Move away from the traditional resume. You were taught in college to create a resume out of a Microsoft Word document. Times have changed, and you need to create a virtual resume instead. First, complete your LinkedIn profile by filling out each field and asking for recommendations. Then, turn your profile into a resume by going to www.resume.linkedinlabs.com.
Brush up on your soft skills.
A fresh Kelly Services research study of 100,000 people identified verbal communication as the most important skill for professionals. I also recommend having a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, problem-solving skills, team building skills and the ability to be flexible in work environments.
Network online — the right way.
Using social networks to get a job is a great idea only if you invest time in connecting with the right people instead of updating your status with the final meal you ate. Forty-four percent of people said that they unfollow in Twitter because they get too many updates, a SmartBrief.com report told.
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