A third-party endorsement or recommendation is a powerful addition to a résumé, cover letter, and/or LinkedIn profile. Professors take the writing of recommendations very seriously, and they expect students to do the same. Recommendations reflect not just the quality of the student but also the integrity of the professor. Here are some guidelines for requesting… [Read More]
Creating Your Contact List
There are four basic categories of networking contacts. Each has its own unique value and a good networking campaign will draw from each category. You can use the forms on the following page for further brainstorming and as tracking for who you will contact. 1. People you know well: friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers. This… [Read More]
Networking Do’s and Don’ts
Every survey you will read today shows that 60-80% of all employment positions are found via networking. These are known as hidden jobs, and if you don’t want to be searching for your next position forever, this is where you will want to focus. Therefore, this is a critical part of your job search strategy… [Read More]
How to Successfully Leverage Job Boards in Resume Writing and Job Search Strategy Part 3
Recommended Job Boards Whether for research or for application, some job boards rise above the rest for ease of use, reputation, and information shared. LinkedIn.com LinkedIn came to the top because of what they now share with applicants on the site’s Jobs tab. As of this writing, some features are: Seeing who at the company… [Read More]
How to Successfully Leverage Job Boards in Resume Writing and Job Search Strategy Part 2
Job Boards for Research and Strategy Whether or not various resume writers and career coaches like job boards, there is an overwhelming consensus that they are useful for job research and resume writing strategy. Research for Jobseekers Conducting research online fuels the career planning and decision-making process for many job seekers. To identify companies that… [Read More]
How to Successfully Leverage Job Boards in Resume Writing and Job Search Strategy Part 1
How to Successfully Leverage Job Boards in Resume Writing and Job Search Strategy There’s no argument that searching for a job has changed tremendously over the past years. It’s still an ever-changing environment that can leave even the most “job-searching-savvy” amongst us scratching their heads in confusion about the best way to go about… [Read More]
Jobseekers Guide to Networking Your Way into Your Next Job Part 3
Informational Interviewing Get to know people who can help you find your next job — not necessarily the people doing the hiring, but the people who know those people. Make connections with local business leaders, government officials, bankers, angel investors, venture capitalists, commercial real estate professionals, and others who can network you into the top… [Read More]
Jobseekers Guide to Networking Your Way to Your Next Job Part 2
How to Use Your Network There are a few ways to use your network to find a new opportunity. The first is to contact specific people in your network — or your entire network — and let them know you are looking for ideas, information, advice, and contacts/referrals. Even if you’re contacting someone with the power… [Read More]
Jobseeker’s Guide to Networking Your Way to Your Next Job Part 1
The people you know can be the best way for you to find your next job. The “tried and true” path of networking is still the most successful way to find your next position. According to Jobvite’s 2021 Job Seeker Nation survey, most workers find out about job openings from friends (45%) and professional connections… [Read More]
Social Connections
I’m often asked by clients about networking. Who do I network with and how could they help me? Your network reach stretches further than you think it does. Your network is not limited to only previous co-workers and clients, but friends, family, acquaintances, neighbors, and the list goes on and on. The attached worksheet allows you… [Read More]
