Posts Tagged ‘job hunt’
Can Blogging Help You Build Your Career? 5 Questions to Consider
Ten years ago, the blogosphere seemed like a place for those looking to write about an interest outside of their jobs. Today, there are thousands of blogs covering a wide variety of topics, from recreational to career-focused. The spectrum of content is vast and ever-growing. So, why blog?
Read More[DARE #2] Get Unstuck – Survey Your Customers
There are 52 Sundays in 2014. 13 are left INCLUDING today. That means you had 39 chances to reset your circumstances. So, how did you net out? In case you just joined us, I am on a mission to change the Sunday Blues by focusing on Sunday To Do’s!
Read MoreHave an Interview Coming Up? Tips for Prepping with a Partner
We all get nervous before a big interview! Your hands turn clammy, your heart starts thudding and the thoughts in your mind are going a mile a minute. This is me being interviewed on Varney & Co., however right before Varney launched his first question I was experiencing all of the above. It’s not a…
Read More[DARE #1] Get Unstuck – Write a Love Letter
Introducing a daring Sunday series meant to embolden you so that you start spending more time enjoying life instead of just enduring life. There are 52 Sundays in 2014. 14 are left INCLUDING the one on September 28th.That means you had 38 chances to reset your circumstances.So, how did you net out?
Read More4 New Ways to Answer the Weakness Question
Whether you’ve been on a few interviews or many, chances are you’ve come across this dreaded question: “What is your greatest weakness?” Job candidates often fear being asked this and consider the weakness question to be one of the hardest parts of the interview process. They don’t want to say something that will take them…
Read MoreMission Possible: How to Thrive As a Working Mother of Young Children
The statistics for women are alarming and indicate that our measurement of success needs to change. As I continued reading [Thrive, by Arianna Huffington] while nursing my twins and watching my toddler, I thought about whether someone like me could find the time to actually thrive now, not just when my kids are in school…
Read MoreThe Most Strategic Job Hunt Tip Ever [Radio Interview]
Competitive intelligence is the act of gathering information from competitors, then analyzing that information to reach a conclusion. Host Cady Chesney and Melissa Llarena are going to uncover the secrets of using competitive intelligence in a job search.
Read MoreWho Else Wants a Great LinkedIn Summary?
Have you ever noticed the difference between a good LinkedIn profile and a great one? Both have most, if not all, of the sections filled out—a headline, a timeline of professional experiences, several recommendations and maybe a few personal interests listed. However, the great LinkedIn profile likely has something the good one does not: an…
Read MoreShould I Put That On My Resume?
Writing a great resume is hard. To condense your background and accomplishments into 1-2 pages and have it stand out amongst hundreds of resumes is painful but necessary. Crafting a top-notch resume requires being thoughtful and knowing what to include to help you get your foot in the door.
Read MoreA 90-Day Plan: The Key to Getting an Offer
Want to make a good impression during your interview with the hiring manager? Come in prepared to answer and ask thought-provoking questions. Want to make an even bigger impression on the hiring manager and differentiate yourself from the other candidates? Let him or her know what you will do your first 90 days on the job.
Read MoreThe 5 Questions that Will Impress Any Hiring Manager
“Do you have any questions for me?” After successfully answering all the hiring manager’s questions about your past experiences and interest in the role, you’re finally asked if you have any questions for the hiring manager. At this point you can either say, “No, I think you’ve covered everything” or you can ask strategic questions…
Read MoreHow to Answer: “What Are Your Salary Expectations?”.
Here’s a scenario many of us are familiar with: You applied for a job you want and, after days of anxious waiting, you land an interview to discuss the role and your qualifications. During the discussion, you go over your professional background, why you’re interested in the position and what the job entails. Then, some…
Read MoreLittle Known Ways to Approach HR Recruiters
After entering keywords on LinkedIn, examining first and second-degree connections and browsing through countless profiles, you finally found the internal HR professional responsible for filling the job you want. Now what do you do? You don’t want your initial communication to take you out of the running, so how do you connect with the recruiter…
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 MoreHow to Find a Job: The Art of Fitting In and Standing Out
How to Find a Job: The Art of Fitting In and Standing Out by guest blogger, Orlee Berlove If you are like most people looking for a job, you do a couple of the following smart things: Find a job listing on LinkedIn that sounds like a position you would like to do See if…
Read MoreTop 10 Signs Compelling Savvy Professionals to Start the Job Hunt
Who wants to launch into a job search? No one—it’s not fun! And yet, this can sometimes be the better alternative, especially for savvy professionals with the most career options. From my own pool of clients, 80% have graduate degrees in their areas of expertise from top institutions, while 60% have worked in the most…
Read MoreUsing Competitive Intelligence (CI) to Land a Job, as Told by a Former Insider within the CI Unit for a Fortune 500 Firm
Competitive intelligence spend is increasing among organizations on the rise. It’s proven to gain an edge on competitors, but it is not just for Fortune 500 firms. I’ve prepared career-coaching clients for arduous interview processes with principles I used while working in a Fortune 500 financial-services firm early in my career. This has led my…
Read MoreCareer Networking for Outcomes – The Starter Kit [Brief Edition]
Who is this reference guide for? This career-networking guide is most useful for professionals who are serious about making a career transition within the next four to five months. In particular, coaching clients who have implemented these ideas with the greatest success have fallen into the following categories: Mid-level professionals who want a starting…
Read More5 Smartest Ways to Spend Your Work Bonus
1. Invest in yourself. Potential return on investment (ROI) (+50%) You can hire a career adviser. Similar to a financial adviser who helps you better plan your finances, a career adviser will revamp your career strategy, profiles (online and offline) and potentially increase your salary by 50%. If you’ve never worked with a coach then…
Read More3 Epic Kids Who Should Influence Your Career
Life changed when fixed income analyst Monique Péan’s 16- year old sister passed away in a tragic car accident. Monique found herself staring at seven computer screens and realizing that she didn’t know if she had six or 60 years left so she was motivated to take a chance. Monique, who now designs eco-friendly, sustainable…
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