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There is no better call to make than to offer someone a position. I have been a recruiter for 15 years and still love helping people find employment. However, as all things, some aspects of the job get easier and some get more difficult. I have noticed that it is harder and harder to get references from a candidates prior employers. Why did the word “Reference” become such a negative word in our society?

It’s that time of year again when we all have the opportunity to spend time with our families and reflect on this past year. With all of our busy schedules, the time we spend with the ones we love is precious. It’s also a time to appreciate all that we have and all that we want to accomplish for the rest of this year and next. We can pause and take time for reflection, are you progressing in your career the way you want or are you stuck in the same role with zero to no advancement or increase in salary?

I have been in the recruiting field for 10 years now. Technical resumes break all the traditional rules of resume writing. The reason being is because technology changes so much and the rules surrounding IT departments are constantly evolving. Here are a few tips to freshen up your resume.

In the ever changing world of social media, it’s becoming a full time job to keep up with the trends, changes, rules, and content.  LinkedIn and Facebook have made significant changes to their business pages.  Between key words, product pages, and the ability to add interactive graphics to your pages, design and prioritizing key words has become imperative.  Whether you’re responsible for your company’s page or just your own professional profiles I am sure you have your hands full. 

The importance of professional social media for branding continues to grow.  I don’t know about you, but when I am researching anything, whether it’s a new software program, a camp for my daughter, or I am looking for background on an individual before a business meeting, the first place I go is Google!  If it’s a product, usually a review or website will appear first on the list.  If it’s an individual, more than likely, the first thing that will pop up is their LinkedIn profile.

Technology follows us everywhere.  As a Gen Xer I look back on how technology has changed our lives, our jobs, and even our children.  Do you remember applying for your first job, faxing or mailing your resume with a typed cover letter?  My first job out of college was with a government contractor and it required me to obtain a moderate level of security clearance.  That was before Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, Instagram, etc.