Networking
Are 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 really only talk about their personal preferences or something they read in a book. Obviously, there are some…
Read MoreHopeless job search? Easily 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 in the job market for…
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…
Read MoreWhat if you suddenly found new opportunities for job search?
Everyone is always looking for better solutions, new opportunities. Would new opportunities for job search that worked get you excited? People ask me what I think is the best job board. Do I know any new job boards they should use? But I only see job boards as a necessary evil. LinkedIn has great job…
Read MoreAvoid negativity polarizing your LinkedIn Profile
While polar bears are fascinating, polarizing your job search with negative activities is generally a really bad idea. I had a fascinating conversation with a client today about her concerns about online presence. I was coaching her on successful LinkedIn strategies and she shared her concerns about using social media in her job search. As…
Read MoreHow to win friends and family at your holiday parties
Your friends and family will appreciate you more at your holiday parties if you follow these simple tips. Avoid these common communication fails at holiday parties At Christmas dinner and office holiday parties, you often are connected with people who you don’t spend time with regularly. Or perhaps you just get nervous at more formal…
Read MoreYou have a fantastic resume, now what?
You worked really hard to create a fantastic resume or you hired a pro to do it for you. After you applied online, you hear nothing. You wonder if you really have a fantastic resume or what you are doing wrong. Second guess your fantastic resume or… Admittedly, sometimes a resume doesn’t hit the mark…
Read MoreHow to boost visibility as a job seeker
Are you wishing you could boost visibility to employers? Feeling invisible is far to common to job seekers. You continue sending out resumes or submitting online applications but it feels like no one is listening. What can you do to boost visibility? How do you stand out in a field of job seekers vying for…
Read More4 networking secrets to help expand your network
Everyone is looking to discover new networking secrets. People who network all the time look for new secrets and people who never network wish they knew secrets. What are these networking secrets? Don’t be afraid of a NO! Too many people are afraid to ask someone for help because they are afraid of the No…
Read MoreAre you saying can't when you really mean won't?
Saying can’t is a common response when we are afraid. One of the biggest obstacles that job seekers have to overcome is the fear of venturing out of their comfort zone. We all have different fears and different comfort zones. When are people saying can’t? For many people, they are uncomfortable reaching out to network,…
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