networking
How to Develop a Compelling Introduction Statement
There are 2 certain facts of life that you have to face while job hunting. #1 is that you will need to network. And because of #1, you will need to do #2 – you will need to introduce yourself. Yesterday I talked about the 7 Steps to Developing Your Job Search Plan. Step #2 is “Assemble/Create Tools & Support,” and your introduction statement is another tool to... Read the rest of this entry »
Top Tips for Using Social Media in Your Job Search
In a Business.com article, career experts, Dan Klamm & Alana Edmunds, provide “5 Rules for Professional Social Networking Success.” Their number one rule is that you should... Read the rest of this entry »
Introverts make better networkers!
Thom Singer, author of 8 books, including his very popular Some Assembly Required, was the featured speaker at a business luncheon I attended yesterday. The subject matter of his presentation was about networking. As someone who’s spoken and written extensively about networking to job seeker audiences during the economic downturn, you bet I was keen to hear what he had to say. In addition to being a very dynamic and entertaining speaker, Thom’s points were all right on. That would explain why he’s had well over 65 speaking gigs this year! Even though I found myself nodding in agreement the whole time, there was one thing he said that made me want to pump my fist and shout “amen.” It was when he said... Read the rest of this entry »
Don’t Go It Alone!: Job Seeker Networking Resources in Central Texas
Today's article is focused on the Central Texas community because I thought it would be helpful for my neighbors here in Travis and Williamson counties to know about the wonderful resources available for networking with other job seekers. I live and breathe this stuff, but almost everyday I'm reminded that those new to job searching don't know what's out there to provide assistance and support. You don't have to go it alone! If you don't live in Central Texas and so can't use the resources listed below... Read the rest of this entry »
Marny Lifshen’s “Top 10 Networking Mistakes”
Earlier this week I presented a workshop during the Executive Women in Texas Government conference in Bastrop, Texas. I was paid in kind by the association with a wonderful luncheon and was able to attend 2 workshops given by other presenters. I was particularly impressed with Marny Lifshen and her program, “The Top Ten Mistakes Women Make in Networking.” While Marny’s observations about the overall differences in the way men and women have traditionally approached networking were spot on, her tips weren’t ALL gender-specific because...
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