If you’re a regular reader, you’ve noticed a pattern to this week’s posts. I’m feeling kind of nostalgic…remembering my college days, which makes me think back to high school. My family moved away from my home town in the suburbs of Chicago when I went to college. Moving so far away, it was hard to […]
Body Language for Your Job Search
I once wrote a term paper about the importance of body language. The quote I remember from it, “Don’t underestimate the power of body language,” from The Little Mermaid, is no less true today! (Yes, I really quoted a Disney movie in my paper. It worked.) Did you know that people who are positive and […]
Seal the Deal With A Postage Stamp – Interview Thank Yous
Photo by Brian Mitchell Forbes.com recently wrote about how important it is to follow up an interview with a thank you note. “Thank-you letters are a marketing tool just like your résumé,” says Wendy Enelow, author of The $100,000+ Job Interview: How to Nail the Interview and Get the Offer. “You’re writing the thank-you to […]
Face-to-Face Networking for the Introvert: Tips for Success
Photo by Donna Cymek Since I’ve been writing about online networking this week, it seems fitting to end the week with a jump back to the personal: in-person networking! Be sure to read my earlier blog: Networking Obstacles and Shy Networkers as background information for these tips. These points are courtesy of Angela Marino, whose […]
10 Reasons Your Job Hunt May Last Too Long
Photo by Aaron Edwards I came across information about a book by Tony Beshara, The Job Search Solution: The Ultimate System for Finding a Great Job Now! While the book came out in 2006, I thought several of the main points suggesting why you may be having trouble with your job search are relevant for […]