Effective Networking
Who am I to talk to Sara Blakely, Suzy Batiz, or Other S-Named POWERFUL Women?
I’m curious, have you ever had this thought before? Who am I to talk to the people with the resources, connections, and answers that are standing in my way in between what I know my business can be vs. where it is today? I’ve heard so many moms with their own businesses say this and…
Read MoreHow Impostor Syndrome (Almost) Stole My Dreams As a Visionary Mom Entrepreneur
Have you ever let impostor syndrome win or stop you from reaching out to someone who could change the trajectory of your business/life? Years ago I attended Adweek in NYC…I already had my podcast and by then I had already snagged GaryVee and James Altucher as my guests. The way I boosted my confidence to…
Read MoreWho reads cover letters? [Facebook LIVE episode #5 on Standing Out]
The jury is out whether anyone will read your cover letter. It’s a great excuse that many candidates use in order to rationalize not writing a cover letter. My advice is to write the cover letter and assume that it will get read. The key is to tailor the letter for the role you really…
Read MoreDemolish Networking Jitters [Facebook LIVE episode #4 on Standing Out]
Here’s a really important question: who do you know — that your networking contact should get to know given his goals? The next time you have an informational interview set-up I want you to do this: shift your thinking from how can I get more intros out of this connection to how can I give…
Read MoreThe perils of not caring enough [Facebook LIVE episode #3 on Standing Out]
If you want someone to have a vested interest in your career, then you should figure out what is important to them first. Start with understanding more about your contact’s professional ambitions. It’s easy to go into a networking conversation with a one-sided agenda but that’s ineffective – it is also a short-term strategy…
Read MoreA CEO Encounter Wish Granted [Facebook LIVE Episode #2 on Standing Out]
How To Stand Out & Expand Your Network When you work for top company, you expect people who are looking for a job in your employer to email you and ask you for coffee or for five minutes of your time. You might feel like an insider. You might feel like you have to be…
Read MoreMake Your Contact Feel Special [Facebook LIVE Episode #1 on Standing Out]
It’s getting more difficult to stand out if you are going for a competitive job in corporate America. The trick it to do what others are unwilling to do. I want to coach you so that you can be memorable and forge deeper networking relationships in this first episode for job candidates who are willing…
Read MoreThe In Demand Virtual Professionals Mastermind
If you’ve decided you rather transition in your career with other professionals who are going through the same things then apply today right here. Note sure if this is right for you? Watch anyone of these Facebook Live Videos, where I discuss the topics that will be covered in greater detail during the virtual mastermind:…
Read MoreHow to Get into a Technology Giant
I’m excited to share with you what I learned while listening in on a Facebook livestream last week featuring four current Facebook employees who were based in different offices in the U.S. They included an employee who manages compliance by small businesses to a strict code of ethics that Facebook adheres to; a global marketing…
Read MoreYou Might Be Judging People and Not Even Know It
This morning I had the privilege of attending a talk led by Joshua Spodek, the author of Leadership Step by Step: Become The Person Others Follow. Marshall Goldsmith invited me to this talk. Marshall has been recognized as the World’s #1 Leadership Thinker and the #1 Executive Coach. He associates himself with thinkers who…
Read MoreHow to Outsource Your Job Search
The toughest part of a job hunt for many clients is figuring out who are the right contacts for them to approach each week. It takes time to prioritize the best people to approach. It takes creativity to think about how to start conversations. It takes insight to figure out who is willing to help…
Read More[New Service!!!] The Easy Way to Amp Up Your Job Search
Have you hit a wall in your job search? Have you already exhausted your network? Are you spending more time than you’d like researching recruiters/hiring managers/contacts with whom to network rather than actually going on those informational interviews? Sure, you can spend your time finding the right recruiters, hiring managers, influencers, champions, or strategic partners on…
Read MoreThe 3 Least Intimidating Yet Effective Ways to Resurrect Your Stale Network
Do either of the following scenarios sound familiar? You started out in education, but gradually moved into the marketing industry where you’ve worked for the past 15 years. At this point in your career you want to return to education and have your eye on working for your alma mater.
Read MoreHere is a Method That is Helping Females and Minorities Gain Board Seats
Being on a company’s board of directors has many benefits for your career and overall professional growth. As a board member, you get to serve in a position of leadership by providing strategic direction and advice to ensure the company stays true to its mission. It also broadens your network and reach in unforeseen ways.
Read MoreEffective Networking: 4 Easy Steps to Stay Top of Mind
Whether or not you’re looking for a job, informational interviews are beneficial to your career. Not only do they give you an opportunity to learn about a different job function or industry outside of your own, they also help to grow your network in unforeseen ways. For job seekers, informational interviews are particularly beneficial because…
Read MoreDo’s and Don’ts of Leveraging Family and Friends to Get Jobs
When it comes to effective job hunting, it’s no surprise that most experts say to tap into your network. It’s about who you know and, in turn, who they know and so on. Most of the time we think of our network in the professional sense and often reach out to those with whom we…
Read MoreThere’s a Right Way to Network Online
Knowing how to ask for help goes hand-in-hand with developing your networking strategy, which in turn will ultimately land you the job you want.
Read More80 Percent of Job Openings Aren’t Advertised
Networking will land you the best jobs. You will need to create situations where internal employees hand-deliver your resume to hiring managers.
Read MoreIt’s Time to Reach Out to Weaker Ties
It’s not enough to network with your immediate friends, family, and even 2nd degree connections. Your third, fourth, and fifth degree connections can probably help you land a job as well.
Read MoreSocial Networking Tips for Professionals
Are you still using your social network profiles for personal use only? If you are a job hunter then it’s time to start socializing online for your career.
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