Actify Your Network
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]
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. Applying Online wasn’t working. In under 2 months of our work together, he found… [Read More]
During a job search, it’s important to have a strategy for systematically connecting with new people who can strengthen your network and help you achieve your career goals. However, it is often overlooked that it is just as important to have a strategy for building a great relationship with someone after you have connected with… [Read More]
Having a process in place to measure your job search outreach is essential for seeing your progress, who you have connected with, and who you need to follow up with. In a Forbes article about keeping your job search pipeline full, Caroline Ceniza-Levine mentions that a job search is a numbers game and that job… [Read More]
Did you know that job candidates who are referred have a higher chance of landing the job, tend to do better in their roles, and stay with the organization longer? Therefore, a referral can significantly benefit not only the job candidate but the organization that receives the referral as well. It is no surprise then… [Read More]
LinkedIn wants you to upgrade and they have a few methods to encourage subscriptions to Premium Accounts. If you’re using a Free Account or Job Seeker Account and performing searches, you may notice meager or no results. When this happens, you’ve reached The Commercial Limit. LinkedIn won’t lift the limit and they’ve continued to tighten the… [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]
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]
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]
