Read, share and comment on other blogs in your industry.
Turn your blog into a PROFESSIONAL NETWORK.
3 AGE ENG RTISE DVE VS. A
No matter how creative you get, your RESUME IS STILL AN AD.
And no one has ever said: More ads please.
IMAGINE BEING THIS GUY.
He reads resumes all day. Every day. IMAGINE BEING THIS GUY.
But a blog full of interesting stories?
THAT will capture a prospective employers attention.
THAT will capture a prospective employers attention. You had me at hello.
4 IATE ENT FFER DI SELF OUR Y
In todays world, BLOGGING MAY BE AN EXPECTATION of many entry level jobs.
Blogging can give you the advantage over a non-blogger.
Its kind of like this...
THE INTERNET GALAXY OF JOB APPLICANTS
THE INTERNET GALAXY OF JOB APPLICANTS Look closely. There you are.
THE INTERNET GALAXY OF JOB APPLICANTS Look closely. There you are. Right. There.
Unless you blog. Then its more like...
WHOA.
WHOA. Cant miss that.
5 PEN HAR S KILLS UR S YO
If youre going to blog about a subject, you need to KNOW YOUR STUFF.
Putting out thoughtful content will help you STAY ON TOP OF YOUR GAME.
Text NOT THIS GAME.
Put down the controller. Text NOT THIS GAME.
THIS ONE.
Creating content is to your advantage.
Especially if your job search becomes a LONG PROCESS.
6 AND EXP ACH UR RE YO
BUILDING YOUR PERSONAL BRAND means showing up in all the places a prospective employer might nd you.
Of course that usually means LinkedIn.
You should also link to your blog in your prole.
And you should display your recent blog posts too.
Give that potential employer stalking you on LinkedIn more ways to connect with you.
Give that potential employer stalking you on LinkedIn more ways to connect with you.
7 TEND EX VIEW INTER THE
The INTERVIEW DOESNT HAVE TO END when you walk out those ofce doors.
Extend it by saying something like this:
Ive enjoyed our time together today.
Ive enjoyed our time together today. But there is so much more I could tell you about my abilities.
I hope youll visit my blog. The link is on my resume.
I hope youll visit my blog. The link is on my resume. You can see for yourself how I think about things.
Lets RECAP
7 REASONS EVERY JOB SEEKER NEEDS TO BLOG
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Show what youre made of. Build your network. Engage vs. advertise. Differentiate yourself. Sharpen your skills. Expand your reach. Extend the interview. BLOG TO JOB
So get blogging and get that job you want.
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