What’s New, Hot and Hidden on LinkedIn

3 LinkedIn features that you aren't using enough of. This is a guest post by Donna Sweidan. If you’d also like to guest post here on JobMob, follow these guest post guidelines. There are a few things we know for sure: * The world of work has irreversibly changed * job search is no fun * networking is the foundation of your career success and... * LinkedIn is now as fundamental to a job search as a resume ever was So where does this leave you if LinkedIn is always evolving, you’re ready to hustle, or you are still employed and need to be discrete about a job search? For better or worse, the LinkedIn interface and its features are always evolving, and it’s just not that intuitive to use. Like many other social media tools, there are just so many bells and whistles it’s hard to keep up with them. So what’s a frustrated job seeker (or career changer) to do? Well, you have two options: one, become an active and proactive user of the site or, two, follow those that are.

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Become Your Own Job Creator in 10 Simple Steps

Maybe what you're looking for has been right in front of you all along. This is a guest post by Donna Sweidan. If you’d also like to guest post here on JobMob, follow these guest post guidelines. You may have noticed that the job landscape today is very different than the one we were looking at just five years ago. And although there is a lot of talk about jobs returning, the job search market is likely to remain daunting for many people. More and more, companies and individuals are shifting away from full-time salaried jobs to hiring freelance or contract workers. Individuals have to adapt to this ongoing trend. Let’s face it: Making a living today is just not how it used to be. Landing a full-time job takes more time and effort, and there is no guarantee that there will be a job with your name on it. So we had better start figuring out how to make a living! Freelancing is no longer reserved for writers or graphic designers. In a world where every job is temporary, micro-jobs may be the new norm for people in many fields. Whether you are an accountant or a teacher, every professional can create their own opportunity. Navigating this new environment is very challenging and intimidating for those of us who are used to the old way of doing things. However, there are 10 simple steps you can take to reboot your career for the new era.

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7 Life-Changing Job Trends You Need to Know About

The world of work is changing. Here's how to deal with it well. This is a guest post by Donna Sweidan. If you’d also like to guest post here on JobMob, follow these guest post guidelines. Job seekers- you just got a promotion, the “career” as we know it is dead. Welcome to the new world of work.

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