Be Connected, Proactive and Prepared! Work on developing your network of contacts. Proactive Career Managers Have Larger Online Networks Than Active Seekers Referrals are STILL the best way to find your next opportunity! The astronomical growth of social networks has created a new way for companies and candidates to connect online. Nielsen calculates social network…

Image and first impressions are critical during your interviews! You need to think about what image you want to create and how you will successfully accomplish that task. There are some character traits that are common and should be used in order to create that positive image! The following are character traits that you should…

Although the majority of your time in a formal interview will deal with you answering questions, you should also be prepared to ask some of your own in order to clarify issues or previous statements and demonstrate your interest in the position and organization. In most cases, you should plan to ask your questions toward…

Job Offers Once the preparation is done, the interviewing process is complete and your follow-up is finished, what comes next? Hopefully a job offer! You have put a lot of hard work into your job search. You now are receiving job offers. It seems like this would be the easy part of the process. However,…

HOT TOPIC As we end the first quarter of this year, it’s time to review your Job Search Efforts. Ask yourself three questions: 1. What are you doing that is providing results? (This is the 20% of your efforts that provides you with 80% of your results) You want to focus more on the 20%…

Often the phrase of “networking” can be quite intimidating, especially when you’re talking about using it to find a new job. Let me assure you: It doesn’t have to be so scary! Conservative estimates have shown that nearly 60% of ALL jobs get filled via networking. Yes, a whopping 60%! Never underestimate the power of…

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Interviewing, Networking & Resumes A Resume Lesson Once your resume is completed, it will be one of the most important ingredients of your job search. Therefore, it is essential that you exercise great care in how it is prepared and the manner in which it is distributed. Your resume should be considered a primary marketing…

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