The only purpose for looking up job openings online is to apply to them, right? Nope! Here’s the first in my series of better uses for these postings. Clue: Who’s looking to hire your future boss? Soon after, that manager may need to hire you! So as an example, if you’re seeking a job as [continue reading…]

What’s the one New Year’s Resolution that will get you a new job? Reach your career goals by making a habit of this one thing.

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Some job postings are such a “shopping list” of requirements, it’s hard to imagine any candidate having it all. What should you do when you want to apply to such a job?

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How much could it matter what day you apply to a job online? Or whether it’s morning or afternoon? Turns out it matters a lot.

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One of the most powerful ways to use LinkedIn for job search is to proactively contact managers who could, now or in the future, give you a job. Here’s how to reach out to a hiring manager on LinkedIn, either to pursue a current opening or to seek an informational interview.

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