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Informational interviewing can be an amazingly effective tool to help you find a job. Of course, you need to do it right! In a previous post I discussed why it’s a great thing to do: because it can lead to opportunities and offers as well relationships and information. You may also want to read my [continue reading…]
Does your resume seem to disappear as soon as it leaves your computer? Do employers ghost you after interviews? Maybe it’s time for a checkup: What’s wrong with your job search?
[continue reading...]Social proof can be your job search superpower! If you’ve read my previous post on using testimonials in your resume, you’ve discovered that a well chosen LinkedIn recommendation, customer kudo or glowing quote from a performance evaluation can boost the appeal and credibility of your resume. Here’s an additional innovation: the blurb block.
[continue reading...]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.
[continue reading...]When you’re working on something that’s outside your comfort zone–like marketing yourself in a job search–it’s natural to look to others for ideas and examples.
In job search, this “herd mentality” can be a big mistake. You need to be different.
Here are a few smart ways to stop following the herd–and dare to stand out.
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