Actify Your Network
Sending a thank you email after a job interview expresses your continual interest in the position. However, in the competitive job market, it is not enough to send a general thank you email that simply thanks the interviewer for their time and lets them know that you believe you would be a good fit for… [Read More]
We tend to procrastinate doing things that we think will be challenging large projects or when we believe that we might fail. This is why we may not be motivated to look for a new job, even when it is really time to move on from an old one. We also get used to the… [Read More]
Using cover letters for job applications is becoming a thing of the past as technologies and job search methods are changing. According to an article about this topic by CNBC, forty-seven percent of applicants don’t use cover letters and only 26 percent of recruiters currently believe that they are important. Below, we discuss why using… [Read More]
Finding a work-life balance starts with choosing a job that you enjoy that also aligns with your particular lifestyle. Having this balance improves work and life satisfaction, fosters better relationships, improves health, and boosts productivity. In this article, we offer some tips on how you can build a great career while also having a lifestyle… [Read More]
Consistency leads to long-term results, and building your LinkedIn connections is no exception. It’s important to create a plan in order to build your career referral network. Without a regular routine, you might only be connecting with a few people here and there and not following up with them. So it is essential to establish… [Read More]
Are you going to job interviews but not hearing back after the meeting or not getting the job interview success you expected? You are probably wondering what you could have done differently. Sometimes, behaviors may be impacting your results. In this article, we discuss what you can do to get more responses from potential employers… [Read More]
Routines give us a sense of security and comfort, but they can also limit us. For example, even when it is time to move on, you may be afraid of going after a new job or career that you want to pursue. So how can you be more confident? The key is to understand how… [Read More]
Vulnerability Can Disrupt Your Job Search It’s common to feel vulnerability during a job search. After all, it involves putting yourself out there and facing what we often perceive to be personal rejection. But being afraid of experiencing any rejection can keep you in your comfort zone, which can significantly reduce your work opportunities. This… [Read More]
In the article, “How Many Jobs are Found through Networking, Really”, PayScale.com notes the following information: “Some estimate that as much as 80 percent of new jobs are never listed but are instead filled internally or via networking.” Yet many job seekers spend their time applying to job listings, where there is a tremendous amount… [Read More]
Did you know that, on average, each corporate job offer attracts 250 resumes and only 4 to 6 candidates will get called for an interview? Only one will get the job. (Glassdoor) Finding your next position by sending application after application can be a long, unrewarding process. Yet, building new and rekindling old professional relationships can… [Read More]
