Networking
Are you standing apart or staying where you are at?
Standing apart. In today’s world, differentiating yourself is difficult. We have a herd mentality. Much of this comes from the “group think” of social media. The thought of standing apart is foreign to us. Don’t get me wrong, I love many things about social media. I love talking clients and friends a half a world…
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 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…
Read MoreWhen you realize your resume isn’t reaching the executive job market
In the executive job market, senior leaders worry hiring managers will miss their resume. Incredibly, top leaders feel invisible and look for the magic formula to land an interview. Their focus is in the wrong direction Without a doubt, your resume must capture your value from past roles. Inject compelling resume stories to define business…
Read MoreJob seekers, learn the difference between annoying marketing ploys and networking
We’ve all been hit with annoying marketing ploys. You know, those people who keep sending you emails about products you don’t want. Most of all, these are people you never met. I get annoying marketing ploys all the time. People who want to sell me things I don’t want. The latest email from a marketer…
Read MoreAre you addressing the right problem in your job search?
What is the right problem to address in your job search? I notice job seekers are willing to follow the advice of any Tom, Dick, or Harry in their job search. Pulled willy-nilly by “so-called” experts who are really only talking about their personal preferences or something they read in a book. Obviously, there are…
Read MoreHopeless job search? See how easily you can succeed with solid networking strategies
Do you feel like you are in a hopeless job search? You are not alone. Many people face job search or career change with fear and trepidation. Especially if you had a long-term job, 5 or 10 or 15 years, you may wonder about your value. Since you haven’t been on the job market for…
Read MoreWhat would happen if you deployed networking daily?
Networking is one of those skills that many people keep hidden away until it is necessary. Networking daily — is that a foreign concept to you? What if you made networking a daily habit? One of the concepts that many job seekers struggle with is how to find a job using a network. The preponderance…
Read MoreHow do you build a network in a new location?
You’re ready to relocate. You even have a target location. How do you build a network in a new location? What strategies do you use to find connections and potential job leads so you can make that move? How to find your network to get a new position in a new location When I work…
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