Photo by Andedam Since this is a holiday week and represents the start of the summer season, I thought it would make sense to take the opportunity to post some compilations of tips to help you heat up your job search! If you’ve been putting off really launching your job hunt until “the summer,” the […]
It's Never Too Late to Network for Success
Photo by dsevilla Recently, Brazen Careerist blogger Monica O’Brian posted a blog titled, “Need a Job? Forget About Building a Network Now.” I am a big proponent of networking all of the time and agree that it takes consistent effort to nurture and grow a strong network of people who will support your career and […]
Why Hire a Career Coach?
As college graduation season wraps up soon, it seemed like as good a time as any to remind everyone why hiring a career coach can be the difference between getting the job and NOT even getting an interview. .. Would you pull your own tooth? Wire your own home for electricity? Do you cut your […]
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 […]
Conquer Online Networking
Photo by Kmevans I had the opportunity to attend a presentation by Ellen Sautter and Diane Crompton, co-authors of the book, Seven Days to Online Networking being released by JIST publishers next month. Ellen and Diane spoke about the importance of using the internet to help promote and define your personal brand – they referred […]