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16 Super Easy Actions to Take After a Networking Event
Let me ask you: Have you ever attended a networking event, met a new contact, enjoyed a really interesting conversation, exchanged business cards or contact information, and then… never followed through with reaching out the them after-the-fact, despite your best intentions? Is that you? Whether you are seeking a new job opportunity, career advancement, or…
Read MoreStrength Of Weak Ties – Seven Ways To Connect For Your Job Search
The strategy known as “the strength of weak ties” could be the secret sauce in your job search. Essentially, it entails reaching beyond your traditional networks to casual contacts. The latter know of job openings your colleagues don’t. This article describes seven simple ways to make those connections with weak ties. Mark Granovetter’s Discovery of…
Read MoreEffective 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…
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