To outshine your competitors and land a new job in today’s economy, don’t abandon steadfast career advice. Rather, refine it with Web 2.0 tools that will enhance your job search.
With unemployment at a 14-year high and 240,000 workers laid off in October alone, many Americans are scrambling to update their résumés and turning to job boards and networking sites. Some are panicking as they try to devise new ways to get in front of employers. But even in trying times like these, prospective employees shouldn’t completely reinvent their job-seeking styles.
Indeed, much of the tried-and-true career advice we’ve all heard is relevant in your next job search. To outshine your competitors and win the gig in today’s economy, here’s a secret to success: Don’t abandon the steadfast career tips passed down from generations, but rather, refine them—with a keen eye for the value in Web 2.0 tools like social networking.
Whether you’re one of many IT professionals out of work or among the few making career leaps despite rocky economic times, consider these six ways to express your candidacy with flair.
