Jenna Berg

[Jenna Berg @Berg_JTC]

@hyly_b I definitely see how a hand written thank you card can help you stand out to a future employer, but what if you have bad handwriting? Is there anything we can do besides "write as neat as you can"?

[Jenna Berg @Berg_JTC]

@EmmaKilpatrick8 A plain wall, or at the very least a background that isnt messy or telling in a bad way. I feel like a bookshelf would be a good one as well

[Jenna Berg @Berg_JTC]

Never forget to clear the space around you before a Skype interview! A clear desk, good backdrop, and appropriate dressware go a long way for your chances of impressing your interviewer! #JTCR10Chat

[Jenna Berg @Berg_JTC]

Start the job search early, if it takes an average of 7.4 months of full time job searching to find a job, give yourself more than that! #JTCR10Chat

[Jenna Berg @Berg_JTC]

@lukedevall1994 This is true, but if you have an interview with your employer that goes well, theres a good chance they will look you up on LinkedIn, and if your page isnt put together well, it could hurt your chances of getting that job vs other candidates who have both!

[Jenna Berg @Berg_JTC]

If you're looking for a job in your field, say so! Knowing that you're looking for them makes recruiters jobs easier! #LinkedInJTCR10

[Jenna Berg @Berg_JTC]

@kovac_kara That's a really great tip to keep in mind! If you don't show up in search results then what's the point? Keeping your profile up to date even if you aren't employed at the time could help with recruiters as well.

[Jenna Berg @Berg_JTC]

As the first article mentioned, it's important to keep in mind that your LinkedIn profile is a place to show some of your personality, not just regurgitate your skills and experience in a formal third person tone. First person, don't sound like a robot!#LinkedInJTCR10

[Jenna Berg @Berg_JTC]

@hyly_b I think the graph resume is the best choice aesthetically. The graph draws the eyes well and has an aesthetically pleasing color (to me!). The first one looked nice but seemed pretty typical for a resume, and the second one's checkmarks didn't vibe well with my eyes somehow.

[Jenna Berg @Berg_JTC]

I noticed that multiple articles mentioned being diverse in your skillsets, both to raise the chances of a computer selecting your resume and to look ideal for recruiters. Definitely make your resume diverse, but make sure you actually have the experience you write down. #JTCR10

[Jenna Berg @Berg_JTC]

@grennanisaac61 Another good thing to keep up with is things like photos you get tagged in on facebook. If a photo you're tagged in is questionable, untag yourself from it so it doesn't send a bad message to future employers (or customers!)

[Jenna Berg @Berg_JTC]

@zach_leighton I think theres a lot of sides to this. On one hand, who has the time to look through thousands of applications?? On the other hand, people with unique skillsets or those who dont have a leg up in their resume are missing out.

[Jenna Berg @Berg_JTC]

I thought it was really interesting that the first article mentioned that a resume would be immediately scrapped if there were typos in it. Always proofread! #JTCR10