sparkCast | The Spark Hire Podcast http://blog.sparkhire.com/category/sparkcast/ The sparkCast is your weekly look at news and trends in the job market and startups with the staff at SparkHire.com Fri, 17 May 2013 18:03:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 The sparkCast is your weekly look at news and trends in the job market and startups with the staff at SparkHire.com Spark Hire Staff no blog@sparkhire.com (Spark Hire Staff) 2011. Spark Hire, Inc. All rights reserved. The Official Podcast of SparkHire.com Spark,Hire,sparkCast,Job,Search,Jobseeker,HR,Careers,Hiring,Recruiting sparkCast | The Spark Hire Podcast http://blog.sparkhire.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/spIcon144.jpg http://blog.sparkhire.com/category/sparkcast/ Northbrook, Illinois Weekly 2011. Spark Hire, Inc. All rights reserved.Spark,Hire,sparkCast,Job,Search,Jobseeker,HR,Careers,Hiring,RecruitingBusiness/CareersBusiness/Business NewsBusiness/Management & Marketingblog@sparkhire.comSpark Hire Staff sparkCast Episode 042 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sparkhirepodcast/~3/Y07CmQIkZPo/ http://blog.sparkhire.com/2013/02/18/sparkcast-episode-042/#comments Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:00:28 +0000 blog@sparkhire.com (Spark Hire Staff) http://blog.sparkhire.com/?p=10007 Continue reading →]]> Spark Hire PodcastIf you seek an internship this summer, you better start preparing now. Coming from personal experience, you do not want to twiddle your thumbs and tell yourself you’ll get to it later. Suddenly, it will be April and you’ll realize companies are already looking for interns in the fall! Our goal in this week’s podcast is to prevent this from happening to you. If you want to move in the right direction for internship search success, start by updating your resume and cover letter and cleaning up your social media presence. We understand it’s difficult to think this far ahead while you’re still scraping ice off of your car each morning, but a forward-thinking attitude might be all it takes to get ahead of the competition.

We also discuss jealousy in the workplace. In general, jealousy is a common emotion caused by feelings of insecurity about an anticipated loss. In the work environment, jealousy is likely to poke its head out if you feel threatened or insecure about your position or value at the company. Tune into our podcast below for tips on overcoming your workplace jealousy.

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Why You Need To Start Preparing For Your Summer Internship Now
How to Handle Jealousy in the Workplace

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]]> http://blog.sparkhire.com/2013/02/18/sparkcast-episode-042/feed/ 0 internship,job seeker,office envy,podcast,sparkcast,summer internship,workplace jealousy If you seek an internship this summer, you better start preparing now. Coming from personal experience, you do not want to twiddle your thumbs and tell yourself you'll get to it later. Suddenly, it will be April and you'll realize companies are already... If you seek an internship this summer, you better start preparing now. Coming from personal experience, you do not want to twiddle your thumbs and tell yourself you'll get to it later. Suddenly, it will be April and you'll realize companies are already looking for interns in the fall! Our goal in this week's podcast is to prevent this from happening to you. If you want to move in the right direction for internship search success, start by updating your resume and cover letter and cleaning up your social media presence. We understand it's difficult to think this far ahead while you're still scraping ice off of your car each morning, but a forward-thinking attitude might be all it takes to get ahead of the competition. We also discuss jealousy in the workplace. In general, jealousy is a common emotion caused by feelings of insecurity about an anticipated loss. In the work environment, jealousy is likely to poke its head out if you feel threatened or insecure about your position or value at the company. Tune into our podcast below for tips on overcoming your workplace jealousy. Articles Covered Why You Need To Start Preparing For Your Summer Internship Now How to Handle Jealousy in the Workplace The official podcast of Spark Hire. Discussing news and topics for job seekers and human resources professionals. Follow us on Twitter: Spark Hire Twitter Like us on Facebook: Spark Hire Facebook Page Watch us on YouTube: Spark Hire YouTube Channel HOST - Patrick Beggan (Marketing Assistant at Spark Hire) ALSO - Alex Wolff (Social Media Ambassador at Spark Hire) IMAGE: Courtesy of Flickr by LifeSupercharger Spark Hire Staff no 19:20 http://blog.sparkhire.com/2013/02/18/sparkcast-episode-042/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sparkcast-episode-042http://blog.sparkhire.com/sparkcast/sparkcast42.mp3 sparkCast Episode 041 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sparkhirepodcast/~3/bw1-kVlZNyg/ http://blog.sparkhire.com/2013/02/04/sparkcast-episode-041/#comments Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:00:09 +0000 blog@sparkhire.com (Spark Hire Staff) http://blog.sparkhire.com/?p=9784 Continue reading →]]> Spark Hire PodcastDo you ever wonder if it’s appropriate to talk about your favorite sports team in a job interview? What if their favorite team and yours are rivals? Will this jeopardize your chances of getting the job? Well, you are not the only one that has ever thought of this if you have. In fact, making small talk and talking about your personal life in a job interview can often be a tricky thing. Thankfully, Spark Hire takes a few minutes to discuss this topic in this week’s podcast.

