Face to face meetings are an important part of a successful job search. In today’s Friday Video, Jobfully’s Carrie Krueger explains why and tells how to get the most out of in person meetings. Read More
The Solution to Not Hearing Back
Whenever I get together with friends, the topic seems to turn to job and career. Over wine the other night, my friends Lars and Grace were sharing tales of their job searches. Lars has been out of work 11 months. Our evening out was a celebration for Grace who just wrapped up a brief job search, accepting an offer for a new position. Read More
The Cast of Characters at Networking Events
Networking events are a great way to meet new people, build connections and share your brand. As you do so, you are sure to run into many wonderful people. Unfortunately, you may also meet a few who have not learned the art of good manners and etiquette while networking. Here is a cast of characters you will want to avoid.
Job Search: Why Referrals Work
Job seekers know that networking is an important part of a job search. But just how important is it? The Salary Reporter and Jobvite, published this month, clearly demonstrates that networking is vital to your job search – and highlights some interesting networking possibilities you might not be fully taking advantage of. Read More
Networking for Introverts
If the idea of walking into a room full of people and talking to any of them makes you want to crawl back into bed for a week, this blog is for you. The advice is coming from someone like you (me). Many people (extroverts) say that to be successful in business or with your career, you have to suck in your entire personality and just “become an extrovert” for the ten, fifteen, or fifty minutes it takes to do some successful networking. They are, of course, incorrect. Introverts just need to prepare in their own way. Read More
Good Manners During Job Search
With job search, as with life, it’s important to mind your P’s and Q’s. Good manners and proper etiquette go a long way toward helping you get hired. Or, at the very least, keep you from annoying people who might help you. Here are seven must-dos: Read More
Goal Setting For Your Job Search
A recent blog focused on “spring cleaning” your job search. To help with this process of revitalization, here are some ways to set goals to keep your job search efficient and productive.
Crazy Ways Job Seekers Network
What’s the weirdest place you’ve ever networked? A recent blog on how to network anytime generated some great stories from people who found unusual ways to connect with others. Read More
A Step-By-Step Guide to Answering “Tell Me About Yourself”
Can you define yourself in 15 seconds or less? The ability to clearly state who you are and the value you bring to the workplace is an important and challenging part of job search. You will use it when networking, interviewing, during chance encounters and at events.
The most classic use of your self-definition is when someone asks you, “So, tell me about you . . .” This question is a good starting place for creating a strong self-definition. Read More
How the Hidden Job Market Works
Are you skeptical about the hidden job market, or maybe not even sure what it is? It sounds a little mysterious, but the hidden job market is real and it does work to help get people hired. Read More