about 1 month ago - 1 comment
We came across some interesting statistics on the Huffington Post regarding “friending” your boss on Facebook. The numbers (according to a Russell Herder survey) 21% – Are friends with their supervisors 74% – Are not friends with their supervisors For those that are friends – who initiated the “friend request?” 46% say they initiated the
about 6 months ago - No comments
Yesterday Pyramid Consulting Group began their first annual SOCIAL MEDIA CONTEST! The two winners will receive a gift card and a resume make over! The Facebook and Twitter contests are being held separately resulting in two winners. Please feel free to enter both contests. However, you cannot win twice. Facebook Share Pyramid Consulting Group with
about 8 months ago - No comments
You social butterfly you! You tweet, you update your Facebook status religiously, you’re active on Google +, you DIGG and PIN and don’t feel at all overwhelmed by all the cyber social craze. When applying for a job you might think that listing links to social media profiles and handles will increase your chances at
about 9 months ago - No comments
In the spirit of social media and the many benefits it’s had in helping Pyramid Consulting Group recruit – the success of our connections has recently inspired this post. Within minutes of updating our status…Interviewing! CSR Temp – Luxury Fashion Brand – 3 days a week – 15/hr – NY …Jamie responded. Before we could
about 10 months ago - 1 comment
A background check company called Social Intelligence Corp., who screen job applicants based on Internet photos and postings, is now permitted to conduct background checks based on their findings. Forbes.com reported that the Federal Trade Commission gave the company the “stamp of approval” because they are in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and now have the
about 10 months ago - No comments
Monster and Facebook have joined forces to help Facebook users expand their professional networks. BeKnown makes professional connections and networking easier and more social! Job seekers using this new application will benefit from: Integration of Monster through Facebook Facebook connections/“friends” may be working at companies that have great opportunities for you. Sometimes it’s all about
about 1 year ago - No comments
I stumbled upon this very insightful career advice blog today, Career Hub Blog which is run by Louise Fletcher, President of Blue Sky Resumes. Some of their most helpful and perceptive articles cover topics like: Some Ideas When You Have No Idea About What To Do For Work LinkedIn’s New Personal Branding Help Social Media – A