If you haven’t read my previous posts about Networking, click on NETWORKING in the Categories section to your right! One of the best networking strategies is to conduct many informational interviews. What is an informational interview? This is just is a fancy way of saying a meeting with someone who may be able to share insights or […]
Soft Skills for Your Job Search
What are “Soft” Skills? “Soft” skills, otherwise known as emotional intelligence, may make a difference between an employee who can do the job and one who does it well. Soft skills include: leadership, written and verbal communication, problem solving, motivation, interpersonal skills and creativity. Soft skills are transferable to any position; they do not rely […]
Networking "HOWs" – Virtual Networking
If you haven’t read my previous blogs about networking, look at the “Categories” section to your right and click on “Networking.” Practical Tips to Help Optimize Your Online Network The possibilities to connect are endless: Blogs, networking sites such as linkedin.com and large and small social networks provide opportunities to “meet” professionals from every industry. How should you take advantage of the possibilities? […]
Networking: Obstacles and Shy Networkers
If you missed the post Networking: Who, What, When, Where and Why?, you may want to read it first! Â In summary, networking is your best tool to find a job and to find information that you’ll need to land a job. Â Even if you realize that networking is important, it can still be intimidating… Obstacles […]
More on Networking: Who, What, When, Where and Why!
Finding a job may seem overwhelming. You need to: Know what you want to do. Create a great resume that shows how you can do it. Find opportunities that may not be advertised. Generate opportunities for yourself that may not exist otherwise! That is where networking comes in. Networking recognizes that relationships are the crux of the […]