7 Reasons to Freelance or Consult Between Jobs

Freelancing or consulting between jobs isn’t for everyone, but it can be so beneficial to your job search and career that I think nearly every job seeker should at least consider it. Here are seven reasons why: some you know, and some you probably hadn’t thought of.

How to Get Lots of Connections on LinkedIn

In last week’s post I explored the question, “What’s a Good Number of LinkedIn Connections?” and the benefits of having “lots!” This week I’ll give some tips on how to easily build up to a large network that supports your goals for networking and professional visibility.

Now maybe you’re thinking, “I want quality, not just quantity.” Agreed. And on LinkedIn, quantity tends to lead to quality.

What’s a Good Number of LinkedIn Connections?

The standard answer is “it depends,” but for most job seekers I think a good number of LinkedIn connections is “lots.” How many is “lots,” and what will that do for you? Read on.

How to Read a Job Posting the REAL Way

If a job postings are windows into the working world, maybe somebody needs to clean the glass, because it can be awfully hard to know what you’re really seeing! That’s why the first letter in REAL stands for “Read between the lines” when you read job postings. I’ll also explore how to Evaluate the fit, Apply with an advantage and Learn from the experience.

Search Firms: Do’s & Don’ts for Job Seekers

If you’re a strong candidate for a hard-to-fill, technical or highly paid opening, you could land your next job through a search firm recruiter. But it’s important to know how to work with them. The #1 point to remember about search firms is that they work for employers, not for you. That’s not necessarily bad […]