We also take a look at what kinds of different company cultures there are out there in the business world. While looking for a job it is really important to make sure you are looking for a good company culture fit as well as a skill fit. Signing up to work for a company with a wacky company culture can really put you in a tough position. Tune into our podcast and try and see what kind of company culture you should be looking for in your job search.

Articles Covered
Tips For Chatting with an Interviewer
Different Kinds of Company Culture

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]]> http://blog.sparkhire.com/2013/02/04/sparkcast-episode-041/feed/ 0 company culture,job interview,Job Search,job seeker podcast,job seekers,podcast,small talk,sparkcast Do you ever wonder if it's appropriate to talk about your favorite sports team in a job interview? What if their favorite team and yours are rivals? Will this jeopardize your chances of getting the job? Well, Do you ever wonder if it's appropriate to talk about your favorite sports team in a job interview? What if their favorite team and yours are rivals? Will this jeopardize your chances of getting the job? Well, you are not the only one that has ever thought of this if you have. In fact, making small talk and talking about your personal life in a job interview can often be a tricky thing. Thankfully, Spark Hire takes a few minutes to discuss this topic in this week's podcast. We also take a look at what kinds of different company cultures there are out there in the business world. While looking for a job it is really important to make sure you are looking for a good company culture fit as well as a skill fit. Signing up to work for a company with a wacky company culture can really put you in a tough position. Tune into our podcast and try and see what kind of company culture you should be looking for in your job search. Articles Covered Tips For Chatting with an Interviewer Different Kinds of Company Culture The official podcast of Spark Hire. Discussing news and topics for job seekers and human resources professionals. Follow us on Twitter: Spark Hire Twitter Like us on Facebook: Spark Hire Facebook Page Watch us on YouTube: Spark Hire YouTube Channel HOST - Nicole Nicholson (Content Editor at Spark Hire) ALSO - Patrick Beggan (Marketing Assistant at Spark Hire) Spark Hire Staff no 15:56 http://blog.sparkhire.com/2013/02/04/sparkcast-episode-041/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sparkcast-episode-041http://blog.sparkhire.com/sparkcast/sparkcast41.mp3 sparkCast Episode 040 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sparkhirepodcast/~3/_WwoPZe6I1A/ http://blog.sparkhire.com/2013/01/28/sparkcast-episode-040/#comments Mon, 28 Jan 2013 14:00:28 +0000 blog@sparkhire.com (Spark Hire Staff) http://blog.sparkhire.com/?p=9670 Continue reading →]]> Spark Hire PodcastNot getting that promotion that you worked so hard to try to get can be really disheartening. It’s just about enough to make you want to pack up your desk and head on out of the office for good. While that may be what you want to do, it’s not always the smartest idea. Plus, the way you deal with not receiving a promotion can greatly influence the way your employers perceive and treat you. For this weeks podcast, Spark Hire touches on how to deal with not getting that promotion.

We also take a look at what Gen-Y job seekers can learn from the job search of baby boomers. Back in the day searching for a job wasn’t an online experience because there was no internet! Instead, baby boomer job seekers relied on word of mouth, the newspaper and many other resources. Tune into our podcast here below to hear about those baby boomer job search tactics so you an improve your job search today!

