These “Elite Tweets” will be updated on this blog page each time a new one is added. We hope you’ll enjoy the “short and tweet” career tips, quotes and survey information provided and Elite Resumes welcomes any comments, suggestions or questions.

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“Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.” ~ Robert F. Kennedy

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Think, Act…Live!

“The first half of life is finding out how to do things. The second half is enjoying them.” ~ Frances Lear

“Ability is of little account without opportunity.” ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

“Life is wht we make it, always has been, always will be.” ~ Grandma Moses

“The way of progress is neither swift nor easy.” ~ Marie Curie 

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“A recent survey by Jobvite found that 80 percent of companies use or are planning to use social networking sites to fill vacant positions. While LinkedIn is still the most popular site used by employers, with 95 percent of companies using it, Facebook and Twitter are gaining ground. The use of Facebook has grown from 36 percent of recruiters in 2008 to 59 percent in 2009, while Twitter is currently being used by 42 percent of recruiters.”

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Don’t give up on your job search over the holidays! 75% of your competition will so your odds of being noticed during this time are very good! Take advantage of every opportunity. 

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“What are you really looking for in your work? Randall’s straightforward approach helps you assess your career investment – and opens up entirely new possibilities.” Wallace Immen, Careers Columnist for The Globe and Mail gives his review of Randall M. Craig’s most recent publication, Personal Balance Sheet – A Practical Career Planning Guide. You will learn how to plan your career in an organized, strategic manner and the processes and practical tools necessary to allow you to take control of your career and your life.  

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Who are you following on Twitter? Check out The 101 Best Twitter Job Search/Career Experts Plus 6 by Susan P. Joyce.

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Resume Writers – How To Choose A Professional Resume Writer. Martin Yate explains the “why” as eloquently as the “how” in this excellent article on Knock’EmDead. You will need to log in to read it but it is worth it! Here’s a snippet from Martin Yate, “A resume is the critical marketing tool for a job search; it brands you, makes you visible to recruiters, and opens the doors of opportunity. If it works, you work; if it doesn’t work, you don’t work. Quite simply, it’s the most financially important document you will ever own.”

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Six Essentials to Prepare for Your Next Job Search.  Dave Johnson provides some great advice for your job search including networking on and off line, a unique resume and a little personal indulgence!

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100+ Job Search Hashtags on Twitter. Chris Perry, founder of Career Rocketeer has many informative career development blogs available for your perusal so take a look around while you’re there, you won’t be disappointed! 

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Executiver Coaching: Another tool in the toolbox? Elisa Birnbaum interviews professionals, including Martin Buckland on successful coaching relationships in the Charity Village Cover Story.

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Why Use a Professional Resume Writer? The NRWA, National Resume Writers’ Association includes some great advice on “Choosing an Effective Professional Resume Writer, “There are hundreds of resume writers who are qualified to write your resume. It’s important to take the time to find one that matches your personality, needs, industry, and career objectives”.