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By Miriam Salpeter, www.usnews.com
Job seekers receive a lot of conflicting messages about how to look for opportunities. Many focus on applying via job boards as a main strategy, while career coaches often encourage them to use networking (or social networking) in lieu of job boards.
However, as Chris Havrilla, a talent acquisition/recruiting consultant who focuses on corporate recruiting strategy, process, and technology, says, it’s a good idea to incorporate searching for and applying for opportunities online as part of a well-rounded approach. “You wouldn’t build a house with just a hammer,” she says, “and you should approach a job search the same way. Some tools will be more valuable and effective than others, but the whole ‘house’ will get built faster and more efficiently if you use a toolkit instead of just one tool.” Continue reading »
