The Best Way to Make Contacts within Your Target Companies

Let’s say there’s a company you’d like to work for. You know that advice and referrals from company insiders can greatly boost your likelihood of being hired, but you don’t know anybody there. How do you make contacts there?

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10 Ingredients of an Excellent LinkedIn Profile

What are the must-haves for a LinkedIn profile that enhances your image and helps you advance your job search and career? Let’s look at the top priorities. Nail these, and you’ll stand out from most of the competition, whether you’re in job search, self-employed or simply serious about career management. 1. Branding. Know what makes [continue reading…]

When do you need a career coach for your job search?

When is it the right time to hire a career coach, a resume writer, or an interview coach? Here are a few questions to help you assess whether it’s time to hire a pro. How long have you been job hunting? Less than a month: If you have an excellent resume, LinkedIn profile and job [continue reading…]

Playing the Long Game to Shorten Your Job Search during the COVID19 Pandemic

How do you look for a job during a pandemic? For job search during COVID-19, the logistics, communications and timing are different. Playing a smart “long game” may actually get you hired sooner.

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How to Call the Hiring Manager after Applying for a Job (Infographic)

One way to stand out and get an interview is to make a follow-up call after applying. Hard to do? Maybe. Effective? It can greatly increase your chances of getting noticed and hired.

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