I’m not going to lie to you. I don’t know what crucial, transformative habit is going to help you get a great new job, or a promotion at your current one. You can answer this question better than I can. What single action, if done every day without fail, would powerfully move you toward your [continue reading…]

Is your networking not working? (Or not happening at all?) You’ve heard that networking is crucial when you’re looking for a new job, but you may not feel that it can really work for you. In my previous posts I’ve presented a networking method that has been proven effective by thousands of smart job seekers. [continue reading…]

Here’s a technique that can make networking less stressful and more successful: using a Personal Marketing Plan to start upbeat, productive conversations.

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If you’re looking for job openings, undoubtedly you see many that aren’t quite right for you. Do a good deed that will help you, too: pass some of these announcements on to other job seekers you’re networking with. Not networking with other job seekers? You’re missing out on opportunities for synergy and mutual support. Job [continue reading…]

The only reason to look up job openings online is to apply to them, right? Actually, they can be even more valuable as job market intelligence! Last week’s post explained why you may want to search for your future boss’s position along with your own. The insights you gain from job announcements can answer these [continue reading…]