Articles Covered
How to Deal with Not Receiving a Promotion
5 Baby Boomer Tactics for Gen-Y Job Seekers

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]]> http://blog.sparkhire.com/2013/01/28/sparkcast-episode-040/feed/ 0 baby boomers,Job Search,job seeker podcast,job seekers,podcast,promotion,sparkcast Not getting that promotion that you worked so hard to try to get can be really disheartening. It's just about enough to make you want to pack up your desk and head on out of the office for good. While that may be what you want to do, Not getting that promotion that you worked so hard to try to get can be really disheartening. It's just about enough to make you want to pack up your desk and head on out of the office for good. While that may be what you want to do, it's not always the smartest idea. Plus, the way you deal with not receiving a promotion can greatly influence the way your employers perceive and treat you. For this weeks podcast, Spark Hire touches on how to deal with not getting that promotion. We also take a look at what Gen-Y job seekers can learn from the job search of baby boomers. Back in the day searching for a job wasn't an online experience because there was no internet! Instead, baby boomer job seekers relied on word of mouth, the newspaper and many other resources. Tune into our podcast here below to hear about those baby boomer job search tactics so you an improve your job search today! Articles Covered How to Deal with Not Receiving a Promotion 5 Baby Boomer Tactics for Gen-Y Job Seekers The official podcast of Spark Hire. Discussing news and topics for job seekers and human resources professionals. Follow us on Twitter: Spark Hire Twitter Like us on Facebook: Spark Hire Facebook Page Watch us on YouTube: Spark Hire YouTube Channel HOST - Nicole Nicholson (Content Editor at Spark Hire) ALSO - Patrick Beggan (Marketing Assistant at Spark Hire) Spark Hire Staff no 17:52 http://blog.sparkhire.com/2013/01/28/sparkcast-episode-040/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sparkcast-episode-040http://blog.sparkhire.com/sparkcast/sparkcast40.mp3 sparkCast Episode 039 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sparkhirepodcast/~3/uvhzMdZMJeo/ http://blog.sparkhire.com/2013/01/21/sparkcast-episode-038-2/#comments Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:00:47 +0000 blog@sparkhire.com (Spark Hire Staff) http://blog.sparkhire.com/?p=9593 Continue reading →]]> Spark Hire PodcastJob seekers often look for ways to cut corners because, let’s face it, the job search is tough. Creating a fresh, new cover letter for every job you apply to sounds time-consuming and tedious, but it’s essential. Cutting corners only makes your job search longer! In this week’s podcast, Spark Hire talks about how job seekers absolutely need to create a new cover letter each time. Hiring managers will know you are using a cookie-cutter cover letter if you don’t.

We also touched on some great ways job seekers can build up their confidence before a job interview. It can be difficult and nerve-wracking for some to participate in an interview, but exuding confidence is key. Tune into our podcast here below to hear some of the great ways you can boost your confidence so you can succeed.

Articles Covered
Avoid the Typecast Cover Letter
6 Ways to Build Your Confidence in a Job Interview

