Job Search Networking Phone Tip: Did you Really Want to Sound like a Telemarketer?

No matter how important you think you call is, or how urgent, always let the other person set the timing. Telemarketers never ask “Is this a convenient time to talk” because they know the answer. They don’t want to give you the chance to tell them no. So if you launch into your discussion without asking... 

What is networking for job search really?

It’s about connecting. Some people have this as a life philosophy. For the rest of us, it takes some time and conscious effort to get into the swing of it. But it’s clear to me that it is the key to all the success I’ve had so far. Now I truly am the EX-reluctant networker. Maybe reread Dale... 

Hidden Job Market Networking: Secret to get into a new industry

I know it’s possible to change industries because I’ve done it several times. My secret? Networking! Here is a strategy that can be extremely useful when you would like to change industries. It will help you in your job search networking and, as a bonus, when you interview. I had to develop this technique... 

Make Your Linkedin Profile Irresistible to Recruiters and Networking Contacts!

Right under your name to the left of your picture is one of the most powerful places to put your brand statement. You do have a picture, right? It’s one of the most important aspects of your profile. But back to your brand statement. What makes the location under your name so important? Well, it shows up right... 

Hate Job search Networking? 10 Tips to Help You Hate It Just a Little Less

1. Look at networking as a way to increase your knowledge about your industry and function. You’ll learn things that will differentiate you from the competition who aren’t bothering to create a network. 2. Network to create relationships. Network with people even if you don’t think there is... 

Job Search Networking: How to Get a Wonderful Picture for Your Social Networking Profiles.

Fast—easy—free! Here is how you can get a warm, engaging picture for your profile. If you are thinking of adding or changing a picture on your profile, I’m delighted to share something I’ve recently discovered. The next time you are doing something fun with someone you love have them take your picture.... 

Meetings, Meetings, I’m Drowning in Job Search Networking Meetings!

When you first start to network in your job search, you’ll hear about a lot of meetings that sound as though they would be useful for you. However, you probably won’t be able to attend all of them—or benefit from attending all of them. Often job seekers are encouraged to go where every other job seeker... 

Essential Job Search Networking Skill — Sorry, Mom!

Probably your mom, like mine, told you not to talk to strangers. But in certain situations when you’re networking, you may want to think about ignoring mom. Just for a moment. You may also want to ignore Linkedin’s scary (did the Linkedin mom write this?) rule: don’t connect with people you don’t... 

Job search networking: How to get really good at getting past the gatekeepers

It can be very frustrating and/or intimidating to want to talk to someone in the course of job search networking, only to have the gatekeeper shut you down. Most advice is to try to get around the gatekeeper or get past them as quickly as possible.  This article is about doing the exact opposite, and the tremendous... 

I hate small talk! 7 Essentials for Job Search Networking

I will freely admit that in addition to being a reluctant job search networker, I also hated small talk. Slam bam whammy a double curse! When I became determined (ok, desperate) to learn how to do networking in ways that felt comfortable for me, I started interviewing people who were master networkers. That research... 

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