October 27, 2015
With today’s world revolving around technology, it’s no wonder that employers utilize technology, specifically social media, when looking for qualified candidates. Social media offers the employer an opportunity to learn about a candidate beyond their resume and cover letter. A candidate’s Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and LinkedIn account gives an employer ... Read More
June 19, 2015
Networking can be one of the most valuable assets in your professional career. It can help you find a job, hire an employee, and overall establish strong connections for your future. It is important but not always the easiest to do. So don’t let it be intimidating, follow these tips ... Read More
March 19, 2015
Post-graduate life can be incredibly stressful, as recent college graduates learn to navigate the ups and downs of “real life.” With the stresses of finding a place to live, meeting new people, and living independently, there is plenty to worry about without having to find a job. But the post-grad ... Read More
January 30, 2015
When beginning your job search, it’s important to remember to clean up your social media presence for potential employers. In this day and age, it is common practice for recruiters and employers to survey someone’s social media before offering a job or even an interview. Facebook: With such a large ... Read More
September 26, 2014
Dallas Employment Services has everything you need to know about social media as a recruitment tool! Is Social Media the Recruitment Genie You’ve Been Searching For? In short, no, social media is an excellent tool, but not the best way to recruit. It would seem like a great environment, there ... Read More
April 18, 2014
Social media can be an excellent resource for expressing yourself, storing photos and memories, and communicating with friends and family. However, inappropriate content on social media can be detrimental to your job search. According to Forbes, close to 40 percent of employers check applicants social media before deciding to hire ... Read More
July 17, 2012
Marketing n. The action or business of promoting and selling products or services Whether you realize it or not, when you’re searching for a new job, you’re a marketer – you’re promoting and selling a product (yourself) and services (your skills). Here are some practices successful marketing departments employ that ... Read More