The Odds Are Against You – Change Them!
If you’re networking with well-connected professionals, chances are they hear “Can I pick your brain?” a lot. Personally, that phrase makes me cringe, even though I’m a firm believer in …
Help! I Forgot to Network (and need a job!)
If you’ve let your network grow cold while happily employed, you’re not alone. Like many things (e.g., exercising, getting more sleep), we have the best intentions, but life gets busy. …
Networking Strategies You’re Overlooking!
Everyone already knows that networking is job search gold! And, with tools like LinkedIn, finding contacts at your target companies has become much easier. However, a common complaint I hear from …
Work the Room Like a Pro!
The power of networking is widely known, but most don’t enjoy the experience of walking into a room full of strangers and socializing. While there are other effective (and less …
Networking Skeptic?
Recently I was asked to lead a networking exercise at an Alumni event so that attendees from different graduating classes could meet new people. As a big advocate of the …
The 11 Worst Pieces of Job Search Advice
People love to give advice and let’s face it – when we’re facing a tough decision (such as a job search), we love to ask for it. Following someone else’s …
Why I Hired the Non-Traditional Candidate
As a career switcher, you face more hurdles in your job search than a candidate who has a “traditional” background (e.g., relevant industry and functional work experience). In many cases, the “traditional” …
10 Career Myths to Get OVER!
Career management continues to change at warp speed. Whether or not you’re contemplating a job search, if you’re a working professional, tending to your career needs to be an ongoing …
Are You Easy to Help?
For decades, networking has been the gold standard in finding a job. Although some shy away from asking for assistance, most of your friends, family members and connections want to …
4 Steps to Your Brand
A professional brand is critical to your career, whether or not you are currently in a job search. Your brand is essentially what you are “known for” as it relates …