Blog

A new year often coincides with new beginnings. If you are on the job hunt, you are in good company: an estimated 83 percent of the North American working population will be looking for a new job in 2014 (www.blog.pe.com).  Here are the top 3 trends you might want to keep in mind while polishing your resume:

Technology has become unavoidable, and plays a major role in the hiring process. It’s important to:

• Define your personal brand, i.e. what you do professionally and how you set yourself apart from others who do the same or similar things
• Have consistent profiles on Twitter and LinkedIn
• Keep an overall professional image on social media, used more and more often in the screening process

But being modern and connected is not the only rule. Hiring is still a human process, and relationships stay crucial:

• Personalize your applications as much as possible to stand out from a sea of generic resume
• Keep in touch and leverage your references, especially with former employers
• Network, network, network – in person during college reunions and professional seminars, but also online with your peers via social networking. Don’t overlook opportunities such as job fairs where hiring companies are actually there to meet you

Job search doesn’t have to be a lonely process. More and more consumers are seeking assistance from employment-related organizations such as National Able Network, specialized in providing workforce development programming for individuals, families and communities. On top of being a comprehensive one-stop career center management and a vocational training center, Able’s knowledgeable staff help all job seekers conduct an effective job search and prepare winning resumes.

What other tips do you have to share?

Happy hunting!