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]]> http://blog.sparkhire.com/2013/01/21/sparkcast-episode-038-2/feed/ 0 confidence,cover letter,job interview,job seeker podcast,job seekers,podcast,sparkcast Job seekers often look for ways to cut corners because, let's face it, the job search is tough. Creating a fresh, new cover letter for every job you apply to sounds time-consuming and tedious, but it's essential. Job seekers often look for ways to cut corners because, let's face it, the job search is tough. Creating a fresh, new cover letter for every job you apply to sounds time-consuming and tedious, but it's essential. Cutting corners only makes your job search longer! In this week's podcast, Spark Hire talks about how job seekers absolutely need to create a new cover letter each time. Hiring managers will know you are using a cookie-cutter cover letter if you don't. We also touched on some great ways job seekers can build up their confidence before a job interview. It can be difficult and nerve-wracking for some to participate in an interview, but exuding confidence is key. Tune into our podcast here below to hear some of the great ways you can boost your confidence so you can succeed. Articles Covered Avoid the Typecast Cover Letter 6 Ways to Build Your Confidence in a Job Interview The official podcast of Spark Hire. Discussing news and topics for job seekers and human resources professionals. Follow us on Twitter: Spark Hire Twitter Like us on Facebook: Spark Hire Facebook Page Watch us on YouTube: Spark Hire YouTube Channel HOST - Nicole Nicholson (Content Editor at Spark Hire) ALSO - Patrick Beggan (Marketing Assistant at Spark Hire) Spark Hire Staff no 15:01 http://blog.sparkhire.com/2013/01/21/sparkcast-episode-038-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sparkcast-episode-038-2http://blog.sparkhire.com/sparkcast/sparkcast39.mp3 sparkCast Episode 038 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sparkhirepodcast/~3/xrRViIArNWE/ http://blog.sparkhire.com/2013/01/14/sparkcast-episode-038/#comments Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:00:20 +0000 blog@sparkhire.com (Spark Hire Staff) http://blog.sparkhire.com/?p=9516 Continue reading →]]> Spark Hire PodcastWhat do you do when you have to work for an interim boss? Nothing you wouldn’t do while working for a permanent boss! In this week’s podcast, we talk about how employees should deal with working for an interim boss. The truth is, you can’t slack off around an interim boss because they will eventually meet and speak with the permanent boss, and your review may not be so great.

Additionally, recording video resumes from your mobile device can get a bit tricky. Just because you can record them anywhere and everywhere doesn’t necessarily mean you should. Tune into our podcast below to hear how you can best record your video resume and work for an interim boss.

Articles Covered
How to Work for an Interim Boss
Spark a Conversation: Mobile Video Resumes

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]]> http://blog.sparkhire.com/2013/01/14/sparkcast-episode-038/feed/ 0 interim boss,job seeker podcast,job seekers,mobile job search,podcast,sparkcast,video resume What do you do when you have to work for an interim boss? Nothing you wouldn't do while working for a permanent boss! In this week's podcast, we talk about how employees should deal with working for an interim boss. The truth is, What do you do when you have to work for an interim boss? Nothing you wouldn't do while working for a permanent boss! In this week's podcast, we talk about how employees should deal with working for an interim boss. The truth is, you can't slack off around an interim boss because they will eventually meet and speak with the permanent boss, and your review may not be so great. Additionally, recording video resumes from your mobile device can get a bit tricky. Just because you can record them anywhere and everywhere doesn't necessarily mean you should. Tune into our podcast below to hear how you can best record your video resume and work for an interim boss. Articles Covered How to Work for an Interim Boss Spark a Conversation: Mobile Video Resumes The official podcast of Spark Hire. Discussing news and topics for job seekers and human resources professionals. Follow us on Twitter: Spark Hire Twitter Like us on Facebook: Spark Hire Facebook Page Watch us on YouTube: Spark Hire YouTube Channel HOST - Nicole Nicholson (Content Editor at Spark Hire) ALSO - Patrick Beggan (Marketing Assistant at Spark Hire) Spark Hire Staff no 12:54 http://blog.sparkhire.com/2013/01/14/sparkcast-episode-038/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sparkcast-episode-038http://blog.sparkhire.com/sparkcast/sparkcast38.mp3 sparkCast Episode 037 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sparkhirepodcast/~3/8JTjrnHpcmk/ http://blog.sparkhire.com/2013/01/07/sparkcast-episode-037/#comments Mon, 07 Jan 2013 14:00:18 +0000 blog@sparkhire.com (Spark Hire Staff) http://blog.sparkhire.com/?p=9403 Continue reading →]]> Spark Hire PodcastWhat would you do first: quit your job or accept a job offer from a new company? Do you think it really matters which one you choose to do first? Despite what you may think, it certainly does matter! Dealing with the situation in the wrong way could leave you jobless and back on the job search. Tune in to our podcast below to see what is best.

We also covered what some of the top work resolutions are for 2013 in the podcast. Did you know that getting a raise, finding a new job and gaining leadership skills are among the top work resolutions this year? What are your work resolutions? Listen to our podcast to get an idea of what some of the best work resolutions of this year are.

