Amy Schofield Earns First-Ever Academy Certified Profile Writer (ACPW) Credential December 2016 – Now, more than ever, employers and hiring professionals are using social media to review candidates. According to the 2015 Jobvite Recruiter Nation report, 80% of recruiters use LinkedIn® to evaluate and engage talent, 50% use Facebook®, and 43% use Twitter®. But how do job […]
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Tweetchat: Career Planning and Resume Writing
Resume and Job Search Tweetchat: Excited to be leading a Tweetchat on career planning, resume writing, and job searching this Thursday, March 5 at noon EST! Follow along at #NMSNcareers
Social Media and Your Job Search – GI Jobs
Social Media and Your Job Search Schofield Strategies was quoted in a recent article on GI Jobs about the role that social media plays during your job search. Are you a transitioning service member currently looking for a job in the civilian world? Have you thought about how your social media accounts play a role into […]
5 Social Media Faux Pas to Avoid – Small Businesses and Solopreneurs Take Note!
This is a guest post by Kara Rajchel, freelance web designer & content writer. 5 Social Media Faux Pas to Avoid More and more brands are now realizing the power of social media. Like any super power, social media should be used responsibly. Social media misuse can tarnish your brand’s reputation online and off. Avoid […]
Five Tips to Increase Your LinkedIn® Profile Visibility!
Increase Your LinkedIn® Profile Visibility! LinkedIn® is one of the most powerful networking and job search tools available today. To make the most of your LinkedIn® profile, Schofield Strategies recommends these five tips: 1. Searches on LinkedIn® return listings that display only photos, names, and headlines, making it incredibly important to have a good headline […]
Using Social Media to Leverage Your Career: The Good,The Bad, and The Ugly
These days more job seekers than ever are tapping into their social networks to look for a job. For many applicants, using social media is an excellent way to land a job or move forward in your career. However, for some applicants, using social media the wrong way can put a halt on your job […]
