If the thought of an evening spent “networking” makes you uncomfortable, you’re not alone. Despite understanding that networking is about building two-way relationships and that positive intentions (e.g., a willingness …
Kristin, a former client, was offered an interview at a company she’d had her eye on. The problem – from the job description, the role looked like a lower level …
The best time to find a new job is when you already have one, and the best way to find that job is through networking. But when you’re in a …
A common excuse for avoiding networking is a lack of time, but in many cases, the actual barrier is a lack of planning. Networking opportunities are everywhere, but if we’re …
Staying in touch with new contacts is by far one of the biggest challenges I hear from would-be networkers. There are two key hurdles: 1) time and 2) strategy. Let’s …
Hearing about the latest job search strategies can be frustrating if half of them don’t apply to you. As a job seeker living outside of a major metropolitan area, you …
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 …
After personally reading thousands of applications and conducting hundreds of interviews, there is one thing that makes it infinitely easier to hire a candidate – the tie-back. Most job seekers understand …
Recently I was listening to a former colleague share how she landed her new job at a wildly popular technology company. As she was explaining how she ultimately got in …
Whether in a job search or looking to get ahead, the research is consistent: you’ll get farther if you’re considered “likable.” The Journal of Applied Psychology* published a study showing …
