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How to really use the ‘Apply with LinkedIn’ button

Posted by amos on November 30, 2011

The usual – and often correct – assumption is that visibility is credibility. On LinkedIn this is still true to some extent, but…and that is a very large BUT, only if you have optimized your profile. Make sure you have done enough networking online to populate your profile with sufficient...

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Inside Sales Specialist (Toronto – Downtown)

Posted by amos on November 3, 2011

Inside Sales Specialists (ISS) are responsible for delivering solutions to people in career transition. Our ideal candidate must have: A strong work ethic A tenacious hunger to succeed A need to have ownership in their role A good track record in sales Technical and business savvy Typically, the ISS...

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Survey: Lack of experience is the biggest issue entry-level professionals have

Posted by gabriela on October 17, 2011

Voters suggest cultivating networking, resume writing and interview skills A recent survey done by ResumeTarget.com on LinkedIn confirmed what entry-level professionals already know when looking for a job and going to job interviews: the biggest problem breaking into the market nowadays is a lack...

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9 ways to get the most out of LinkedIn

Posted by amos on May 4, 2011

I once wrote that LinkedIn is when Facebook and Twitter meet for coffee. I explain LinkedIn to my clients and friends in one sentence: “LinkedIn is Facebook for Professionals only”. It’s a social networking tool designed specifically for business professionals, companies, job-seekers and employers....

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LinkedIn: When Facebook and Twitter Meet For Coffee

Posted by amos on January 4, 2011

This is the beginning of a series of articles I will be writing for anyone who is looking to build a stronger presence on LinkedIn and utilize the site to forge new opportunities. ———————————————————— As...

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The true tall tale tweeter: How social media got me into Google

Posted by amos on December 29, 2010

*Earl was a recent graduate and unemployed software engineer. He began developing a job search strategy by applying to websites, including Monster, Beyond and CareerBuilder, and by connecting with members in his network. Earl managed to receive a phone interview with Dell. Days later when he followed...

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Contract Work: Not just for hit men anymore | 5 Job Sites That Are Under Your Radar

Posted by amos on December 22, 2010

As someone who has used these site’s to attract, qualify and hire talent. I can tell you that the talent pool in these job sites is tremendous. If you are a freelancer or contract worker then you are in luck, especially those in the digital design industry. The number of people in the digital...

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Standard resume still hard to beat in landing a job

Posted by amos on December 8, 2010

By Lucy Hyslop, Postmedia News You might have a social network more sinuous than a spider’s web and an online presence that would impress Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg. But when it comes to landing a job, the old-fashioned resume still trumps all. That’s the opinion of three experts in the recruitment...

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Professional Resume Writing Services: Why Your Future Depends on Them!

Posted by amos on June 3, 2010

As an executive for almost 15 years, I am going to share with you one solid piece of advice: Never write your own resume! Honestly, who are you kidding? Can you really be objective about your own unique attributes, professional accomplishments and goals? Moreover, can you articulate them in way that...

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Recruiter Amos Tayts: My Philosophy on Resumes

Posted by amos on June 2, 2010

About 20 years ago, I foresaw that the résumé would be the next evolution in the hiring process. At the time, the Curriculum Vitae (CV) was the norm. Résumé is a North American term coined from the Latin and French words meaning “re-take” and “summary.” It is the word we’ve chosen to define...

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