It’s a good question: how to work with recruiters? Many job seekers believe recruiters work for them and mistakenly think it’s the recruiter’s job is to help people land jobs. In fact, that’s a huge misperception. While many recruiters will go out of their way to assist and advise the most qualified job seekers, if you are a job seeker, don’t think of the recruiter as your best friend. [Read more…] about How to work with recruiters
Should you hug at work?
Depending on where you stand on the hug continuum, hugging at work is either inappropriately awkward or a great way to greet your colleagues. Should you hug at work? Unless your workplace actually prohibits hugging between colleagues, you may be left to your own devices when it comes to giving or accepting hugs at work. [Read more…] about Should you hug at work?
How to cold call
Cold calling can strike fear in any job seeker’s mind. How can you successfully cold call? Ideally, you’d always have an introduction to someone you want to speak to on the phone, but realistically, it isn’t always possible to warm up your leads. Do you have a resolution to get in touch with some new contacts? How can you successfully get through to people who have the power to positively influence your job hunt? [Read more…] about How to cold call
How to get employers to create a job for you
As a job seeker, you probably spend a lot of time trying to “find a job.” That assumes there is a job sitting out there waiting for you and that you can rise above the competition to land it. Another option is to look for problems you can solve at organizations and convince employers to create a job for you. [Read more…] about How to get employers to create a job for you
How to get an internship now
In today’s economy, there’s a lot pressure on colleges and their career centers to help improve students’ chances of landing internships and job opportunities. According to a piece in The Atlantic from 2012, more than 50 percent of recent grads are either unemployed or underemployed. A recent CNN Money report revealed the average student loan debt for the class of 2012 was $29,400. [Read more…] about How to get an internship now