In a recent survey by Jobvite of more than 1,000 human resources and recruiting professionals, 92 percent of respondents said they use social media for recruiting. Even more important, 87 percent use LinkedIn to find the right candidate. The lesson here? If you’re not on LinkedIn you’re missing a huge opportunity. Recruiters simply can’t find you. But… Read more »
6 Tips for Your Next Informational Interview
We all know that only a fraction of available jobs are ever advertised on job boards or the newspaper classifieds. But how do you tap this hidden job market? The answer is simple. You need to talk to people. Lots of people. Particularly people outside of your existing network of friends, family and colleagues. Networking is… Read more »
Why You Should Send a Thank You Note After an Interview
The Mac’s List team regularly follows up with organizations who post jobs on our website. We like to know how local employers are finding qualified candidates. We also ask what these organizations are looking for in prospective employees and job applicants. We once got a response from Tammy Minnick, former executive operations and human resources manager… Read more »