Archive for September, 2010
5 Tips to Using LinkedIn Effectively
The number of users on social networking websites has skyrocketed over the past few years. With Facebook now claiming over 500 million users and daily “tweets” reaching an astonishing 65 million on Twitter, more and more people are relying on these types of websites to connect and share information...
September 28th, 2010 | Feature, Job Search, Social Networking | Read More
Your Pet and Your International Assignment
Where in the World is Fido?
For many people who plan to move overseas for a year or more, taking their pet with them is high on the list. However, pet-owners who plan to live abroad need to educate themselves about the legal requirements and the overall processes involved with taking a pet across national...
September 21st, 2010 | Feature, Global Assignment, Lifestyle | Read More
Are You Fiscally Fit for Retirement?
Although many Americans prepare for retirement by setting aside funds in a 401(k) or similar account, even those who thought they had plenty of money set aside found themselves off guard when the recent stock market crises and recession took a toll on their investments. Consequently, more than a few...
September 14th, 2010 | Feature, Lifestyle, Post Career | Read More
Interview Follow-Up Strategies
This video blog features tips directly from one of Vandover’s senior consultants! Jim Wojtak explains five important actions to take after a job interview. Strategies include specifics on:
Determining an appropriate call-back date.
Sending a post-interview thank you note.
What to say and what...
September 9th, 2010 | Feature, Interviews, Video | Read More
Best Social Networking Sites for Job Seekers
Once upon a time, massive job boards were the only places to go online when you were job searching. You could search through countless listings and post your résumé…along with the thousands of other job seekers who were doing the same thing. Mostly, doing either of these things could be a long and...
September 7th, 2010 | Feature, Job Search, Social Networking | Read More



