Bold move snags 12 job offers

Source: People.com

We’ve all been there: you’re running errands and hit a stop light. There stands an individual with a heartbreaking sign. Drivers in Buffalo, New York are seeing something different though. Carrie Kemeling has taken an unorthodox approach to getting her name out there to potential employer.

While her approach is a little extreme, it’s an excellent reminder that while on the job search thinking outside-the-box can set you apart from your competitors. Take a page from Carrie’s book. Go beyond just applying to advertised listings. Instead, reach out to the company you’re most interested in—even if they don’t have any available openings. 

Read more on Carrie in People's article: "Buffalo Woman Hands Out Resumes on Street, Earns Over a Dozen Offers". 

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Social Strategy: The Surprising Impact

Source: Mashable

Pop Quiz: How do you find a job and increase your chances of staying employed longer longer?

Answer: Up your game on social networks like LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook! The number of companies using social media to recruit has been steadily increasing throughout the past six years.

Jobvite recently released a study highlighting the surprising impact social recruiting has on the professionals it finds.  "Jobvite found that companies who used social recruiting enjoyed improved candidate quality and quantity, which is why 94% of the businesses surveyed use or plan to begin using social recruiting in 2013. As shown in the infographic below, almost half of the social recruiting hires remained in their positions for over three years."


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