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
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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
LinkedIn for International Relocation
On occasion, I work with job-seekers who want to make a major career change or relocation to another country. LinkedIn can do wonders for rapidly expanding your connections in a new field or location, if you know how it works. The way it works is: * You need to use the Advanced Search of People … Continue reading
I know someone at the organization I want to work for. Now what?
It seems like an ideal situation. A job opens up at an organization you really want to work for, and it’s a good match for your skills. And– you actually know someone who works in the organization. Chances are, you probably don’t know the person that well. Maybe you worked with him or her a … Continue reading
What I learned from Google+ Circles and Linkedin Maps
I just joined Google+ (I like being an early adopter of social media stuff). It prompted me to categorize my contacts into Circles (similar to Facebook friends lists or Linkedin contacts tags, but it seems like it has a lot more functionality compared to those two features). It was a fun little project putting my … 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
Personal Branding and Your Online Reputation
Personal branding The idea of personal branding has gained popularity in the last couple of years. It seems to mainly be used to refer to one’s online identity—meaning, mostly, what hits come up if someone Googles your name. Like product branding, the personal brand includes a number of values and ideas. It includes what people … Continue reading
Care and Feeding of Your Network: 4 Strategies that Work
AKG8RHJ4JRE2 I always emphasize the importance of networking for job search, especially in fields that tend to be tight-knit or don’t have the resources to do lots of recruiting at big events or on big job boards, like small and mid-size nonprofit organizations. The idea is to develop relationships with people in your field of … Continue reading