Articles Covered
Job Offer Series: To Accept or to Quit First?
Top Work Resolutions for 2013

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]]> http://blog.sparkhire.com/2013/01/07/sparkcast-episode-037/feed/ 0 job offer,job seeker podcast,job seekers,podcast,quit,sparkcast,work resolutions What would you do first: quit your job or accept a job offer from a new company? Do you think it really matters which one you choose to do first? Despite what you may think, it certainly does matter! Dealing with the situation in the wrong way could le... What would you do first: quit your job or accept a job offer from a new company? Do you think it really matters which one you choose to do first? Despite what you may think, it certainly does matter! Dealing with the situation in the wrong way could leave you jobless and back on the job search. Tune in to our podcast below to see what is best. We also covered what some of the top work resolutions are for 2013 in the podcast. Did you know that getting a raise, finding a new job and gaining leadership skills are among the top work resolutions this year? What are your work resolutions? Listen to our podcast to get an idea of what some of the best work resolutions of this year are. Articles Covered Job Offer Series: To Accept or to Quit First? Top Work Resolutions for 2013 The official podcast of Spark Hire. Discussing news and topics for job seekers and human resources professionals. Follow us on Twitter: Spark Hire Twitter Like us on Facebook: Spark Hire Facebook Page Watch us on YouTube: Spark Hire YouTube Channel HOST - Nicole Nicholson (Content Editor at Spark Hire) ALSO - Patrick Beggan (Marketing Assistant at Spark Hire) Spark Hire Staff no 13:53 http://blog.sparkhire.com/2013/01/07/sparkcast-episode-037/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sparkcast-episode-037http://blog.sparkhire.com/sparkcast/sparkcast37.mp3 sparkCast Episode 036 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sparkhirepodcast/~3/4vKSLi4dsUs/ http://blog.sparkhire.com/2012/12/31/sparkcast-episode-036/#comments Mon, 31 Dec 2012 14:00:22 +0000 blog@sparkhire.com (Spark Hire Staff) http://blog.sparkhire.com/?p=9351 Continue reading →]]> Spark Hire PodcastWe’re coming to the end of the holiday season, but there is still valuable time left to spend with your family. Do you understand the importance of a work-life balance? It is especially important during the holiday season when people should be spending time with their loved ones. Take a moment today to listen in on our podcast to see how you can start finding a comfortable work-life balance.

We also discussed what you can learn in your entry-level job. Of course, there is much to be gained in an entry-level position, but perhaps more than you think. You can start to pick up on what you enjoy doing, and what you don’t enjoy so much. Do you know what kind of company culture you thrive best in? Tune into our podcast below to pick up on some of these entry-level lessons.

Articles Covered
Importance of Work-Life Balance Over the Holidays
What You Can Learn at Your Entry-Level Job

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]]> http://blog.sparkhire.com/2012/12/31/sparkcast-episode-036/feed/ 0 entry level job,job seeker podcast,job seekers,podcast,sparkcast,work life balance We're coming to the end of the holiday season, but there is still valuable time left to spend with your family. Do you understand the importance of a work-life balance? It is especially important during the holiday season when people should be spending... We're coming to the end of the holiday season, but there is still valuable time left to spend with your family. Do you understand the importance of a work-life balance? It is especially important during the holiday season when people should be spending time with their loved ones. Take a moment today to listen in on our podcast to see how you can start finding a comfortable work-life balance. We also discussed what you can learn in your entry-level job. Of course, there is much to be gained in an entry-level position, but perhaps more than you think. You can start to pick up on what you enjoy doing, and what you don't enjoy so much. Do you know what kind of company culture you thrive best in? Tune into our podcast below to pick up on some of these entry-level lessons. Articles Covered Importance of Work-Life Balance Over the Holidays What You Can Learn at Your Entry-Level Job The official podcast of Spark Hire. Discussing news and topics for job seekers and human resources professionals. Follow us on Twitter: Spark Hire Twitter Like us on Facebook: Spark Hire Facebook Page Watch us on YouTube: Spark Hire YouTube Channel HOST - Nicole Nicholson (Content Editor at Spark Hire) ALSO - Patrick Beggan (Marketing Assistant at Spark Hire) Spark Hire Staff no 13:07 http://blog.sparkhire.com/2012/12/31/sparkcast-episode-036/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sparkcast-episode-036http://blog.sparkhire.com/sparkcast/sparkcast36.mp3 sparkCast Episode 035 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sparkhirepodcast/~3/ZEO9pHcj-nw/ http://blog.sparkhire.com/2012/12/24/sparkcast-035/#comments Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:00:09 +0000 blog@sparkhire.com (Spark Hire Staff) http://blog.sparkhire.com/?p=9279 Continue reading →]]> Spark Hire PodcastSo you’ve graduated from college and you’re thinking you’ll never use those research or study skills again anytime soon. Thankfully you did not learn those skills in vain! Young job seekers navigating the job market today can put a lot of the skills they learned in school to use in their job search. For one, you should know how to write an awesome cover letter with those essay writing skills of yours.

