Blog
January 13th, 2012
YOUR SECRET WEAPON AGAINST UNEMPLOYMENT
With high unemployment, intense competition for jobs, and the threat of downward mobility instead of upward mobility, it pays to know what your secret weapon is against unemployment. It’s so simple that you might overlook it. It’s your network. Not just your network of friends and neighbors, although they can be helpful, but your professional network is an effective buffer against joining the unemployment line. Or at least reducing the amount of time that you spend there.
December 2nd, 2011
A 5 POINT CHECKLIST FOR RELOCATION
You may be contemplating relocating to land that next position. In many cases moving for a job is a very good career move. Even though the U.S. economy is still struggling to rebound, there are some areas of the country that are definitely doing better than others. Moving for a job may mean the difference between having a job and not having a job.
November 21st, 2011
HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT YOUR LINKEDIN PROFILE?
Like many people you are probably on LinkedIn because you know you should be. After all, 80% of companies are now using LinkedIn for recruiting according to MediaBistro. All of the Fortune 500 companies have a presence on LinkedIn, and small and mid-size companies are forsaking traditional boards in favor of finding the perfect candidates on this professional social networking site.
November 4th, 2011
REFERENCE CHECK
It’s always a good sign when an interviewer asks you at the end of the interview for your references. Employers don’t waste their time checking references if they are not interested in you as a candidate. Since employers usually check references as a last step before making you an offer, it’s important that you don’t neglect this crucial step.
October 21st, 2011
9 REASONS YOUR JOB SEARCH SHOULD NOT BE DIY
In a tough job market with unemployment hovering at more than 9 percent and nearly five job seekers for every opening, you may wonder if you should seek professional assistance with your job search. On the other hand, you may wonder if it is worth it to pay a career coach to help you.
September 28th, 2011
5 THINGS TO NEVER SAY IN AN INTERVIEW
In this competitive job market, it is no small matter to land an interview. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are more than four job seekers for every opening. So when you do land an interview, clearly, you need to make the most of it.
September 9th, 2011
THE ONE-MINUTE JOB SEARCH
Conducting a job search can feel overwhelming sometimes, especially since the job search landscape has changed over the last couple of years. Social media sites like LinkedIn and Twitter can be time-consuming and so can in-person networking. Many job seekers spend all day searching job boards.
It can be helpful to break down your job search tasks into manageable chunks so that you can stay on task and keep moving forward.
August 31st, 2011
YOU CAN GO BACK HOME AGAIN
Given the competitive nature of today’s job market, as an executive you need to turn over every stone to find that next job. One stone that you may or may not have thought about looking under is going back to your old company to see if they have anything that fits your background. If you have had a good relationship with a former employer, you should certainly include that employer in your job search strategy.
August 17th, 2011
A 5 POINT CHECKLIST FOR TWITTER
If you plan to use Twitter as part of your job search strategy, and you are not sure where to start, there are some steps that you can take to increase your appeal to employers as well as your chances of job search success.
August 4th, 2011
A 5 POINT CHECKLIST FOR YOUR LINKEDIN PROFILE
If you are on LinkedIn as part of your job search strategy and you’re not getting profile views from potential employers, it’s probably time to take a good hard look at your profile. For employers who use LinkedIn as a sourcing tool to find their ideal candidates, what they see on that profile will either convince them to call you for an interview or give them reason to move on to a more promising profile.
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January 13th, 2012 YOUR SECRET WEAPON AGAINST UNEMPLOYMENT With high unemployment, intense competition for jobs, and the threat of downward mobility instead of upward mobility, it pays to know what your secret weapon is against unemployment. It’s so simple that you might overlook it. It’s your network. Not just your network of friends and neighbors, although they can be helpful, but your professional network is an effective buffer against joining the unemployment line. Or at least reducing the amount of time that you spend there. |
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December 2nd, 2011 A 5 POINT CHECKLIST FOR RELOCATION You may be contemplating relocating to land that next position. In many cases moving for a job is a very good career move. Even though the U.S. economy is still struggling to rebound, there are some areas of the country that are definitely doing better than others. Moving for a job may mean the difference between having a job and not having a job. |
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November 21st, 2011 HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT YOUR LINKEDIN PROFILE? Like many people you are probably on LinkedIn because you know you should be. After all, 80% of companies are now using LinkedIn for recruiting according to MediaBistro. All of the Fortune 500 companies have a presence on LinkedIn, and small and mid-size companies are forsaking traditional boards in favor of finding the perfect candidates on this professional social networking site. |
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November 4th, 2011 REFERENCE CHECK It’s always a good sign when an interviewer asks you at the end of the interview for your references. Employers don’t waste their time checking references if they are not interested in you as a candidate. Since employers usually check references as a last step before making you an offer, it’s important that you don’t neglect this crucial step. |
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October 21st, 2011 9 REASONS YOUR JOB SEARCH SHOULD NOT BE DIY In a tough job market with unemployment hovering at more than 9 percent and nearly five job seekers for every opening, you may wonder if you should seek professional assistance with your job search. On the other hand, you may wonder if it is worth it to pay a career coach to help you. |
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September 28th, 2011 5 THINGS TO NEVER SAY IN AN INTERVIEW In this competitive job market, it is no small matter to land an interview. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are more than four job seekers for every opening. So when you do land an interview, clearly, you need to make the most of it. |
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September 9th, 2011 THE ONE-MINUTE JOB SEARCH Conducting a job search can feel overwhelming sometimes, especially since the job search landscape has changed over the last couple of years. Social media sites like LinkedIn and Twitter can be time-consuming and so can in-person networking. Many job seekers spend all day searching job boards. It can be helpful to break down your job search tasks into manageable chunks so that you can stay on task and keep moving forward. |
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August 31st, 2011 YOU CAN GO BACK HOME AGAIN Given the competitive nature of today’s job market, as an executive you need to turn over every stone to find that next job. One stone that you may or may not have thought about looking under is going back to your old company to see if they have anything that fits your background. If you have had a good relationship with a former employer, you should certainly include that employer in your job search strategy. |
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August 17th, 2011 A 5 POINT CHECKLIST FOR TWITTER If you plan to use Twitter as part of your job search strategy, and you are not sure where to start, there are some steps that you can take to increase your appeal to employers as well as your chances of job search success. |
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August 4th, 2011 A 5 POINT CHECKLIST FOR YOUR LINKEDIN PROFILE If you are on LinkedIn as part of your job search strategy and you’re not getting profile views from potential employers, it’s probably time to take a good hard look at your profile. For employers who use LinkedIn as a sourcing tool to find their ideal candidates, what they see on that profile will either convince them to call you for an interview or give them reason to move on to a more promising profile. |
