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Open and Hidden Markets = the Employment Marketplace
Tue, May 21 2013 03:13
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Monster.com Indeed Linked In Face book Tweeting
Search firms Federal employment
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Tue, May 14 2013 03:47
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Staying in Touch - a 5-Step Model for Staying in Touch Once You've Landed
Mon, May 13 2013 05:10
| You've Got The Job Now What?
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When clients land their new job, I ask them this question: “What are you going to do with your new-found network? You know, that network of contacts that you built during the course of your job search.” “Stay in touch?” clients say.“How?” I ask. “I don’t know,” they say.
"Well, here's how . . . . . . . . . "
During your search, you
I've Landed - I Want to Shout it From the Rooftops . . . or Do I?
Mon, May 13 2013 10:37
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You've landed your new position - you have an offer in hand! You want to tell absolutely everybody, but should you ? ? ?
Chances are, if you have been looking for a job, in today's tough, tough employment market, you are
working really hard at your job search. And, when you find a lead, that turns into a real, potential opportunity, and it turns into a bona-fide offer, you've
“What Happens When I Run Out of Network?”
Sun, May 12 2013 01:59
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“What if I run out of network? What do I do then?”
Well, if you’re doing it right, you never do!
There are a lot of things to worry about when you are looking for a job or a new or expanded role. But . . . happily . . . this is not one of them!
Upon deciding to look for a new job, most job seekers begin to reach out to the people they know - their colleagues, friends,
Crafting Your 'L'vator Speech
Wed, May 8 2013 04:06
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The dreaded 'L'vator speech! That short speech you need to make when one of your network contacts
You're 'L'vator speech does triple duty!
or an interviewer asks: . . . . . . . .
“So what do you do?” or “What do you want to do?”
A rambling response or unclear and non-focused answer can stop the conversation in its tracks.
Why? Because
Referrals are Golden – Handle with Care
Sun, May 5 2013 01:39
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Referrals are golden . . .when it comes to your job search. So, treat then like the gold they are!
A referral really can be golden. Referrals can open doors to company decision makers and organization influences that would not be opened any other way. So when a network contact hands you a referral, handle it with care!
Being referred to a well connected and influential person can
Avoid the #1 "Conversation-Killing" Networking Question - PART 4: How to . . . Ask the 4 Target Questions
Sun, Apr 28 2013 04:29
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"Do you know of any job openings?" If the answer is “NO,” it’ll be a short conversation.
“Do you know of any job openings?” is an ill-advised way to open a networking conversation. In fact, it’s a “conversation killer!”
Parts 1, 2, and 3 of this 4-part Networking-HOW TO-series discussed the importance of communication skills and
Avoid the #1 "Conversation-Killing" Networking Question - PART 3: How to . . . Active Listening Goes for the Gold
Sun, Apr 28 2013 06:53
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"Do you know of any job openings?"
If the answer is “NO,” it’ll be a short conversation.
“Do you know of any job openings?” is an ill-advised way to open a networking conversation. In fact, it’s a “conversation killer!”
Parts 1 and 2 of this 4-part Networking-HOW TO-series discussed how to have a productive conversation by