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Today’s job market offers immense opportunities for career and financial growth, notably in Silicon Valley, where the “war for talent” rages.

For high performers who already find themselves in a rewarding position, pursuing a new job may be low on their list, while others are itching for fresh challenges and greener pastures. Regardless, it behooves both happy and restless working professionals to stay in the game and remain open to career-change opportunities.[…] Continue Reading »

If you have been job-searching during the past few years, you probably are aware that there is a hidden or unadvertised job market.

It’s likely that you have heard from friends and colleagues who found jobs through a networking contact or word of mouth and not by answering a classified advertisement, uploading a resume or completing an online application.[…] Continue Reading »

Debra Feldman, the JobWhiz™, is an executive talent agent and job search expert who arranges one-on-one meetings with hiring decision makers that expedite offers and provide lifetime career insurance. Her gift for Networking Purposefully™ banishes employment roadblocks, expands inside connections and leverages virtual relationships to tap into the hidden job market. Learn more about her groundbreaking techniques that eliminate gatekeepers now at JobWhiz.com to expedite your professional ascent![…] Continue Reading »

This post is by Jessica Miller-Merrell, a leadership blogger at Blogging4Jobs. She is a digital strategist with a passion for recruitment, human resources, training and social media and is the author of “Tweet This! Twitter for Business,” a how-to business guide for Twitter.

We are just 12 short days away from the Christmas holiday. Between now and New Year’s lay before us the opportunity to build relationships and grow our network all while sharing a little eggnog and holiday joy.[…] Continue Reading »

What you can learn from REI’s social media strategy; how to liven up your brand; and details of Facebook’s recent settlement with the Federal Trade Commission.

It’s all in this week’s top five most-clicked links in SmartBrief on Social Media:

Image credit: narvikk, via iStockphoto[…] Continue Reading »