Summary Sunday News and Tricks to Improve Your Job Search

Summary Sunday News and Tricks to Improve Your Job Search It doesnt matter if you are actively looking or just fishing on the weekends for a new job. You want to make sure you are staying up to date and doing the right things! Take a gander at these carefully curated articles for help!   Ive been traveling and knee-deep in lacrosse, so my apologies for not writing more over the past several weeks. Plus I took my annual one week vacation in Vermont where I unplug and rejuvenate! This collection of top articles comes from my Twitter stream. I hope you find them helpful and feel free to follow me over on Twitter at @careersherpa so you never miss out. LINKEDIN The Role of Video on LinkedIn: Native Video is Finally Here!!!! by Viveka Von Rosen Want to upload video from your phone as a LinkedIn status update? Youll be able to soon! Native video is just the newest trend in social media, so LinkedIn is jumping in. Think about using video to talk about an event you are attending, share a hot tip, or capture short interviews. LinkedIn Adds Extra Insights to Profile Views Data, Including Keywords Used to Find You by Andrew Hutchinson | Social Media Today Take advantage of LinkedIns new insights. Are the right people checking out your profile? Now you can get data on the titles of people looking at you. JOB SEARCH 7 Ways to Present Yourself as the Best Candidate for the Job by Susan P. Joyce, Job-Hunt.org | YouTern Being a stand out candidate requires you do more! Follow these tips and youll leave a memorable impression! 12 Ways to Measure Your Job Search Progress by Barb Poole | Hire Imaging Barb lays out how to know if you are doing a good a good job hunting! Follow her advice and youll certainly improve your results. RESUME The Single Most Important Consideration for Your Resume by Job Search Bible I NEVER write about resumes, but I shared this graphic and I think the advice in the article will help you with your resume! Some of the best resume writers and career experts have chimed in with their expertise. Image via Job Search Bible