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I had forgotten how much I’ve learned in my 10+ years of studying job interviewing, resume writing and job search strategy. Then I decided to get rid of some old files from the days when I was a job seeker, myself. My conclusion: Job search skills are not inborn. They are definitely learned! I found [continue reading…]
Please excuse the wacky title, but I had to get your attention. Info interviews are a seriously underrated, underused tool for anyone who’s looking for a job. An informational is not a job interview. While it may be true that one out of 12 informational interviews results in a job offer, focusing on that possibility [continue reading…]
Have you ever wanted to send a message to a LinkedIn member you don’t know? The ways to do this – and there are several – aren’t immediately obvious. That may be a good thing, perhaps limiting how often we hear from Strangers with Potentially Annoying Messages (SPAM). (No, that’s not *really* the origin of [continue reading…]
Memorial Day is past, and many job seekers are easing off the job search accelerator and slowing down, thinking summer isn’t the right time of year to look for a new job. Actually, there are several very good reasons to put your search on cruise control instead of downshifting. While there may be fewer openings, [continue reading…]
In a recent post I listed 7 Reasons to Negotiate a Job Offer. That was the “why,” for those of us who are tempted to shy away from questioning the initial salary, benefits and other details of a compensation package. Now let’s talk about how to do it. Send the right messages. Your demeanor and [continue reading…]
