Q TIPS:
Quick and Quintessential Tips to Guide Your Job Search and Work Life

Job-hunting tips from the April 13, 2009, issue of QuintZine.

With recruiters regularly attending workshops on how to find candidates through Twitter, the red-hot micro-blogging service, it makes sense for job-seekers to follow the most active recruiters on Twitter. You can find the top 50, according to Twitter Grader (based on influence and number of followers), listed here: Top 50 Recruiters on Twitter.

The Job Outlook 2009 study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) shows that, for new college graduates in this tight economy, becoming the perfect job candidate requires diverse skills. Nearly 70 percent of employers taking part in the study said they screen candidates by grade-point average. Among the skills, attributes, and qualities employers prize most are communication skills, a strong work ethic, ability to work in a team, and initiative. Employers also emphasize leadership experience. Asked to compare two otherwise equally qualified candidates, employers chose the one who had held a leadership position over the candidate who simply participated in extracurricular activities. Employers also expressed a preference for candidates with relevant work experience. So co-ops or work experiences in the field can have an impact on how appealing a student is to a potential employer. Read more here.

SlideShare, which could be described as the YouTube of slide presentations, recently spotlighted some sample slideshows of portfolios and resumes uploaded to SlideShare:

• A visual resume (this one looks nice, but the passive voice is a huge turnoff)
• A short resume slideshow
• A professional portfolio

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