Avoid Networking Tunnel Vision
Networking outside of your comfort zone can lead to unexpected learning opportunities that can add to your development as a responsible citizen, employee or emerging leader.
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There really isn’t a magic pill for an effective job search
As much as I wish it were so, there just isn’t a magic pill I can give someone to solve their employment concerns.
Contacting agency recruiters only when you need a job? That is not networking.
Contacting recruiters as your only job-search effort is a passive approach.
Are your job hunting shoes stuck in quicksand?
Are your job hunting shoes stuck in quicksand?
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?
