Posts Tagged ‘networking’
33 Basic, Advanced & Super-Advanced Strategies For Your Job Search
1. List your plan areas. Typical job search plan areas for most folks include: Postings; Targeting Companies; Networking with Friends; and Networking with Business Contacts. The following is a breakdown of each plan area into the basic, advanced and super-advanced strategies you can use with each.... Read the rest of this entry »
Tory Johnson’s Tips For Job Hunting While Still Employed
Are you currently working but thinking of job hunting during 2011? The other day I mentioned a recent survey stating that 84% of US workers plan to make a job move next year. If you're one of those 84%, then listen up. Tory Johnson of ABC News and Women for Hire offers excellent tips for getting your job search going while you're still employed in this short video. Click here to go directly to the ABC website to view or click on the play button... 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 »