the Virtual Resume

Why have a virtual resume?

As Linked In approaches 200 million users there are a couple of points you should consider.  Social Media is not going away!  It is neither the fad nor the waste of time some people consider.  It may at first feel like reaching into a hat to find the rabbit, but that rabbit is in there!  Really!
Recruiters are actively searching Linked in for candidates.  There are positions out there that do not make the newspapers or are found in your Internet searches.  Want to be considered for those?

Linked in as your online Resume

While making it much easier for you to be found online by a company who wants your skill set, Linked In can make your life easier in your search.  Many online application sites contain a link where your already tweaked resume can be downloaded onto an application with the touch of a button! How great is that?

Do it Right, do it Once but keep it Up to Date.

Having an outdated profile on Linked In is like constantly submitting an old resume for a job.  Don't do it!
Scan your profile and make changes as necessary.  Also see who is checking you out.

Thoughts to share?
Loney

C'mon exceed my expectations....

In a society of mediocrity, of convenience store breakfasts and self check out lanes at the grocery store do you ever feel let down? Or do you allow this to be your expectation?
Now go to the other side of the counter. As a recruiter are the applicants just that, or are you looking at a person, someone needing your guidance, knowledge and services. Someone you can assist in their job search, help them find a good job fit, their niche and career.
Applicants sometimes tell me, "Wow no one has ever called me back before!" When did we become a society that if people ask a question that they don't deserve an answer. For the job searcher it is like standing at the counter of a fast food restaurant, and beyond not being acknowledged, none ever comes over to help them with their order.
Excel at customer service and excel at being a recruiter.

Exclusive Stats: Facebook Likes & Their Impact On Job Posting Traffic - RecruitingBlogs

Exclusive Stats: Facebook Likes & Their Impact On Job Posting Traffic - RecruitingBlogs

Jumping Ship?

Many of us have asked ourselves from time to time should we quit and look for something new?

First of all you should find out why you are leaving? 
Being dissatisfied and knowing why you are dissatisfied may be two very different things.
Pinpoint the reason to discover a solution.

Is it boredom, have things become mundane?  Perhaps you just need a new approach. 
Learn something new.  Refocus your path. 
Showcase other skills.  Reinforce your team efforts. 

Mentors can come in many forms today.  They can be at work or even online.
Do you need to ask for career advice? Or follow by example?

Perhaps all the reasons for leaving, boredom, workload, whatever are under your control afterall!

Or if you absolutely need to jumpship ensure there is room in that raft!

How To Make a Career Leap When You're Young - Forbes

How To Make a Career Leap When You're Young - Forbes

1 in 4 Baby Boomers Will Never Retire. The Shifting Workforce HR, Recruiting, Social Media Policies, Human Resources, HR Technology Blogging4Jobs

1 in 4 Baby Boomers Will Never Retire. The Shifting Workforce HR, Recruiting, Social Media Policies, Human Resources, HR Technology Blogging4Jobs

Do we complain too much?  How often do you hear or give sincere praise or a thank you?
Are so much of our efforts concentrated on the critical?  Do we carry this from the workplace to when we are shopping, dining out and then to our homes?
Make the effort to tell someone how good a job they did today.  Be specific and timely.  Recognize your coworker, your boss, even the harried sales clerk at the store who brought you where you needed to be instead of pointing to isle 78. Look someone in the eye and tell them you really appreciated what they did. 
People our waiting to here your gratitude!
Which line are you in?