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Presenting the ultimate LinkedIn cheat sheet that'll help you connect with prospective recruiters and eventually get you the job of your dreams. Have you recently received a call or e-mail to discuss a prospective job offer via LinkedIn? No? When was the last time you updated your work status and profile on LinkedIn? Don't remember? You're not alone. An increasing number of LinkedIn users do not care much about the status bar at the top of the page. However, if you are really looking forward to see more job leads, you cannot afford to miss this feature. LinkedIn is an engaging marketplace frequently used by recruiters and job seekers alike to connect with the best in the business. A good status update not only helps recruiters notice you, it also creates a memorable reputation among your connections. While doing so, you have to be extremely careful and smart as to what to post and how to use it to your benefit. For beginners, here's...

From fine tuning your CV to quantifying your accomplishments, here are some tips that will help you inch closer to the job of your dreams. N o matter at what stage of your career you are in, if a prospective opportunity knocks at your door, you'll want to pursue it. In fact, a lot of people, just like you, are looking at getting hired and asking for advice on how to seal the deal. Here's a list of things you must do to improve your chances. 1. Build your online presence The Internet is free advertising for your professional skills, and the first glimpse a recruiter will have into your personality. Follow these steps and make a great digital impression: Fully fill out your LinkedIn profile. We're talking headshot, previous employment with experience bullet points, education, side projects, samples of your work -- and perhaps most importantly -- recommendations. If you're not on Twitter, I highly suggest you join it. Even if you don't contribute...

In the digital age, while a lot has changed about the job search process, the one thing that hasn't changed is the need for a strong CV. With a major part of the job search process taking place online today, you'll realize that a lot of the advice you may have received 10 years back may not be relevant now. In today's competitive job market, you should be spending more time revising your CV rather than updating your Facebook profile picture. Here are eight mistakes that might be ruining your CV and your chances of getting that job. Spelling errors:-  You should avoid spelling mistake as that shows you that you are incomplete with language. Ugly presentation:- Your presentation should be neat and clean for that you should follow of sequence like first personal detail, objectives and educational qualification ect. Generic content:- You're probably applying for several jobs, which is smart. Just don't submit identical CVs to every employer unless the ...

A good manager is always an asset to the organization. He is the one who is able to lead from the front and inspire his team to undertake risks and set new benchmarks for success. Do you think you have it in you to be a good manager? Honesty and integrity:- Honesty is main character of being successful manger, whatever is circumstances are there, stick to honesty as with that people will start to trust you and always make it sure that you always believe in integrity means that you should be able to construct team in which all members are having trust among all. Team-building ability:- Management is all about getting the things done by other and for that one should know how to build the team and leading team with example.  Decision-making ability Making quick and right decision is key for any business so by analyzing current condition for that one should make SWOT analysis. Customer focus Customer is king of market so being functional manager of a...

What is the first step when you think of looking out for a new job? Evaluate the current situation. You have to evaluate the 3Ps - professional, personal and passion.        Professional reason : Why are you planning for the next job hop? It can be because:  Everything is going fine in your present job, but there is an itch to change your job. I term it jumping from the green zone. There is stagnation in your present job -- no growth, no learning opportunity, no better hike etc. I term it jumping from the yellow zone. Your current job is under threat. You can see the danger coming in many forms, you have already been asked to leave and serving notice, or worse, you are already jobless. This I term jumping from the red zone. All these zones will have a substantial effect on the way you visualize your next job and take action for your next job. As you move from green to red zone, you may have to compromise somewhat on your next job, and...