BranchOut vs BeKnown - Which One Should YOU Use?

Which Facebook app should you use for your career? BranchOut and BeKnown both help you use Facebook to develop your professional network, yet each has it's pros and cons. Watch this video to decide what you think. The most important lesson you'll take away is the fact that regardless of which you chose, you MUST get engaged in this type of technology for your career.

Create a Visual Curriculum Vitae

Yes, you must be on LinkedIn, Viadeo, Xing, Plaxo - 4 professional networking sites. LinkedIn is no doubt the most high profile site. Its good to be present in all four, but use LinkedIn extensively for your networking.

I came across: Visual CV another site to use to help you be more visible online. Make time to explore and set your details on Visual CV.

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Monster's Be Known Facebook App

Last year Branch Out Facebook App was introduced and now Monster's Beknown Facebook App is available. Make use of it, you can join via Monster or go direct to http://www.beknown.com/landing

Recruitment Agencies & Executive Search

Many recruitment and executive search companies have a career centre web page providing lots of good advice on and links to various sites to help potential candidates not just on their curriculum vitae/resume but also on their branding, networking, interviewing, negotiations and onboarding (once job starts). It is worth to spend a bit on time checking these sites. for example Mandrake, click on link: http://www.mandrake.ca/corporate/career_centre/career_centre.asp

Curriculum Vitae Writing & Presentation

I was advised by some one to check and have a look at Sharon Graham's blog and website. Great helpful tips and samples. Please visit her site and get a free assessment of your resume or curriculum vitae: http://sharongraham.ca/