Job seekers who want quick results should spend the first few days of their search researching companies, tweaking their resumes and reconnecting with networking partners, writes Heather Huhman. Make sure you've cleaned up your social media accounts, and use Sundays to set goals for the next week.
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Do some planning before you make the leap toward turning your hobby into your job, writes Heather Huhman. Start off with some freelancing, or consider part-time work.
Drivers for Uber, Lyft and other ride-sharing services are using online forums to network, writes Alex Rosenblat. Drivers share tips on the forums and exchange thoughts on company policies.
Sales skills aren't just for salespersons, as every professional can benefit from learning how to influence others and improve their communication skills. Professionals with sales training also know how to ask good questions and be resilient in the face of failure, writes Darren Marble.
Using the Internet to investigate a company's culture and checking out how it uses social media can help you decide whether it's a place you'd like to work, writes Heather Huhman. You should talk to people who've worked there, observe people as you're waiting for your interview and ask the interviewer about the company's culture.
Add social media links to the contact section and incorporate keywords to modernize your resume, Heather Huhman writes. Consider using callout boxes in addition to line breaks and bullet points, she writes.