Listen Now

Our question today is all about how we can use LinkedIn to make the most out of our job search. It is a tool that everyone knows they should be using, but few know how to make the most use out of it. It is the epitome of a social media platform. It has millions of users, but there are very few people who use it with great benefit to them. In order to make the most of LinkedIn you should listen to this episode, and you should remember that it is all about being active! andnbsp; andnbsp; Todays Show Supporters: LYNDA.COM - Lynda is the leading provider of training courses which can teach you almost anything you would like to learn. From programming languages to how to improve your public speaking skills. All of this content, and more, is delivered directly to you in interactive formats, with high-quality video trainings. If you are thinking of learning ANYTHING, then this is the way to do it! Sign up for a free trial by clicking on the link below and tell them Jeff sent you! I promise you that you’ll be taken care of, and you’ll gain a skill you have been wishing for! andnbsp;  GO TO LYNDA AND START LEARNING! andnbsp; DREAMHOST - They offer the best web hosting on the market today! If you use Wordpress (if not you should be) then Dreamhost is the place for you! They offer the Dreampress. This is a high-quality managed VPS server for your website! They get all the headaches and you get nothing but streamlined support for you, and a lightning quick website for your audience! Check them out! Use the promo code: JEFFSENTME and they will give you a free lifetime domain registration (approximately $10 per year in value!) absolutely free! andnbsp; TAKE ME TO DREAMHOST! andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp; andnbsp;

What forms of social media should you be using in your job search? Find out the answer to this question on todays episode of Ask The HR Guru! The short answer is that you should not neglect anything that is used within your industry. If others in your industry are having discussions about important topics related to the job you would like, then you should be a part of the discussion. In fact, you should become an expert in that discussion, on the platform they are discussing it on. This tip and more on todays episode as we dive more into this question. If you would like to ask a question to be answered on the show then send an email to ask@thehrguru.com with your question and if we read yours on the air then you will have a shot to win a free t-shirt! andnbsp; Today’s Show Supporter:   LYNDA.COM - Lynda is the leading provider of training courses which can teach you almost anything you would like to learn. From programming languages to how to improve your public speaking skills. All of this content, and more, is delivered directly to you in interactive formats, with high-quality video trainings. If you are thinking of learning ANYTHING, then this is the way to do it! Sign up for a free trial by clicking on the link below and tell them Jeff sent you! I promise you that you’ll be taken care of, and you’ll gain a skill you have been wishing for!  GO TO LYNDA AND START LEARNING!

Managing an HR Department of one! Are you a 1-person HR department, or do you run a very small shop for your organization? The HR Guru aims to help with all facets of running your HR department if you fall into this category! We specialize in this type of small HR, along with all areas of the job search and recruiting, and we are here to get you through the struggles that inevitably come with this big challenge! Todays episode will give you the tips you need to overcome and help you become the most engaged HR Manager. When you implement these principles you will, without a doubt, position yourself as a strategic partner within your business. andnbsp; andnbsp; Today’s Show Supporter:   LYNDA.COM - Lynda is the leading provider of training courses which can teach you almost anything you would like to learn. From programming languages to how to improve your public speaking skills. All of this content, and more, is delivered directly to you in interactive formats, with high-quality video trainings. If you are thinking of learning ANYTHING, then this is the way to do it! Sign up for a free trial by clicking on the link below and tell them Jeff sent you! I promise you that you’ll be taken care of, and you’ll gain a skill you have been wishing for! GO TO LYNDA AND START LEARNING! Links Business Management Daily   TLNT - The Business of HR   Click the Links above to get the books discussed in this episode!

Today on the podcast we discuss the three (3) most important things that you need to include in your resume in order to get past the Human Resources gatekeepers and wow the hiring manager. These tips are part of larger list of 10 things that you need to include on your resume. If you would like the whole list then head over to our website at thehrguru.com and sign up for our FREE email list. You will get the list and more free updates that you wont find anywhere else! If you are looking for more help on the process of getting noticed and getting a job then head over to thinklikehr.com or click the Think Like HR link on thehrguru.com! andnbsp; andnbsp; Today’s Show Supporter:   LYNDA.COM - Lynda is the leading provider of training courses which can teach you almost anything you would like to learn. From programming languages to how to improve your public speaking skills. All of this content, and more, is delivered directly to you in interactive formats, with high-quality video trainings. If you are thinking of learning ANYTHING, then this is the way to do it! Sign up for a free trial by clicking on the link below and tell them Jeff sent you! I promise you that you’ll be taken care of, and you’ll gain a skill you have been wishing for! GO TO LYNDA AND START LEARNING! andnbsp;

Unique recruiting ideas! We have followed some unique ideas in the world of recruiting very closely. It will surprise you what one educational organization has done in order to better involve their customers and their shareholders in making the decision on who should be in charge. They get buy-in before they make the hiring decision from the people that actually matter! Listen in to find out how! andnbsp; andnbsp; Today’s Show Supporter:   LYNDA.COM - Lynda is the leading provider of training courses which can teach you almost anything you would like to learn. From programming languages to how to improve your public speaking skills. All of this content, and more, is delivered directly to you in interactive formats, with high-quality video trainings. If you are thinking of learning ANYTHING, then this is the way to do it! Sign up for a free trial by clicking on the link below and tell them Jeff sent you! I promise you that you’ll be taken care of, and you’ll gain a skill you have been wishing for! GO TO LYNDA AND START LEARNING!

Interested on what the HR industry is doing for recruiting trends? Want some tips on how to improve recruiting within your team, or at your business? This episode dives into everything going on in the world of recruiting, and challenges you to analyze whether or not you can improve your current recruiting strategy. andnbsp; andnbsp; Today’s Show Supporter:   LYNDA.COM - Lynda is the leading provider of training courses which can teach you almost anything you would like to learn. From programming languages to how to improve your public speaking skills. All of this content, and more, is delivered directly to you in interactive formats, with high-quality video trainings. If you are thinking of learning ANYTHING, then this is the way to do it! Sign up for a free trial by clicking on the link below and tell them Jeff sent you! I promise you that you’ll be taken care of, and you’ll gain a skill you have been wishing for! GO TO LYNDA AND START LEARNING!

This episode of Ask The HR Guru examines what small businesses can do to offer affordable health insurance and still comply with the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). If you are struggling to figure out some unique ideas on how to get your employees competitive benefits while saving you needed cash, then tune in to the show! andnbsp; andnbsp; Today’s Show Supporter:   LYNDA.COM - Lynda is the leading provider of training courses which can teach you almost anything you would like to learn. From programming languages to how to improve your public speaking skills. All of this content, and more, is delivered directly to you in interactive formats, with high-quality video trainings. If you are thinking of learning ANYTHING, then this is the way to do it! Sign up for a free trial by clicking on the link below and tell them Jeff sent you! I promise you that you’ll be taken care of, and you’ll gain a skill you have been wishing for! GO TO LYNDA AND START LEARNING!

SHOW NOTES / LINKS This initial episode of Ask the HR Guru podcast dives into details on how anyone can be prepared to be laid off. The HR Guru shares some insights on how you can be prepared to find a job quickly, no matter what the job market looks like. andnbsp; Learn to Think Like HR and Get the Job You Want Course The HR Gurus Website