Topic:
Networking
Remember when networking meant actually building relationships? While the tools for connecting have multiplied, meaningful professional relationships seem harder to build than ever. Your carefully crafted messages sit unanswered. Your connection requests are ignored. And that ideal role at your target company? Still feels frustratingly out of reach. But the data tells an interesting story.…
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The people you know can be the best way for you to find your next job. The “tried and true” path of networking is still the most successful way to find your next position. It happens all the time. Someone in your network says, “You know what? You should talk to John Jones at the…
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Are you wondering how you can get the attention of hiring managers? When I polled job seekers on LinkedIn and asked what their biggest job search challenge was, the resounding response was getting the attention of hiring managers. While writing a strong resume and cover letter is one way to get their attention, another and…
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If you’re mid job search you may be wondering if it’s OK to connect with the hiring manager on LinkedIn. I hear regularly from job seekers who worry that it may be off-putting or leave a bad impression to reach out to them directly. I think it’s important to share that since the coronavirus pandemic…
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We all know that networking is a very essential component of job hunting as it increases the chance of success of your job search. In this article, I would like to share certain steps that must be taken before you begin networking. These steps are important as they allow you to put an effective strategy…
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Do you believe job boards are the only way to job search today? I know many job seekers who believe LinkedIn and Indeed are the only ways to job search right now. As much as I love LinkedIn, that simply isn’t true. (Sorry, LinkedIn) 😳 Tapping into the hidden job market and more specifically using…
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