Actify Your Network
When making connections, it means you’re interested in professional relationships. But think about when to connect and when to ignore the request. It may not be appropriate to connect with just ‘ole anyone that invites you! Suggested Rules: Connect with professionals in your ideal audience. People you want to do business with that may provide… [Read More]
How Motivated are You to Find a Job? What are employers seeing? Perhaps you’re spending your most of your time applying online? Is it a numbers game or do you target the position you’re after? Are you also networking online to build new relationships and keep up with those you have? It can be very… [Read More]
Why Candidates are Frustrated in their Job Search. How’s the job search going? Here’s your opportunity to share your experience with applying for jobs online. Do you feel valued? Are you acknowledged? The talent acquisition & HR community claim they cannot find talent. However, it’s their system that has changed the experience for all. A… [Read More]
You have a better chance of getting a job when you network vs. applying online through job boards. And, it’s a lot less inhumane! When you apply online, you can… Expect to work with the Human Resources Department, not the Hiring Manager, the person that makes a hiring decision. Anticipate a long wait for a… [Read More]
Applying through job boards means you could be wasting your time. Networking means you’re using your time wisely by meeting people that can introduce you to opportunities and referrals (and be a lot more fun)! When you apply online, you are at the mercy of an applicant tracking system (ATS) that will eliminate you based… [Read More]
Take a VACATION from JOB BOARDS. Activate Your Networking Strategy for New Relationships and Opportunities! Let’s face it, job boards don’t create overwhelming responses for a career search and they don’t make the career seeker feel valued. Why stick to the routine of applying to job boards when there is no return? Building Relationships, Growing… [Read More]
“My brain is the key that sets me free.” — Harry Houdini When we’re out of our comfort zone in any situation including networking, it’s stressful. Thankfully, we can control our mindset going in. This article provides strategy tips for changing your mindset so you can take relationship-building actions. In a recent conversation about networking, one… [Read More]
Online Networking is, hands-down, the best way to find career opportunities and referrals. This infographic covers the actions you need to take. Learn the in-depth details of the steps that open career doors with the right connections. Learn Strategic Online Networking with 2Actify. Download our free PROFILE OPTIMIZER. 2Actify is a course and program that teaches students… [Read More]
Cement Relationships with Recommendations The best way to receive a recommendation is to provide a a recommendation. Recommendations validate the credibility of any professional and those you offer to connections will be remembered for years. What do Recommendations Offer? Recommendations validate expertise. Don’t be shy about asking and offering. Relationships are cemented with recommendations. When you write a recommendation,… [Read More]
Schmoozing… Does the word drum up negative and inauthentic patterns for relationship building? How about “Networking”? When you’re going through a job search, both are disruptive to a formal candidate selection process yet the best choice for you when looking for a job! Networking has been around for a long time! Networking disrupts us and takes us… [Read More]