Curious what other skills you can put to use? Listen in on our podcast below from this week to see. Also hear if replacing your traditional resume with a video resume is a good idea. Is this what employers want? Tune in to find out.

Articles Covered
Job Search Skills You Learned in School
Spark a Conversation: Video Resumes Replace Paper Resumes?

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]]> http://blog.sparkhire.com/2012/12/24/sparkcast-035/feed/ 0 Job Search,job search skills,job seeker podcast,job seekers,podcast,sparkcast,video resume So you've graduated from college and you're thinking you'll never use those research or study skills again anytime soon. Thankfully you did not learn those skills in vain! Young job seekers navigating the job market today can put a lot of the skills th... So you've graduated from college and you're thinking you'll never use those research or study skills again anytime soon. Thankfully you did not learn those skills in vain! Young job seekers navigating the job market today can put a lot of the skills they learned in school to use in their job search. For one, you should know how to write an awesome cover letter with those essay writing skills of yours. Curious what other skills you can put to use? Listen in on our podcast below from this week to see. Also hear if replacing your traditional resume with a video resume is a good idea. Is this what employers want? Tune in to find out. Articles Covered Job Search Skills You Learned in School Spark a Conversation: Video Resumes Replace Paper Resumes? The official podcast of Spark Hire. Discussing news and topics for job seekers and human resources professionals. Follow us on Twitter: Spark Hire Twitter Like us on Facebook: Spark Hire Facebook Page Watch us on YouTube: Spark Hire YouTube Channel HOST - Nicole Nicholson (Content Editor at Spark Hire) ALSO - Patrick Beggan (Marketing Assistant at Spark Hire) Spark Hire Staff no 12:27 http://blog.sparkhire.com/2012/12/24/sparkcast-035/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sparkcast-035http://blog.sparkhire.com/sparkcast/sparkcast35.mp3 sparkCast Episode 034 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sparkhirepodcast/~3/PLn1RkGcF9U/ http://blog.sparkhire.com/2012/12/17/sparkcast-episode-034/#comments Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:00:19 +0000 blog@sparkhire.com (Spark Hire Staff) http://blog.sparkhire.com/?p=9182 Continue reading →]]> Spark Hire Podcast Do you have a personal blog you update regularly? Do you attach that personal blog to your resume, social media handles and job applications? Now most importantly, is that personal blog a professional blog? In our podcast for this week we discuss how having a personal blog can really help you in your job search. However, if it’s not professional it can do quite the opposite.

We also talked about introverts and the struggles they may face with job interviews. It’s not easy for introverts to talk about themselves and their accomplishments openly, but that is an essential part of a job interview. Listen in on our podcast this week for tips on how introverts can ace their job interview and how to properly use a personal blog in your job search. Trust us, it’s helpful!

