I have to admit that it was a long time before I even had any presence on Facebook, let alone a fan page and I frequently asked myself the question, “Why do you need a Facebook fan page?” I eventually saw the light and today I am going to share with you the one reason […]
Why do you need a Facebook fan page?
Thursday, August 9th, 2012Tags: facebook, fan page, online visibility, social networking
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I’m new to social media- Help!
Wednesday, June 13th, 2012If you are new to social media and how to market yourself online then look no further. (If however, you are an expert on the subject then please read on and then share your expertise as a comment below as it will be greatly received by both myself and my subscribers!) Over the next few […]
Tags: anne galloway, facebook, Google, keywords, Linkedin, online brand, online marketing, online marketing strategies, search engine optimisation, seo, social media, twitter
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The dangers of social media when job hunting
Wednesday, March 28th, 2012Did you know that on receiving a CV, 47% of recruiters will check you out online first! Or that “Facebook is fast becoming the number one site used by professionals to hunt for jobs or be found for a job”? Scary isn’t it when you think about some of the rants, moans and comments that […]
Tags: baltic publications, CV, facebook, job, job search strategy, Linkedin, online career brand, personal branding, social media, social media profile
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Does social media bring you clients?
Wednesday, June 15th, 2011Surely it does! Everyone is talking about it as being the latest thing in marketing especially for small businesses. Millions of people spend hours not just every week, but every day on social media of some form so it must be worth the time spent on it, right? I have read lots of articles about […]
Tags: advertising tool, Business, emarketer, facebook, Jane stephenson, Linkedin, marketing, marketing for small business, marketing plan, marketing strategy, networking and referral building, Small business, social media, social networking, twitter
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Live your Life
Wednesday, June 8th, 2011I have been doing a lot of work in the last week or so promoting my book ‘Your Future’ which was written in collaboration with Jane Stephenson, and I had decided to take time away from that and write about something totally different. However, call it coincidence, good timing or even the power of the […]
Tags: facebook, Holland, Jane stephenson, live your dreams, power of the mind, regrets, Scotland, Skype, your future
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Motivating Minds
Wednesday, April 27th, 2011I can’t believe that April is almost over. I have just returned from a few days away over the Easter break and feel full of energy after hill walking in France. And it’s just as well that my batteries are recharged as I have a lot of work to do in creating an exciting new […]
Tags: Business, Easter, facebook, France, Google, inspiration, Jane stephenson, Joint venture, knowboundaries, motivating minds, Technology, twomotivatingminds, workshop, workshops
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What do recruiters and hiring managers want to see on a resume?
What do recruiters and hiring managers want to see on a resume? is a question that I am frequently asked. Thankfully, Career Directors International recently questioned recruiters, talent acquisition specialists, hiring managers and human resources professionals on what they most want to see on a resume. The following is my summary of the main findings. […]
How to predict the right career
Are you struggling to figure out exactly what career you want to follow and wish you could wave a magic wand and instantly have the result? Unfortunately that’s not an option open to us so how do you predict the right career for you? The honest answer is that you can’t! I know that there […]
Job Search
What do recruiters and hiring managers want to see on a resume?
What do recruiters and hiring managers want to see on a resume? is a question that I am frequently asked. Thankfully, Career Directors International recently questioned recruiters, talent acquisition specialists, hiring managers and human resources professionals on what they most want to see on a resume. The following is my summary of the main findings. […]
3 reasons for using LinkedIn to ensure your career success
LinkedIn plays an integral part in your career success yet few people are actually making the best use if it. There are many who set up a profile on LinkedIn and connect with a few people and believe that is enough. Unfortunately it’s not! That is why I am giving my top 3 reasons for […]
CV Tips
Is the CV really dead?
The death of the CV has been a hot topic for the last few years. So how critical is it really? And, Can you get a job without one? According to statistics, more than 87% of recruiters use LinkedIn at some point during the hiring process (to source candidates, receive applications, or evaluate potential […]
5 Quick Tips to Marketing your CV
I have been so busy writing CVs and helping clients to get jobs that recently I haven’t found time to write so here are my 5 Quick Tips to Marketing your CV: Target your job market – even if you are not exactly sure what you want, you can shorten your search by focusing on 1-3 […]
Interview Tips
How to survive interviews
I have just finished reading a really interesting article about the lack of preparation by many candidates prior to attending a job interview. It really amazes me how even those who appear on paper to be very competent and capable fail to get the job because of poor performance in the interview. With the current […]
How to prepare for video chat interviews
If you haven’t yet attended a job interview via video chat, chances are you will soon. Video chat interviews are increasing in popularity as they prove beneficial to both parties in the recruitment process. Video interviews can offer employers a glimpse into the personality of a job candidate, but it can also give candidates a […]