When Networking Goes Bad
For 15+ years, networking has been my first and foremost prescribed method for an effective job search. Most people understand that people want to work with those they already know and like. Employers would...
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Investing in an Interview
It continues to surprise me when I receive emails from people I have either not heard from for months, or have never heard from before at all, that go something like this: “I have...
It’s the Easy Stuff That Can Make a Difference
It seems everyone waits for the ‘magic pill’ or ‘the answer’ to getting what they need or want. In the process, the most obvious things get overlooked. Take a look at the people you...
Some Things Are Easier Than You Think
Having worked with employment issues through some of the worst economic times and some of the best, it is difficult to ignore some of the seemingly obvious reasons people stay unemployed. In tough times,...
Having or Setting Realistic Expectations
Networking is typically the best way to learn about new opportunities, whether it is work related or otherwise. Being open and available to meet new contacts is a large part of what it takes...
Networking Etiquette 2
Many times I hear from people who have responded to a request for information from someone in their network never acknowledged the info or did not follow up with the information once it was...
Social Media: Tools or Life Style?
If you are thinking about signing up for Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter because they will help you easily connect with 5000 people and hundreds of jobs…think again! For YOU, they may be a colossal...
So, you find yourself unemployed, now what? (2)
Every day, I hear from people that tell me they aren’t sure what they should be doing in regard to their job search. Many end up chasing job announcements on all the major job...
Who’s Really in Your Network?
For those of us that were around long before social networking sites were the rage, many of us actually knew people. Yes, I know the number of contacts you have may exceed 300. But...
