Tag: Managing Your Job search

The Art of the Cold Contact

Communication Skills, Complete Index, Generating Job Leads, How To, LinkedIn, Marketing Yourself, Networking, Social Media, Social NetworkingDennis Grubbs, Jobfully Social Media Marketing Manager2 Comments

Contacting people you don’t know, even over e-mail, can be intimidating. But it doesn’t have to be. If you do your research, compose a professional communication, and get the right message across, it can be a rewarding process and a critical part of building your network. Read More

Elevator Pitch Done Right: A Step-by-Step Guide

Communication Skills, Complete Index, Generating Job Leads, How To, Managing Your Job search, Marketing Yourself, Networking, PreparationCarrie Krueger, Vice President, Jobfully1 Comment

Job seekers should have a concise summary of their core skills and accomplishments that they can deliver to anyone who will listen in a small window of time.  This is often referred to as an “elevator pitch.”  However, it is often used incorrectly.  When not done right, this little speech can kill your chances for further discussion, let alone finding a job lead.  Here is a step-by-step guide for creating a pitch and delivering properly: Read More

The Importance of LinkedIn During Job Search

Complete Index, LinkedIn, Online presence, Social NetworkingKooper Wynkoop Jobfully Social Media and Marketing1 Comment

LinkedIn is the most popular professional networking website, with 100 million members.  Many of us use LinkedIn and have heard that LinkedIn is a great tool for career advancement – and for your job search.  But just how important is your LinkedIn profile? Here are some real-life stories that highlight some of the ways LinkedIn can change your job search. Read More