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I know, it seems way too slick to mention this much-loved old New Year’s Eve hymn in the same breath as a suit-and-tie word like “networking.” But the old song asks a good question: “Should auld acquaintance be forgot and never called to mind?” You may have old friends and acquaintances you haven’t talked to [continue reading…]
Contrary to popular belief, December is a really smart time to work on finding a new job, for several reasons. First and foremost, there’s less competition. Recruiter survey data cited by Monster show that although hiring may be at lower levels in most industries, “recruiters are determined to fill the year’s remaining openings by December [continue reading…]
If you’re considering a career change, it’s important to know not only what you are good at and enjoy, but where the best opportunities are. Understanding both of these factors helps ensure you’re not “barking up the wrong tree.” If you’re talented and driven enough to succeed in a glutted occupation like rock star, astronaut [continue reading…]
Interviewers know better than to directly ask “Are you easy to manage?” or “Do you get along well with others?” Instead, they’ll say something like this: “How would you describe your ideal supervisor?” Then they’ll read between the lines. So beat them to it: read between the lines of what they say, and make sure [continue reading…]
If you’re among those to whom LinkedIn’s new simplified menu has rolled out, you may have noticed that the path to requesting a Recommendation from a contact is no longer obvious. And if you’ve read my recent posts LinkedIn Profile Mistake #1 or LinkedIn: Recommendations vs. Endorsements, you’ll know that recommendations from supervisors and higher-ups, [continue reading…]
