Networking & Social Media Branding
Effective Job Search Strategy-Go to the Beach in the Fall & Avoid the Herd
Yesterday, my hubby and I went for a walk on the beach boardwalk post Labor Day weekend. As you can see, no one was on the boardwalk at 11:30am in the morning…unlike the crowds that were just there two days before. We each had our hooded sweatshirt on for the cooler weather that moved in…
Read MoreBest Job Search Advice I Ever Received? Pretend You’re Fired Today….
Few years ago, a good friend of mine gave me this piece of advice after she had been released from a position unexpectedly. Senior managers can get let go if they do not share in the management philosophy leadership promotes or believe in the plans the company is implementing to grow. Being fired is not…
Read More11 Reasons Why Recruiters Don’t Call You Back and 5 Things You Can Do About It
Frustrated by search firm recruiters not calling you back when you have submitted your resume to them? Feel you’re perfect for the job they posted, you know you can do it, but baffled by the fact they have not returned your call? Well, I have some answers for you and outline a few things you…
Read MoreDemystifying LinkedIn Keywords
If you want to get found by recruiters on LinkedIn you have to know a thing or two about using keywords. Keywords are relevant terms found within your profile that will make it easy for recruiters to find you when they are searching for certain words or phrases. Think of it as SEO (Search Engine…
Read More12 Ways to Reach Out to Hiring Managers
The best way to advance your job search is to talk to people. The number of conversations you have in a week is the ultimate metric you should track to get results from your job search. Well how do I reach out to hiring managers in this social media/email/hide-behind-the-computer era? Great question. A combination…
Read MoreBuilding Your Pipeline of Six-Figure Job Offers
Job seekers who land six-figure positions in a matter of WEEKS rather than months (or even not at all) REFUSE to rely on job boards or waiting for “potential opportunities” to pan out. Instead, they’re out actively seeking out and creating new opportunities (even if they’re already in a job they love). This is the…
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