Actify Your Network
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]
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]
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]
“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. I find truth in that when I… [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]
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]
Do job boards inspire you? Does applying online make you feel valued? Does the online application process give you the power to shape your career? With such a poor response rate from the job boards (less than 1%!), career-seekers rarely receive multiple offers. Because applying on job boards is so time consuming, a candidate may be… [Read More]
With networking, opportunities are always connected to people. Building new connections online is key for generating career opportunities, so put on your list: must talk to strangers on a regular basis. Here’s how: Search for the professionals related to your career using key words, title, and location. Examples are: Software Engineer Project Manager Greater Boston Area View… [Read More]
Breaking Out When you applied to school, those applications were online. The “strategy” was to apply to the best schools and hope for acceptance. As you approach graduation and begin thinking seriously about applying your education to a career, you can “call the shots” on your job search? It’s called “networking”. You don’t have to live… [Read More]
Say it Loud and Clear! Have you read a few profiles lately? 3 paragraphs and you still don’t know what the person does! That’s because they may not be sure what they’re good at or what they want. OR, they want to appeal to the world! But, when you are clear about what you do,… [Read More]
