According to a recent article published in Yahoo News, the following is a list of 10 ways that you can increase the likelihood of being liked during a job interview.  For the full article, please click here.

10 Ways to Be Liked in Your Job Interview [originally posted by Yahoo Hot Jobs]

1. Don’t be a “smiley face.”Excessive smiling in a job interview is seen for what it is — nervousness and a lack of confidence.
2. Don’t be a small-talker.Your job is to be knowledgeable about the company for which you’re interviewing.
3. Don’t sweat.You can lose a job by wearing an undershirt or simply a little too much clothing. Sweaty palms or beads on your forehead will not impress.
4. Don’t be a road block.Interviewers are seeking candidates eager to take on challenging projects and jobs. Hesitance and a nay-saying mentality will be as visible as a red tie — and seen as a negative.
5. Don’t be petty.Asking the location of the lunchroom or meeting room will clue the interviewer into your lack of preparation and initiative. Prepare. 
   
6. Don’t be a liar.Studies show that employees lie frequently in the workplace. Lying won’t get you a job. In a job interview even a slight exaggeration is lying. Don’t.
7. Don’t be a bad comedian.Humor tends to be very subjective, and while it may be tempting to lead your interview with a joke you’ve got to be careful about your material.
8. Don’t be high-maintenance.Nobody hiring today is going to be looking for someone who’s going to be finicky about their workspace.
9. Don’t be a time-waster.At every job interview, the prospective hire is given the chance to ask questions. Make yours intelligent, to the point, and watch the person across the desk for visual cues whether you’ve asked enough.
10. Don’t be a switchblade. Normally the switchblade is thought of a backstabber, often taking credit for someone else’s work. In an interview setting, the switchblade can’t help but “trash talk” his former employer. If you make it seem like your former workplace was hell on Earth, it won’t bode well for the rest of the interview.

Having trouble finding a job these days?  Join the club.  However, more and more people are realizing the value of Twitter.  It’s no longer just about 140 word character blurbs.  In fact, Twitter may help you get a job.  Here are some tips on how:

5 Things to Consider When Finding a Job on Twitter

1. Revamp the Profile Appearance- If you still operate off of the original template that Twitter started you out with, shame on you! You’ll never attract any attention to yourself that way!  There are some great (and free) backgrounds that you can find here.
2. Join the Conversations- Twitter is all about tweeting your message to others, having them (hopefully) tweet back and then sharing that message with others.  You should be constantly engaging yourself with others.  The more you network and build up your online presence/reputation, the more people will notice you.
3. Using the Search Option- Twitter has it’s own search option where you can type in key words for what you’re looking for.  However, there is also something really cool called TwitterJobSearch, which is a search engine for twitter that was designed specifically for those out there who are seeking jobs.  Try it out and see how it goes! Tweetmyjobs is also useful.
4. Be Wary of Who You Follow- These days, most companies are jumping on the Twitter bandwagon.  If you’re interested in applying or have recently applied for a position with a particular company, don’t be afraid to follow them or to even send them a useful message on Twitter.  Also keep in mind that if you follow them, you’re probably going to want to hold off on the Tweets about when you last ate, brushed your teeth, etc…Also, you’ll want to follow people who you think will be most likely to follow you back, because let’s face it- no one thinks much of the person who is following 15,000 people but only has 3 following them back!
5. Use the Hashtags (#) & Make Your Message Count! There are a ton of job recruiters on Twitter nowadays.  Don’t be afraid to use your hashtags and represent your availability clearly when you tweet!

People You Should Be Following for Job-Related Stuff

• @microjobs
• @FindWorkSoon
• @mediabistrojobs
• @jobshouts
• @jacobshare
• @uvaucs
• @attjobs
• @MTVNetworksJobs
• @juicyjobs
• @SocialMediaJob
• @Web_Design_Jobs

For a more complete list of twitter jobs, Sarah Evans over at Mashable has a very nice list broken down into various categories.  To see the list, click here

Other Useful & Related Articles

• 5 Tips to Finding a Job on Twitter
• The Beginner’s Guide to Finding a Job With Twitter
• I Found My Job on Twitter
• Twitter 101: Get Yourself a New Job
• How David Murray Found a New Job Via Twitter

Craigslist has gained considerable notoriety over the years as being a great, free service that people can use to do things such as: find jobs, post jobs, sell goods, meet people as well as find out what activities are going on in the area.  However, there are some pretty annoying things about Craigslist, which I have broken down as follows:

5 Pet Peeves About Craigslist

1. Flagging- On Craigslist, you have the ability to “flag” someone’s post if you feel that it is either offensive or if it looks spammy.  This is fine until someone flags something that you put, which was legit.  I haven’t quite figured out if there is a way around the flagging situation so that you can appeal it.
2. Scams-There is nothing more annoying than applying for a job only to realize that the job is a sham.  In a lot of cases, the job posts will look legit until you receive a follow up email from the post indicating that it is really nothing more than some scam artist trying to make cash off of unsuspecting people.
3. No Contact Info-Whether you are posting job information or are trying to sell an item, you need to remember to put ample contact information.  In some cases, people will forget to even put an e-mail address, which leaves the other person who is looking at the ad with no way to get in touch with the host.
4. Linking Out-This deals mostly with job applications on Craigslist.  When you are applying for a job and are reading through a job posting, often times, companies will put a link in the job ad, directing you to go to their website and apply.  However, many job applicants never make it to that step because it seems suspicious or requires more effort.  As a note to employers who are looking to post information on Craigslist, it may be worth it to consider leaving that link out for the time being.
5. Not Enough Info- When you are trying to sell something or are posting information about pretty much anything on Craigslist, you need to give people enough information to go off of.  For example, if you are trying to sell a car, make sure that you include a picture and the specs of the vehicle.  Additionally, make sure that you SPELLCHECK what you are posting.  There is nothing more annoying than a post that is littered with spelling mistakes!