Most people have heard or understand the importance of networking and LinkedIn and Xing are the two premier business networking sites to help you be found or find others.
Both have international penetration but LinkedIn is stronger US and Xing in Europe.
Often, people make the mistake of presenting a bland commercial about themselves into their listings instead of using an aggressive commercial about their experience and interests into the posting.
Why not have a focused version of your resume on your page?
Why not put your email address next to your name in order to invite contact?
Why not update your listing on a quarterly basis with new accomplishments?
Making it easy for others to find you will help you be perceived as an expert in an employer's mind so that they are favorably disposed to hiring you before meeting you?
LinkedIn and Xing can not only help you find a job, but help you shape your career.
Wouldn't job hunting be easier if they wanted to hire you at the time they contact you?
Jeff Altman
The Big Game Hunter
Concepts in Staffing
jeffaltman@cisny.com
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Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter, is Managing Director with Concepts in Staffing, a New York search firm, He has successfully assisted many corporations identify management leaders and staff in technology, accounting, finance, sales, marketing and other disciplines since 1971. He is a certified leader of the ManKind Project, a not for profit organization that assists men with life issues, and a practicing psychotherapist.
If you would like Jeff and his firm to assist you with hiring staff, or if you would like help with a strategic job change, send an email to him at jeffaltman@cisny.com (If you’re looking for a new position, include your resume).
