Actify Your Network
Don’t Wait, Continue Your Career Search During the Holidays… The holiday season may present a perfect opportunity to build your network and be referred to professionals who can open career doors for you. Four Powerful Cases for Career Searching Over the Holidays You’ll have more opportunity to attend holiday online networking events. Take advantage of… [Read More]
With approximately 675 million monthly users, LinkedIn is considered by many to be the top social media platform for business networking. When used effectively, it can be a powerful tool for your job search. But you need to present yourself well by setting up a strong profile, consistently build your network, and connect with your… [Read More]
We may not always be aware of it, but the way in which leaders communicate can significantly impact success in business conversations including interviews, meetings, and presentations and while networking with peers. Even small changes in word choices can make a difference in whether or not others see us as a leader and affects how we sell… [Read More]
Knowing how you presented yourself during an interview is not always easy. You inevitably wonder: how did it go? Did I present myself as a viable candidate to make it to the next step in the hiring process? Did I leverage the relationships within the company that landed me the referral to this hiring manager?… [Read More]
As candidates during the job search process, we want to present our confidence, value proposition and as the best choice for the role. To do this, we usually tell stories about our top accomplishments. But at what point does confidence sound like bragging? There can be a fine line between the two both in the… [Read More]
When a recruiter or hiring manager is looking to fill a job role, they generally receive many applications or referrals. Phone and video interviews help them to narrow down their choices to the top candidates and save time for both the interviewer and the interviewee since they do not need to meet in person at… [Read More]
Having a routine gives us a set plan of action, familiarity, and stability. But we must be careful not to get stuck in a pattern that is not serving us well or does not work for the current time. To prevent stagnation, we need to regularly re-evaluate the actions that we are taking. This includes… [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]
Many companies and their staff are transitioning to working and communicating remotely. This makes it especially important to hone your online communication skills for networking and interviewing to land the right job. You need to be prepared to stand out from the competition and understand how to navigate online tools. Below, we discuss 5 ways… [Read More]
Preparing for a career move during uncertain times can present unique challenges but, by optimizing your networking, you can come out ahead. Since more people are working from home than ever and spending more time on the internet, this can be a opportune time to reach out to people and get more responses back. There… [Read More]
