Stories by Kristin Burnham

5 Ways to Job Hunt Using Facebook

Would you use Facebook to job hunt? According to the 2012 Social Job Seeker Survey by recruiting and job site Jobvite, Facebook is emerging as a leading social network for job hunting.

Written by Kristin Burnham04 March 13 15:02

The How-To Guide for LinkedIn

Our LinkedIn guide delivers expert advice on the site's features, step-by-step how-to instructions, details on its apps and proper LinkedIn etiquette. Also included: tips and tricks for your job search and company analysis.

Written by Kristin Burnham21 Feb. 13 20:25

4 New LinkedIn Features for Job Seekers

LinkedIn's redesigned Jobs page sports a new look and a handful of updated features, making it easier for you to find the perfect job.

Written by Kristin Burnham21 Feb. 13 18:16

5 LinkedIn tips for how to resign from your job gracefully

How you handle your last days at a company can cast a lasting impression on your professional reputation. Here are the dos and don'ts of leaving, plus tips for tying up loose ends on LinkedIn.

Written by Kristin Burnham15 Feb. 13 17:43

Senior Living Communities Connect With Social Networking

IT leaders can't always measure a project's success by revenue or cost-saving metrics. Brookdale Senior Living's CIO achieved a greater objective by bringing social networking to its communities' residents: It improved their lives.

Written by Kristin Burnham11 Feb. 13 14:37

Facebook Users to Take a Break From the Social Network

Facebook may be the dominant social network for Americans, but more people are voluntarily taking breaks from the social network, according to a new report from the Pew Research Center.

Written by Kristin Burnham05 Feb. 13 18:59

How to Use LinkedIn's Alumni Tool to Network, Job Hunt

LinkedIn's redesigned Alumni tool helps you find contacts from college and gives you insights into the companies they work for, the fields they work in and where they live. Here's how you can use the tool to help find an MBA program or land that dream job.

Written by Kristin Burnham01 Feb. 13 16:29

How to Collect $10 From Facebook

Facebook settled a class action lawsuit that sets aside $20 million for users whose image or name was featured in Sponsored Stories advertisements. Here's how to find out if you qualify for a paycheck.

Written by Kristin Burnham28 Jan. 13 20:56

How Consumerization of IT Led Kaplan to Google Apps

At Kaplan, a genuine enthusiasm for technology comes from the top: Its CIO embraces the consumerization of IT and wants employees to be as excited about technology as he is. That culture led Kaplan to migrate from Microsoft Exchange to Google Apps and, mostly recently, to Google+.

Written by Kristin Burnham17 Jan. 13 15:29

How Your Facebook Privacy Settings Impact Graph Search

Facebook today announced a new search capability--currently in beta--called Graph Search. Here's how your Facebook privacy settings will affect what others can find.

Written by Kristin Burnham15 Jan. 13 23:02

4 LinkedIn Tips for Career Success in 2013

Whether your New Year's resolution is to land that promotion, ask for a raise or find your dream job, here's how you can take charge and make it a reality.

Written by Kristin Burnham11 Jan. 13 13:34

4 LinkedIn Tips for Career Success in 2013

Whether your New Year's resolution is to land that promotion, ask for a raise or find your dream job, here's how you can take charge and make it a reality.

Written by Kristin Burnham10 Jan. 13 18:24
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