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Tips for Landing Jobs in Small Companies

August 6, 2014 – 6:51 am

Tweet The numbers show smaller companies may be a good channel for job seekers so you want to pay attention to them in your job search. But getting hired at a smaller company requires different techniques. Here are some tips to improve your chances of getting in the door at a small company or start-up.

By Bhavna Krishan, Jobfully Marketing and Analytics | Posted in Complete Index, Generating Job Leads, Preparation, Preparation and Planning | Also tagged best tactic, job search strategy, Managing Your Job search, tips, work smarter | Comments (0)

How To Get And Give Recommendations On LinkedIn

March 10, 2014 – 6:16 am

Tweet LinkedIn is a job seeker’s best friend and there’s a lot you can do to optimize use of LinkedIn in your job search. One important action item is to add recommendations to your profile. Some job seekers feel hesitant to ask for these recommendations. If done right, they can greatly enhance your LinkedIn profile [...]

By Carrie Krueger, Vice President, Jobfully | Posted in Complete Index, LinkedIn | Also tagged LinkedIn, Managing Your Job search, networking advantage, online profile, tips | Comments (0)

Interview Strategy – Giving It All Away

October 16, 2013 – 7:01 am

Tweet Let’s say you are in a job interview and you are asked for your biggest idea for innovation within the company. Do you give away your best thinking, knowing you may or may not be hired? Or do you hang on to it, hoping for credit once you are in the door and part [...]

By Mei Lu, CEO, Jobfully.com | Posted in Challenging Questions, Complete Index, Interviewing, Strategic advice | Also tagged best tactic, hidden talents, interview, proof of talent | Comments (5)

Video Friday: Targeting Small Companies

May 3, 2013 – 7:34 am

Advice and tips on landing a job at small companies in today’s economy.

By admin | Posted in Complete Index, Generating Job Leads, Hot Jobs, Preparation, Preparation and Planning, Special Interest, Video | Also tagged best tactic, job search strategy, Managing Your Job search, tips, work smarter | Comments (1)

Video Friday: Understand a Job’s Requirements

April 19, 2013 – 6:48 am

Job seekers should take time to clearly understand the job description and requirements before applying.

By admin | Posted in Complete Index, Preparation, Preparation and Planning, Strategy, Video | Also tagged applying for jobs, how to find a job, job applications, job descriptions, job requirements | Comments (1)

Video – How to Effectively Make a Career Change (WSJ)

August 3, 2012 – 7:16 am

Tweet Today we’d like to share a video by Wall Street Journal discussing the process of planning a career change. Many people consider making a career change, but few truly understand what it takes to make this process effective.

By admin | Posted in Career Transition, Complete Index, Preparation and Planning, Strategy, Video | Also tagged Career Change, career coaching, career transition, Managing Your Job search, planning, Preparation | Comments (1)

Tips for Navigating a Career Transition

July 6, 2012 – 7:03 am

Tweet Today our guest blogger is Amy Nicole. Amy is a freelance writer for Incepture, a Florida based staffing agency serving Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville and Miami. You can follow Incepture on Twitter @incepture. In February 2009, I received my pink slip. I had just started my job five months prior, uprooting my life in Florida [...]

By admin | Posted in Career Transition, Complete Index, Managing Your Job search, Personal support, Preparation, Preparation and Planning | Also tagged Career Change, career transition, laid off, Managing Your Job search | Comments (0)

Top 10 “Rookie Job Hunter” Realizations

June 25, 2012 – 6:57 am

Tweet Today our guest blogger is Matt Youngquist. Matt is the President of Career Horizons, serving Northwest individuals and organizations dealing with the unique challenges of job hunting and employment transition. Matt is a recognized expert in the field of career coaching, job hunting, and professional employment counseling. You can follow him on Twitter @mattyoungquist. [...]

By admin | Posted in Complete Index, Interviewing, Managing Your Job search, Preparation and Planning, Social Media | Also tagged expectation, experienced worker, job hunt, Managing Your Job search, planning | Comments Off

Networking for Introverts

May 8, 2012 – 6:48 am

Introverts can be a good networker, too! Here are suggestions for introverts on how to get ready to network.

By Kimberly Beatty, Jobfully Online Content and Marketing | Posted in Complete Index, How To, Insights, Introverts, Networking | Also tagged best practice, how to network, introverts, network | Comments (4)

Goal Setting For Your Job Search

May 3, 2012 – 7:02 am

Tweet 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.