more job applicants are discovering that their social media footprints can come back to haunt them, especially when it comes to finding the desired job. Study after study indicates… Read more

Is This Summer Bout Just Be Lazy – Or Irreparable Attitude Adjustment?

• July 12th, 2012 by Ann Smarty

With this Summer projected to be the most cruel for teens that want to make some extra dough, and/or get some experience, it’s no wonder parents are biting their nails (more feverishly). Things just are not looking up when it comes to jobs for kids out of school for break. Unless Microsoft and 1000 video game makers plan on doing… Read more

Employers Now Stock Prospective Employees

• October 12th, 2011 by SEM Contributor

Whether an employer is hiring an intern, a lawyer, a secretary, or even a health insurance attorney; he or she is no longer looking at resumes and academic achievements alone. Gone are the days when employers could not take a look at a prospective employee’s personal life. Employers are now using social media to really figure out who you are… Read more

Get Socially Active…and a New Job

• January 24th, 2011 by Tisha Tolar

For people looking for a position in the exciting (and sexy!) world of social media, Mashable’s has a Job Lists section available on their website to making finding social media-related positions that much easier to find. In addition to actual job postings, the site also provides a multitude of resources, expert guides, and how-to demonstrations to help you land the… Read more

Looking for a New Job? Get Link(ed)In

• July 14th, 2010 by Tisha Tolar

Most of us have been through the stress of preparing for a job interview at one point or another in our lives. Polishing up the resume, shopping for just the right business suit,  and brushing up on the best answer to the age old interview questions  about your strengths and weaknesses is now out of style. It seems that all… Read more

Bringing Home the Bacon Through Social Media Jobs

• October 22nd, 2009 by Tisha Tolar

Do you like to Tweet?  You may be in luck as companies are searching for social butterflies as part of their business strategy.  Companies that used to crack down on staff that used office time to publicize their latest adventures at the water cooler are now embracing their socialites to give a leg up to their on-line presence.… Read more