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Effective Networking to Improve Your Job Search Results
Job Searching: You know that networking as part of your job search is a wise way to tap into hidden employment opportunities. But what does that mean, exactly? Once you find someone to network with, then what will you talk about to help your job search move forward, helping you to uncover interesting hidden employment opportunities? Following is a tried-and-true agenda, one that I call, “You, Me, We” for job search networking, that works like a charm in job search and finding hidden employment jobs. To show you how it works, imagine that you (we’ll call you Chris for this example) have...
read moreHow to Master an Effective Informational Interview
Changing careers…it’s a big step! Do you wonder what a particular career change specialty would actually be like? Wish you could start your career on a successful path, with low risk and high payoffs? Following is an informational interview outline that my career change clients have used thousands of times in their career exploration and career research processes, with excellent results: Step 1: Introduce yourself and your purpose: “My name is NAME, and I’m considering changing careers. Currently I work in CURRENT SPECIALTY, and I’m researching careers that may be a better match for me. Your...
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Like the idea of getting maximum payoff in your job search, with a minimum of wasted time and effort on your part? Read on to discover how to become laser focused in your job search to achieve fantastic results. In my experience, most job hunters understand the value of a job search that is focused and fast, as opposed to one that is broad and leisurely. To accomplish a fast-and-focused job search, it’s essential that you have a clear picture of what you’re aiming for. The following steps will help you define your focused job search goal from among a number of interesting careers. Begin by...
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Answering interview questions: Answering interview questions can be tough, from commonly asked interview questions, to more unusual ones! In this article, I’ll show you how to transform your successes into powerful techniques for answering interview questions, especially behavioral questions. Then, when you’re asked, “Tell me about your experience in…,” you’ll be answering interview questions easily and effectively! Pick a skill you want to emphasize in answering interview questions, plus an example of when you’ve experienced success in that area Choose a skill you want to emphasize in...
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Interview Mistakes: You want to be prepared so that you can avoid interview mistakes. These strategies will help you bravely and successfully handle the questions you’re asked, and sidestep embarrassing interview mistakes: Interview Mistakes Avoidance Strategy #1: Buy Your Brain Some Time to Produce a Stellar Answer- Most of us panic a little whenever a question is presented, and making interview mistakes is a possibility. “Oh no!” you may think. “What if I can’t answer this?” This is a typical and perfectly normal response, as your brain begins to get its act together. Yet beware: It’s a...
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