Online networking is an excellent way to connect with and follow people who can advise you and help advance your career. If you are clear and concise about what you want, and become an active participant who shares in the conversational give and take, your online network will be the springboard to lifelong mentoring relationships. [...]
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Self-assessment should be at the core of your job search strategy as you sell yourself to prospective employers. This means not only evaluating yourself, but also taking an objective look at how others see you. Of course, you likely already know what you want to do and the direction you want to take. But, this [...]
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LinkedIn has a unique distinction among social media platforms. Its purpose is professional networking, not socializing or making personal connections – though this can be an added benefit. When a hiring manager looks at your LinkedIn page, give them the impression that it’s on point and on purpose – and that you truly care about [...]
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One of the most important keys to becoming more productive is mastering a few successful time management hacks. Not only will they help you reach your goals and complete your tasks more efficiently, they’ll also bolster your self-confidence and, if you lead others, enhance team morale and performance. Organize Every minute spent planning and organizing [...]
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Your online presence is a representation of who you are. It’s important to consider what yours says about you – especially when job hunting. While Twitter can help a job search, the opposite also is true: a single insensitive tweet can derail all your best efforts. Unacceptable usage may cause recruiters, prospective employers and professional [...]
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The good news is: You got the job! The bad news is: You’re uncertain about accepting it. Your feelings of elation and success may quickly dissipate if the position doesn’t turn out to be right for you – and you wind up back on the job search in a matter of months. This can label [...]
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Effective use of social media sites is a key part of your job search strategy. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter, the three most popular platforms, offer you valuable opportunities to introduce yourself to potential employers and recruiters, and showcase your value to companies. LinkedIn Groups LinkedIn has more than 1.5 million groups, of which you can [...]
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The term “branding” historically has applied to companies, but today, virtually everyone has a personal brand. You may not have discovered yours yet, but chances are it exists nonetheless. According to one recent study, 92 percent of children under the age of two already have digital footprints. Seriously! The question is no longer whether or [...]
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Chances are, you will resign from numerous jobs over the course of your career. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average employee stays in a position for 4.6 years When the time comes to announce your pending resignation, take a thoughtful, sensitive approach. You never know what may happen down the [...]
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You’ve completed your interview and, hopefully, left your prospective employer with an awesome first impression of you. Solidify and strengthen that opinion with a brief, friendly, thoughtful thank you note, which you should send within the next 24 hours. If you’re clearly not the best candidate, your thank you note won’t change that perception. If [...]
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November 16, 2015
