Which ideas will go mainstream in 2011 and change your job search?
Every December, the J Walter Thompson (JWT) marcom agency tries to imagine 100 things that will become popular in the new year.
It’s a fascinating list and I thought it would be interesting to highlight the ideas that could impact job search in 2011 and beyond.
Each idea’s number corresponds to its place in JWT’s slideshow, which you can watch at the bottom of this article.
1. 3D Printing
Engineering & designer candidates will be able to show off their work like never before.
5. Auto Apps
Synch job interview coordinates with your car and improve your chances of avoiding traffic and getting there on time.
Continue reading >> 25 Things to Watch in 2011 For Job Search
--Jacob Share
How can you not love the Cable Monkey?
This is a guest post by James Adams. If you’d also like to guest post here on JobMob, follow these guest post guidelines.
Pens. Staplers. Felt-tip markers. Pencil sharpeners. Pencils. Bacon-Flavoured envelopes. All normal items you might find in your office.
Wait, what was that last one?
Technology has taken us to levels of invention never seen before. And exactly what are the results of the application of this new science to the stalwarts of office products?
Continue reading >> 15 Weird and Unusual (But Cool) Office Gadgets
--Jacob Share
JobSpice is the resume tool every job seeker wishes they’d had when they first created their resume, as Keller Rinaudo explains in this “double interview”.
Keller Rinaudo is a co-founder of JobSpice, the Silver Sponsor of the 4th Annual JobMob Guest Blogging Contest, where every contestant will win a 1 year subscription to JobSpice’s resume builder service.
To listen to the podcast now, press the Play button to begin streaming the audio or else right-click the Download link and choose “Save as…” or “Save link as…”.
Continue reading >> A Simple Way To Create A Professional-Looking Resume and Post It Online
--Jacob Share
Free tools to help the unemployed, underemployed and everyone else to package and promote themselves for hiring authorities.
This is a guest post by Doug Caldwell. If you’d also like to guest post here on JobMob, follow these guest post guidelines.
“It ain’t braggin’ if you can back it up.” Dizzy Dean
Job seekers often limit themselves to a profile on LinkedIn, paper business cards and a written resume which may be posted on job boards. We often hear/read about the bigges, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
Stand out as distinct and different in the labor market
1. Resume
I have sampled several online apps seeking the best features to promote and package myself with hiring authorities. I made this screencast about five different resume on-line websites. Find what works best for you to promote yourself to get the interview.
Continue reading >> 12 Free Tools To Promote Your Job Search Self
--Jacob Share
If networking is arguably the most effective way to find a job, JibberJobber might be the most effective way to grow your network, as Jason Alba explains in this podcast interview.
Jason Alba is CEO of JibberJobber and Gold Sponsor of the 4th Annual JobMob Guest Blogging Contest, where the top 5 finalists will win a free year of JibberJobber Premium (there’s a free version too).
While a good chunk of our discussion discusses JibberJobber, we also touched upon some networking insights that are definitely worth listening for.
Continue reading >> Jason Alba: How JibberJobber Makes Networking Easier and Better
--Jacob Share
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