My friend and colleague, Chandlee Bryan came up with a great idea to turn this month into a fun one for career advisors on Twitter – and an informational one for job seekers! I’m delighted to be participating in “March Career Madness.” Read on to learn how you may benefit from great free career advice AND for links to learn how to use Twitter for your search.
Network for success – don't be a bumper car
When you network, do you act like a bumper car, always trying to crash into (I mean connect with) the next contact? Rethink your approach and consider how a focused networking plan may be more helpful in the long run.
How to avoid being scammed on big job boards
For a job seeker, I can’t think of anything more disheartening (and aggravating) than applying for positions online that don’t turn out to be actual jobs, but avenues for scam artists to try to take advantage of down-and-out job seekers. Read on for red flags to avoid!
Identify a target for your job hunt
Today, I’m happy to share a success story that demonstrates the value of trying something different for your job hunt: targeting jobs best suited to you and your skills.
Get help for your job search before desperation sets in
Do not wait until you have been looking for a job for months to get help! Did you know that coaching can help you speed up your search and ensure that you are facing the job market with the most optimized materials? I am starting accountability groups for job seekers. Help is just a phone call away! Read on to learn why you should sign up!