Are your job hunting shoes stuck in quicksand?
Are your job hunting shoes stuck in quicksand?
Tagged: networking
An active professional network is like insurance
Maintaining a professional network is like having car insurance – it’s a pretty big risk to drive without it.
Be someone people are happy to refer
Referrals can go south pretty quickly when the referred party fails to follow up or isn’t prepared for the requested outcome.
Interviewing is not all about you
Preparing your answers for the most frequently asked interview questions is a good start, but if you don’t know the context of the role you are vying for, or are unaware of the real needs of the employer, you still won’t make it to the final rounds.
Fuel your job search with a goal and a sense of urgency
Looking for work without a plan or being lackadaisical about your approach can extend the length of your search unnecessarily.
New Year and a New Plan
If the thought of leaving your current position has crossed your mind, take control of the process and make it a move that counts. Avoid a knee-jerk reaction to apply for a posted position that catches your eye and start the year fresh with a solid plan for making a strategic change that steers you toward your ideal situation rather than yet another dead end. Learn more..
Anticipate and Prepare for Opportunity to Strike
If the opportunity you have been dreaming about and waiting for were to suddenly materialize, are you prepared to grab that brass ring?
Leveraging Change
Change is inevitable. Change for the better and change for the worse. Either way, a time of change can be a great opportunity for you to make a statement, become more visible or take on a major challenge that ultimately builds your value over the long term.
Taking Advantage of an Improving Economy
It’s important to stay focused and build a strategy for optimizing conditions during these improving economic times. The upswing in the economy/job market doesn’t mean it’s time to forget about planning..
Communicating for Results
Missed communications can turn into missed opportunities. If you have felt unheard or misunderstood and are still licking your wounds, let’s take a look at some things to consider about your contribution to any kind of miscommunication.
