Summary Sunday Things You Should Know About Job Search

Summary Sunday Things You Should Know About Job Search Things You Should Know About Job Search The world we live and work in continues to change. Keeping up with these changes can be overwhelming and time consuming, but thats what I love to do, so relax. This roundup of posts should shed some light on things you should know about todays job search (and career) trends. Things You Should Know About Job Search JOB SEARCH What LinkedIn Data Reveals About Who Will Help You Get Your Next Job by Vivian Giang | Fast Company Here are some highlights from the article: 40%  of (or two of every five) newly hired people were referred to their new employer by one of the company’s employees. People are more likely to be referred for jobs by their second ­ and third ­ degree LinkedIn connections Unsurprisingly, the data concluded that as job-hoppers got closer to their start date, they added more first-degree connections, which is likely from interviews and active networking, says Berger. Still, only 18% had first-degree connections one month before starting their new job, which means that people are getting jobs through their second and third degree connectionsâ€"people who might know you through someone else, but probably don’t have an intimate knowledge of working directly with you. NETWORKING Networking. The “Hidden” Job Market by Denise Anne Taylor |  CAREERMEDIC Here are actions you can take to get the inside scoop on upcoming opportunities. No one said it would be easy, but it is definitely do-able! INTERVIEWING Massachusetts Makes Asking About Salary History a Thing of the Past by Alison Green | US News World Report On Careers Fingers crossed this catches on! FYI, there are some ideas on what to say if you are asked what you previously made! CAREER 5 Signs It’s Time To Ask For A Raise by Jenny Che  | Huffington Post Dont hold back from asking for a raise. If you do it right, the worse that will happen is nothing.