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4 Ways to Break the Internship Cycle

Heather R. Huhman — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:45:56 +0000

Working with Gen Y job seekers, I feel as though a day doesn’t go by without me meeting a frustrated Gen Y-er stuck in the internship cycle. The dreaded internship cycle happens when someone finds themselves going through internship after internship, without a permanent job offer. This can happen for a variety of reasons. Currently, those stuck in the [...]

A Preview of Tonight’s #ProCircles Chat

Heather R. Huhman — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 15:05:18 +0000

If you haven’t heard, here at Cachinko we’ve been hosting our very own Twitter chat, #ProCircles! Taking place tonight (and every other Thursday) at 8 PM EST, join us on Twitter to discuss networking! Tonight’s #ProCircles chat will focus on networking through social media. Come help us hash out what the differences are between Facebook, LinkedIn, G+, [...]

What Do You Think? The Future of Sharing on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+

Heather R. Huhman — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:38:44 +0000

Last week, the digital agency, Beyond released a study and infographic all about how people share on some of the top social media platforms for Social Media Week. Amongst other things, the infographic illustrated where people are sharing, who they’re sharing with, and what is being shared. Additionally, Beyond made several predictions for what’s to come [...]

23 Tweeps to Help You in Your Job Search

Heather R. Huhman — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:37:25 +0000

Tweet, Tweet, Tweet… Do you hear that? That’s the sound of 300 million-odd people sharing their thoughts, news, and other content on Twitter, a.k.a. “the SMS of the Internet”. Just like it’s fellow social media giants, Twitter has provided it’s own unique way of helping job seekers like you. Want advice? Literally millions of job search experts are [...]

Social Media & the Job Search

Heather R. Huhman — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:01:11 +0000

Just in case you didn’t know, today is the final day of Social Media Week. It’s been a week full of discussion, innovation, and maybe just a few Tweets. All in all, one thing is clear: social media plays a massive role in our lives – both personal and business. While everyone is abuzz about the immense value [...]

What Do You Think? 3 Tips for Professional Networking When You Don’t Feel Like It

Heather R. Huhman — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:37:04 +0000

Networking is important. I’m not the first person who’s told you that and I’m most certainly not the last. After all, today’s job search is so much more than unsolicited resumes and job boards. Instead, smart job seekers are finding new and varied ways to network their way into their dream jobs. Between social media, offline meetings, and [...]

The Top 6 Job Search Lessons Learned From Dating

Heather R. Huhman — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:01:44 +0000

Tick tock… Valentine’s Day is tomorrow! As cards are doled out in classrooms and frantic Casanovas make last-minute dinner reservations, I can’t help but see the similarities between romance and the job search. After all, the job search is kind of like dating. In dating and the job search, you start out unaccompanied and are looking for [...]

4 Arguments for Having a Job You Love

Heather R. Huhman — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:46:52 +0000

Love is in the air. And not just because Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Beyond all the oversized teddy bears, boxed chocolates and Michael Bublé albums, love is flowing at companies across the nation. You know why? Because people love their jobs – and loving your job is important. I’ve found four main reasons why: Satisfaction What [...]

5 Surprising Ways to Use Reading in Your Job Search – Guest Post on Business Insider

Heather R. Huhman — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:48:12 +0000

While we should be reading year-round — whether it’s keeping up with our profession and industry news or reading the classics or contemporary best sellers — this month is a special time for folks of all ages to sit down and read an old favorite or a new literary gem. Reading is clearly valuable for just [...]

6 Habits of Smart Job Seekers – Guest Post on Business Insider

Heather R. Huhman — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:50:38 +0000

I bet you have heard the cliche, “work smarter, not harder.” I never liked hearing it. I still don’t like hearing it. I don’t even like writing it. However, that is the best advice I can offer you at this moment. Working smarter isn’t nearly as difficult as some make it out to be. The key [...]