Articles Covered
Using a Personal Blog in Your Job Search
Job Interview Tips for Introverts

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]]> http://blog.sparkhire.com/2012/12/17/sparkcast-episode-034/feed/ 0 introverts,Job Search,job seekers,personal blog,podcast,sparkcast Do you have a personal blog you update regularly? Do you attach that personal blog to your resume, social media handles and job applications? Now most importantly, is that personal blog a professional blog? Do you have a personal blog you update regularly? Do you attach that personal blog to your resume, social media handles and job applications? Now most importantly, is that personal blog a professional blog? In our podcast for this week we discuss how having a personal blog can really help you in your job search. However, if it's not professional it can do quite the opposite. We also talked about introverts and the struggles they may face with job interviews. It's not easy for introverts to talk about themselves and their accomplishments openly, but that is an essential part of a job interview. Listen in on our podcast this week for tips on how introverts can ace their job interview and how to properly use a personal blog in your job search. Trust us, it's helpful! Articles Covered Using a Personal Blog in Your Job Search Job Interview Tips for Introverts The official podcast of Spark Hire. Discussing news and topics for job seekers and human resources professionals. Follow us on Twitter: Spark Hire Twitter Like us on Facebook: Spark Hire Facebook Page Watch us on YouTube: Spark Hire YouTube Channel HOST - Nicole Nicholson (Content Editor at Spark Hire) ALSO - Patrick Beggan (Marketing Assistant at Spark Hire) Spark Hire Staff no 12:59 http://blog.sparkhire.com/2012/12/17/sparkcast-episode-034/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sparkcast-episode-034http://blog.sparkhire.com/sparkcast/sparkcast34.mp3 sparkCast Episode 033 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sparkhirepodcast/~3/XMB0-N6ADoU/ http://blog.sparkhire.com/2012/12/10/sparkcast-episode-033/#comments Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:00:43 +0000 blog@sparkhire.com (Spark Hire Staff) http://blog.sparkhire.com/?p=9077 Continue reading →]]> Spark Hire Podcast Do you know how to make your coworkers think you are trustworthy? Even better, do you know how to be a trustworthy coworker? If not, thankfully it was one of the topics we discussed this week in our sparkCast.

At the top of the list is dependability, friendliness and consistency. We also talked about No Shave November and how male job seekers should deal with facial hair in a job interview. Do you think it would be acceptable to show up to a job interview with a full beard? How about a ‘just starting out’ beard? Listen in to our podcast from this week to learn how you can be a trustworthy coworker and how to deal with the hair on your face!

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Five Ways to Earn Trust in the Workplace
No Shave November and Job Interviews

The official podcast of Spark Hire. Discussing news and topics for job seekers and human resources professionals.

Follow us on Twitter: Spark Hire Twitter
Like us on Facebook: Spark Hire Facebook Page
Watch us on YouTube: Spark Hire YouTube Channel

HOST – Nicole Nicholson (Content Editor at Spark Hire)
ALSO – Patrick Beggan (Marketing Assistant at Spark Hire)

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]]> http://blog.sparkhire.com/2012/12/10/sparkcast-episode-033/feed/ 0 job seekers,no shave november,podcast,sparkcast,trust in the workplace,trustworthy coworker Do you know how to make your coworkers think you are trustworthy? Even better, do you know how to be a trustworthy coworker? If not, thankfully it was one of the topics we discussed this week in our sparkCast. Do you know how to make your coworkers think you are trustworthy? Even better, do you know how to be a trustworthy coworker? If not, thankfully it was one of the topics we discussed this week in our sparkCast. At the top of the list is dependability, friendliness and consistency. We also talked about No Shave November and how male job seekers should deal with facial hair in a job interview. Do you think it would be acceptable to show up to a job interview with a full beard? How about a 'just starting out' beard? Listen in to our podcast from this week to learn how you can be a trustworthy coworker and how to deal with the hair on your face! Articles Covered Five Ways to Earn Trust in the Workplace No Shave November and Job Interviews The official podcast of Spark Hire. Discussing news and topics for job seekers and human resources professionals. Follow us on Twitter: Spark Hire Twitter Like us on Facebook: Spark Hire Facebook Page Watch us on YouTube: Spark Hire YouTube Channel HOST - Nicole Nicholson (Content Editor at Spark Hire) ALSO - Patrick Beggan (Marketing Assistant at Spark Hire) Spark Hire Staff no 12:46 http://blog.sparkhire.com/2012/12/10/sparkcast-episode-033/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sparkcast-episode-033http://blog.sparkhire.com/sparkcast/sparkcast33.mp3 Spark Hire StaffnonadultThe Official Podcast of SparkHire.com