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Obviously technology is changing and it’s given rise to a myriad of new job searching techniques. We see these all the time in our business.

If there is one rule of thumb we can point to it’s that while social networking, text messaging, and other emerging digital platforms are valid and important, they’re still not as good as professionalism when it comes to securing a new position.

For more on this topic check out Rachel Zupek’s article on Careerbuilder.com.

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Hiring has changed. That’s obvious. But the extent to which you embrace that is what will dictate your future success. One of the outlets that can best benefit you in your job search is social media. Many continue to think of social media as a playground full of frivolous communication. This can be true in some respects but learning how to leverage social media can take you from just another name in a database to a stand out personality.

The IT industry drives social media in many ways so there’s really no excuse for IT professionals not to be on top of this trend. If you haven’t started yet, here’s a great piece from Dan Schwabel, author of “Me 2.0: Build a Powerful Brand to Achieve Career Success.” In this article Schwabel provides easy ways to use social media in your job search. Check it out here.

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Even though business is shaky around the world, technology continues to thrive. We see it everyday but it was great to hear it from other trusted sources too.

Check out this article from channelweb.com. They asked VAR’s and vendors, the guys out there selling technology for a living, why businesses should invest in technology right now. The results are pretty interesting.

Check it out here.

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As economic news continues to crumble and the job market gets more crowded you need to know how to separate yourself from the rest of the competition.

More people than ever are competing for the same few positions and new obstacles enter the hiring process everyday. For example, not only does software automate the resume reviewing process, but statistics show only 5-20 percent of resumes submitted actually get to human eyes. To be considered you need to make sure yours is one of those 5-20 percent.

There are obvious ways to do this. Do your research, tailor your communication, look for connections and be proactive but here’s a great article courtesy of MSNBC and TheLadders.com on how to recession proof yourself and your resume.

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