Look at it this way: what carries more weight to a prospective employer – your opinion about yourself (as expressed in your profile, resume, etc.), or what your past managers and customers say about you? If you don’t have recommendations, request some (and give some, while you’re at it!). Here are six smart ways to [continue reading…]

Whether you’ve found an opening at your dream company, or maybe there’s no opening and you’re seeking an informational interview–having an insider’s help makes a difference. Here’s how to use contacts to get a job, even if you don’t have many contacts yet.

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What seems like common sense is often totally wrong. This is true for clouds, and it’s true for job search.

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I’ve been laid off myself, and I know how it is. The first thing you want to do is recover from the shock of losing your job – and the stresses of having one! You may not have had a vacation in a long time. You deserve some time off.

But there are at least two strong reasons why you should take a few small steps toward your job search first.

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This is going to sound like I work for LinkedIn. I don’t, nor am I uncritical of it, but I think it’s an awesome tool for branding, visibility and networking. It’s free advertising! And unlike Twitter or Facebook you don’t necessarily have to spend a lot of time on it to get some impressive benefits. [continue reading…]