Kim Sneeder of CareerCircle discusses upskilling underrepresented talent and the platform’s growth to 154K members and key partnerships.

Reimagining Talent Acquisition for Career Growth

In this HR Huddles podcast episode, CareerCircle’s Kim Sneeder discusses the platform’s role in upskilling underrepresented talent.

Reimagining Talent Acquisition: Leveraging Strategic Partnerships & Tech for Career Growth

At CareerCircle, we're always striving to make our platform more valuable and user-friendly for our community. Thanks to your insightful feedback, we've rolled out some new features designed to enhance your profile experience and help you stand out to employers.
Here's a closer look at what's new:
<h3 style="margin-top: 14pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;">Multiple Resumes: Tailor Your Applications</h3>
One of the most requested features is finally here&mdash;multiple resume uploads! You can now upload different versions of your resume, making it easier to tailor your applications to specific job opportunities. Whether you're exploring roles in various industries or targeting different job functions, you can customize your approach and make each application count.
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<h3 style="margin-top: 14pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;">Pronouns: Express Your Identity</h3>
We believe that everyone should be addressed the way they prefer. That's why we've added the option to include your pronouns on your profile. This feature helps ensure that you are respected and acknowledged in the workplace, fostering a more inclusive experience for everyone.
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<h3 style="margin-top: 14pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;">Link Your Professional Presence: Showcase Your Full Story</h3>
Your online presence is a crucial part of your professional brand. Now, you can easily add not just your LinkedIn URL, but also links to your portfolios, personal websites, and other relevant platforms directly to your CareerCircle profile. This provides employers with a comprehensive view of your career journey and makes it easier for them to see all that you bring to the table across multiple platforms.
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<h3 style="margin-top: 14pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;">Self-Reference: Highlight Your Unique Value</h3>
Your profile is your personal brand, and the new self-reference section allows you to showcase yourself and what makes you unique. Highlight your achievements, skills, and the value you bring to potential employers in your own words.
<h3 style="margin-top: 14pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;">A Fresh Look: Navigate with Ease</h3>
Along with these new features, we&rsquo;ve refreshed our user interface to make navigating your profile and exploring opportunities smoother and more enjoyable. The updated design provides a clean, modern feel that enhances your overall experience on the platform.
<h2>We&rsquo;re Listening&mdash;and We Want to Hear More!</h2>
These updates are a direct result of your feedback. We are committed to listening to our community and continually improving the CareerCircle platform to better meet your needs. Did you know that profiles completed with all these new features get 4 times more views by employers? That&rsquo;s 4 times more opportunities to get noticed!
We&rsquo;re excited to see how you&rsquo;ll use these new tools to further your career goals. We&rsquo;d love to hear what you think and welcome any additional feedback you might have. Please share your thoughts with us via the <a rel="noreferrer" style="color: #000000;">Contact Us</a> link on our site.
Log in now to explore these new features and make the most of your CareerCircle profile. Your journey is important to us, and we&rsquo;re here to support you every step of the way.

Learn how these new features, inspired by user feedback, can help you stand out to employers and increase your profile views by 4 times.

Enhancing Your Profile Experience on CareerCircle

Discover the latest updates to your CareerCircle profile, including multiple resume uploads, pronoun options, LinkedIn and portfolio links, and more.

Exciting New Features on CareerCircle: Enhancing Your Profile Experience

<h2 style="margin-top: 18pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;">Important Alert: Protect Yourself from Smishing Scams</h2>
We're reaching out with an important alert to help you stay safe from recent smishing scams. We've noticed that some individuals have received suspicious text messages from international numbers, pretending to be recruiters from CareerCircle. These texts are in French and claim to be from our team, but they are not legitimate.
<h3 style="margin-top: 14pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;">What is Smishing?</h3>
"Smishing" combines "SMS" (short message service) with "phishing," the practice of tricking people into giving away personal information. Smishing uses text messages to scam you, often by pretending to be a trusted source. These messages might ask for sensitive information like Social Security numbers, bank details, or account passwords.
<h3 style="margin-top: 14pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;">How to Spot a Smishing Attempt</h3>
Here are some red flags to watch out for:
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Unexpected Requests: CareerCircle will not request your personal information or passwords via text.
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Foreign Language: You will not receive messages from CareerCircle in a language other than English and you will not receive messages from non-U.S. numbers.
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Urgent Calls to Action: Be suspicious of any messages that try to create a sense of urgency by asking you to click a link to fix an issue or claim a prize.
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Suspicious Links: Avoid clicking on links from unknown numbers. If a message seems off, it's better to be safe and not click.
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<h3 style="margin-top: 14pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;">What to Do If You Receive a Suspicious Text</h3>
Your safety is our priority, and we're here to help. Here's what you can do if you get a smishing text:
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Don&rsquo;t Respond: Ignore messages from unknown numbers or anything that feels off.
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Verify with Us: If you're unsure, reach out to our team at team@careercircle.com. We're here to confirm if a message is truly from us.
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Report the Scam: Forward any suspicious texts to 7726 (SPAM) to report the scam to your mobile service provider.
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Block the Number: Block the sender to prevent further messages.
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<h3 style="margin-top: 14pt; margin-bottom: 4pt;">Remember, We're Here for You</h3>
CareerCircle will never ask for your personal information via text from a non-U.S. number or in a language other than English. If you ever have doubts or need assistance, please reach out to us at team@careercircle.com.
Stay safe and connected, and thank you for being a valued part of the CareerCircle community!
Warm regards, The CareerCircle Team

Important Alert: Protect Yourself from Smishing Scams We're reaching out with an important alert to help you stay safe from recent smishing

Important Alert: Protect Yourself from Smishing Scams

Smishing uses text messages to scam you, often by pretending to be a trusted source. These messages might ask for sensitive information like Social Security numbers, bank details, or account passwords.

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