Job search
9 doable action steps to plan for the unexpected
Why should you plan for the unexpected? When you are in the middle of a job search, it is hard to read advice about what you should have done differently. But since self-employment often parallels the way a job seeker feels, I understand the struggles you may be going through. Can I have a “Do-Over”?…
Read MoreJobsearch 101: Does your online activity match your brand?
When I work with you, I coach you how to ensure your online activity matches your brand. This is as simple as sharing content on LinkedIn in alignment with your area of expertise. Does your online activity truly match your brand? First of all, do you have any online activity? Are you sharing content on LinkedIn to…
Read MoreHow to interview with confidence!
One of the most common fears job seekers face is how to interview with confidence for the new job. The assumption when you go into the room is you are the only one who is nervous. This isn’t necessarily true. While some companies use trained interviewers, other interviewers only are part of the hiring process…
Read MoreHow to answer is it a good time to talk
We live in a time of interruptions. A few people still ask is this a good time to talk. Is this a good time to talk? How do you answer the question is this a good time to talk? Most people don’t answer it honestly. Rather they may say sure when you really don’t have…
Read More4+ Reasons you should always use voicemail
Job seekers often don’t like to use voicemail. They figure no one will call them back or they don’t know what to say. However, this leaves potential job and networking opportunities on the table. Why should you always use voicemail? #1 People are not always available to answer your call. You might assume when someone…
Read MoreHow job search and hard-boiled eggs are similar
How are hard-boiled eggs even connected to job search? I know, that’s a big stretch. My regular readers know I connected many seemingly unconnected things to job search in the past. The other night I was talking to my 31-year old son, Dan, on the phone. He called to tell he was back from…
Read MoreJobsearch 101: Is this a good time to talk?
“Is this a good time for you to talk?” When you make your next phone call or contact, put that title phrase into your head. Check if it is a good time to talk in a job search call When you are in job search mode or business networking mode, you need to always remember…
Read MoreHow much is your new job worth?
Is your new job worth investing in it? Job seekers struggle to find that elusive new job but often don’t want to invest enough in the tools or the search to find it. Face it, a job search is hard work. Sometimes people say it is a job in itself. If you are already working…
Read MoreThe secret to successful social media job search networking
Job seekers often ask me how social media job search works. Since I guide job seekers with my comprehensive LinkedIn training, the question is whether you can use other social media platforms for job search too. What makes for successful social media job search? Though LinkedIn has a job board, when you leverage social media…
Read More4 communication mistakes impacting networking
Networking is hard enough without communication mistakes. Conquering communication mistakes However, maybe it is the stress of networking that makes us more susceptible to communication mistakes. 1st Communication Mistake Talking too much. We try to tell our network connections about us. But often, we fail to stop talking. We fail to build the connection by continuing…
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