We’ve all heard it…Network your way to a job. 80% of jobs are found via networking. Many may incorrectly think that this means everyone finds a job via the proverbial brother-in-law connection! In fact, statistically, weak ties are very useful for the job hunt. Maybe you have a story that proves this is true. I […]
Networking – Something You Do or Something You ARE?
Earlier today, one of my Twitter friends, life/brand strategist Walter Akana tweeted an intriguing question. He asked: How do you keep your networking skills continually refreshed? My answer: I try to think of networking as a way of BEING instead of something to DO. Another Twitter friend, Megan Fitzgerald, an expat career and entrepreneur coach, […]
Heating Up Your Network for Job Seeking Success
Photo by Rougerouge How about heating up your network on the beach? Maybe your surfing buddies (or suntanning crew) can connect you to your next best career move. Networking and personal referrals will help you win jobs. You don’t have a crew? Here’s where to unearth your network… Your network is everyone you know (and […]
Heat Up Your Job Search: At a Crossroads? 10 Tips to Get Your Job Hunt on the Right Track
Photo by Alan by the Sea Used by permission. To really start off this week’s “Heat Up Your Job Search” series, an overview of job hunting techniques to get you in the swim of things! Stay tuned this week for more specific compilations on networking, resume writing and interviewing! Talk to people you do NOT […]
Elevator Pitch – Micro Tips
I’ve written before about the elevator pitch – your value proposition or a personal infomercial. This pitch is a brief introduction to you with a focus on what you have to offer your target audience. I’ve offered tips about writing a succinct pitch that is useful and to the point. Recently, I presented on this […]