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Kristina Baumler

In the spirit of the season of giving, here’s my top 10 list of quick LinkedIn changes you can make before the year ends. It only takes an hour to give yourself a career gift that can last all year long! Before you get started, set your profile change announcements to “No” so you don’t bombard your contacts. Customize your LinkedIn URL – Don’t settle for the generic URL LinkedIn provides with those extra numbers at the end. Either keep it simple by changing this to your last name and first

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Kristina Baumler

Twenty years ago, I finalized 100 Top Internet Job Sites and submitted it to my publisher for final review. It included a variety of sites designed to help job seekers. Always one to drink the champagne I recommend to others, I registered on the sites and posted my resume on Monster.com. I wasn’t looking for a job. I enjoyed working at Impact Publications. But I loved my Web design and communications side business, so when Network Solutions called for an interview in December, I immediately

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Kristina Baumler

Job fairs aren’t always the most fabulous experience, partly because job seekers expect to walk away with a job offer. I’ve worked both sides of the table and can assure you that job fairs can be as overwhelming for employers as job seekers. Yes, some people do land new jobs, but that’s not the only value job fairs provide. They’re also a great way to network for future jobs—not only with potential employers but also with other job seekers with whom you can share leads. Here are a few tips to

Friday, November 08, 2019