How To Use Google to Land Your Dream Job

May 14, 2010 | One Comment

Alec Brownstein was bored with his job. He wanted a challenging new position with a top creative firm. Googling his favorite creative heroes one day, he noticed that none of the results had sponsored ads attached to them. Brownstein bought Google ad words for the creative directors’ names, which cost him $6. “No one else [...]

Can a Company Take Social Networking too Far?

Jul 15, 2009 | 24 Comments

Word on the street is that Best Buy is now requiring applicants to not only be on Twitter – but to have at least 250 followers, as well. When I read this, my mouth hit the floor. In effect, the company thinks that hiring people with a large Twitter following will garner more business for [...]

What’s the Future of Job Hunting and Recruiting?

Nov 24, 2008 | 3 Comments

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed Yes it’s true… I have managed to turn a personality disorder into a career. I don’t have a ‘job’ in the traditional sense. I just put myself out there, and they come to me. Are you looking for a job? Did [...]