People who know me might be shocked, but I used to be a bit of a shy person. In fact, even though I am in charge of organizing large career networking events, I still sometimes freeze at these events, standing in a room filled with small groups of people talking with each other and not knowing what … Continue reading
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Social media (and other) etiquette for the job search
Here are some mistakes people often make when using social media in general, but especially in the job search. Not cleaning up your online profile. This is probably the number one mistake people make. The great majority of recruiters these days will do a google search on their top candidates, and a compromising picture of … Continue reading
10 Guerrilla strategies for a tough job market
With layoffs continuing to be front page news, job seekers who have been hit in the head by a big clue-brick are wondering how they are going to land anything. I’m especially concerned because recruiters are telling me they are getting hundreds of resumes the instant they post a job. So, what are a few tips … Continue reading
Job Search Strategies: or, why just applying won’t cut it anymore
So, everyone knows how you get a job, right? You write a nice resume and cover letter, and you look for job openings on the internet, and you apply. Hopefully, someone calls you for an interview, and then you land the job. Well, in a tough economy, it will take more than that for many … Continue reading
Why do networking?
One of the single most important things I always tell job seekers to do is to try to find people working in their chosen field and talk to them. I’ve been advising this for so long, I sometimes forget to explain why this is important. Here’s why networking is the #1 homework assignment I give … Continue reading
Heather Krasna, PhD & Associates 