Actify Your Network
The job-hunting process is already laid out for you… You find an interesting position, apply online, then wait. It’s one of many. Wait, Wait. 2 months goes by. Then, the email arrives from a company recruiter for a phone interview time. You interview and take their assessment or spend 5 hours on a project that… [Read More]
Applying online vs. taking control of your search… One of my recent clients had been applying online for 5 months with little to no results. He was a strong executive with plenty of expertise and had worked with recognizable company brands. Online wasn’t working. In under 2 months of our work together, he found an… [Read More]
Making Quality Connections with Online Networking for Your Career Your professional network should always grow. The reality, though, is that there’s a limit to those you can come to know really well. Plus, you will always find inner and outer circles, even within your first degree network. A targeted network has professionals in your preferred… [Read More]
It may not be appropriate to connect with just anyone that invites you! Think about when to connect and when to ignore the request. Connect with professionals that are within your ideal audience for opportunities and referrals. Even with a smaller audience, you’ll meet the right connections rather than a huge audience of anyone. If… [Read More]
Recruiters have a huge pool of conscientious candidates—and you may be one of them. You’ve either been referred by a hiring manager whom you met as a result of networking, or you submitted an online application. The recruiter may have already emailed or called you about the “next step.” This article provides actionable steps you… [Read More]
When you Start Strong in Your Career, Advancement Can Happen Quickly Emily was a determined and focused dietetics and nutrition grad student who had two job offers in her exact field of study before graduation. For her, online job applications had been “inhumane” and responses—if any—took months. Her solution was to take control of her… [Read More]
Don’t Wait, Start 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. Three Powerful Cases for Career Searching Over the Holidays You’ll have more opportunity to attend holiday networking events. Take advantage of those… [Read More]
NEWS RELEASE Download as PDF For Immediate Release 2Actify is Chosen by Rutgers University Biomedical & Life Sciences PhDs as their Career Readiness Solution SAN FRANCISCO, CA, NOVEMBER 28, 2017 – 2Actify, a program that teaches students, grads and alumni how to create career opportunities through innovative online networking, has partnered with Rutgers University, New… [Read More]
Since you’re managing your online networking time to develop relationships with the right professionals, you want to increase your chances of a positive response when asking for a connection. Once you’ve determined that someone is an ideal connection for you, where can you look for SPECIFIC information to begin a conversation? Here are three places… [Read More]
Has this job-seeking experience happened to you? The twists and turns of job seeking can be emotionally draining and in some cases, debilitating. This video of a true story describes a job-seeking experience you might relate to. Our candidate began her quest through job boards but circumstances caused a change of strategy. Watch what happened… [Read More]
