Another Friday, another group of links to explore:
- Why Blogging is Good for Your Career--Because CNN and CareerBuilder say so. Seriously, though, blogging really is an excellent career strategy for most professional job seekers.
- Clever Reference Checks--This is a good tip to share with employers. Have them call references when they are NOT likely to be available. Then leave a message for them to call back if they want to recommend the applicant. The more who call, the more likely you have a great candidate. Of course, this assumes that call-backs don't happen because people don't want to make a recommendation as opposed to them just being too busy to make the call.
- Another Hurdle to Joblessness: Credit Checks--This NYT article isn't news to most One Stop staff. Still it's a confirmation that what we've been seeing for awhile is going strong.
- Setting Up an SMS Campaign from Your Desktop--A lot of One Stops are starting to think about launching text messaging campaigns, especially to stay in contact with young people. This is a great article on how to get started.
- Try a "Failure" Resume--Erin Murphy talks about writing a "failure resume." She says it was a a "great exercise in self-awareness and helps you appreciate your flaws as catalysts that have moved you in a unique direction - the same way that strengths sometimes do." To have your job seekers write a failure resume, ask them to identify their flaws or "weakness skills" and then have them develop a resume that describes how these skills have made them a better job candidate. An interesting alternative exercise.
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