Networking
Why do some people struggle to land a new job?
You understand that it is hard to land a new job. Some people seem to struggle more than others. What makes it easy for some people to land a new job? Let me give you a list of some things that make it easier. Some will be obvious. Others, not so much. A great value-driven…
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 MoreWhy ignoring your network could leave you stranded
What is a network? Why would ignoring your network leave you stranded? Job seekers often assume you just find jobs online. This false assumption is propagated by all of the advertising and marketing that online job boards do to make you think everything is online. Frequently as I coach job seekers, I ask if they…
Read MoreTarget company analysis is game-changer for interviews
Target company analysis is a new concept to many job seekers. However, it is something that every job seeker should be doing during their job search. I just finished writing a cover letter with a client seeking a role in Brand Management. She is very familiar with target marketing because it is part of what…
Read MoreWhat’s the missing link in your success?
When I work with people, most admit that there is at least one thing missing in their career or life. It’s not so much that they just want success in the sense of riches or power but they want to reach specific life goals.
Read MoreAre 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, and this is something you need to keep in mind when scheduling your job interview call. 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…
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. Talking too much. 1st Communication Mistake We try to tell our network connections about us. But often, we fail to stop talking. We fail to build the connection by…
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…
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