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How to Politely Nudge Recruiters

You’ve applied for the job; you’ve had an interview; or you’ve just reached out to a new networking connection at your favorite company. Now it’s a waiting game, right? Wrong. Done right, good follow-up can get your resume a second look in searches, bring in more job leads, or even land you the job. … Continue reading →

Checklist: What to bring with you to a Job Interview

You have an interview. Hooray! Here is a checklist of items to bring with you. Printed copies of your resume, on resume (linen stock) paper. Bring enough for as many interviewers as you may encounter plus extras in case you spill coffee on some of them. Printed copies of your references, on resume paper. Bring … Continue reading →

What to Write in that “Get Introduced” LinkedIn email

So, if you’ve been taking my advice as a career coach, you know that networking is how you are going to get a job. Or at least, it will make you a much better-informed job seeker. You’ve also been paying attention and know that the best way to find a contact at an organization you … Continue reading →

How to Recommend a Friend or Colleague for a Job

You might come across a situation where you know a friend or colleague who is job-seeking and could use a little “push” or extra help in their search. Potentially, this friend may actually be interested in working at a place you have worked before or where you have connections. If you are comfortable with it, … Continue reading →

Push Me, Pull You: Handling Multiple Offers and Interviews

Timing is everything in the job search. This statement is true when it comes to applying before a job deadline, applying early and often, getting your references to reply quickly, and most of all when dealing with job interviews and offers. If you are lucky enough to have had multiple job interviews, you will likely … Continue reading →

Will your future employer work you to death?

Will your future employer work you to death? How to assess workplace culture before accepting a job offer If you have a young family, an important avocation or hobby, or otherwise just want to leave work at 5pm and not work weekends and evenings, it’s important to find a way to investigate the culture of … Continue reading →

Questions to Ask During Informational Interviews

I always harp on job seekers to do informational interviews. These meetings are essential in building up your personal network and expanding on your knowledge of organizations in your chosen field. But what are you supposed to talk about during your half hour to an hour chat with a professional in your field? It’s firstly … Continue reading →

Following up on jobs you’ve applied for

I think it’s fair to follow up a few days after you apply to a job to ask a few questions and elaborate on your excitement and interest in the job. This is one of the main things you can do to get the hiring manager to give your resume a second look. You can … Continue reading →

Did you get a job offer? Or just a nice conversation?

Once in a while, I hear from a job seeker who has a very nice conversation with an employer, and hears something like “When can you start?” or “I think you’ll fit in well here.” These sound like job offers, but they are not necessarily job offers. It is quite dangerous to make an assumption … Continue reading →