Job Search Networking: When Do I Spill the Beans?
When networking to get into the hidden job market, I think we’ve all worried how to answer the question “When do I tell people that I’m looking for a job?”
Some say you should wait until you’ve known someone a while or have done them a favor.
I think you can do it right away when you do it the right way. I hope this audio will help you feel comfortable letting people know you’re in job search.
Job Search Networking: Our Special Song
Hate small talk? Darn, because it’s essential to create networking relationships! I (the original reluctant networker who sucked at small talk) want to share with you an amazingly simple techniques you can use.
Not only will you start to build relationships quickly, no one will know that you may not be a natural born schmoozer! This technique is one of my favorite, guaranteed to make you seem like an old friend even if the two of you just met.
Hidden Job Market: How Tim Got In!
Tim Collins is founder and President of Toronto-based Stafflink Solutions, a full service permanent and contract IT recruiting firm. I’m delighted to have had a chance to talk to Tim Collins recently about how he got 4 jobs through the hidden job market mechanism. And how networking has helped his company, Stafflink Solutions, have its best year ever!
Please listen to Tim’s great tips and ideas. They are fabulous. Start implementing the ones you like right away–no reason to delay. Enjoy!
Click for a transcript of this interview so you can refer back to all his techniques!
I highly recommend his blog for job seekers: http://www.stafflink.blogspot.com/
How to “up” your attitude in job search–fast!
Job search can be such a difficult time, and at the same time, you have to be upbeat, positive and self-confident. Here is a simple technique (and cameo appearance by ZK!) Read more
Job Search Networking: Brand S’mand Who Cares?
So just what is a brand statement? Does it matter or is it just a “flavor of the day” concept?
Job Search Networking: Ask These Two Questions First!
I know, since I’ve been a job seeker myself quite often (!), it’s tempting to just start talking when you’re lucky enough to get someone on the phone. But consider stopping long enough to ask these two questions rather than launch into a sales pitch about why you’re THE candidate they’ve been longing for.
Hidden job market networking: Pink Suit Series #3
Help! People are referring me to other people. What is the best way to get those meetings or calls set up?
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Hidden Job Market Networking #2: Pink Suit Series
What if people suggest I attend a meeting or meet someone and I really don’t want to?
I don’t want to offend anyone but…
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Job Search Pink Suit Series #1: Ditch the Pitch?
The hidden job market isn’t really all that hidden. Networking (on line and off line) opens the door wide to all those jobs you wouldn’t hear about otherwise. It opened that door for my last 4 jobs. Will an elevator speech help?
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Job Search Networking: Questions to answer even if they don’t ask
To get better leads from your networking efforts, be sure you answer these two questions for everyone you’re networking with–even if they don’t specifically ask! And interestingly, being specific will actually get you better results.
