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Networking: You, Me, & We
What is networking, really? Networking is the act of building relationships, of sharing new ideas and giving & receiving support. Being part of a good, supportive network can provide new perspectives, fresh ideas, and access to new opportunities. By being proactive in your network, you no longer have to wait for the perfect job ad to be posted. You can instead tap into a hidden job market, another 30% of the available job openings that haven’t been publicly advertised. Your network can and should consist of many different people in your life. From family and friends to neighbors to work...
read moreUsing Technology in Your Career Plan
We live in a rather marvelous age when it comes to technology. 100 or even 50 years ago, we did not have access to the same wealth of information that we do now, often wherever or whenever we want it. Really, it’s a rather marvelous thing that you can hold a compilation of all human knowledge in the palm of your hand and learn anything at the touch of the button, though I must personally admit to being partial to looking at funny cat photos. With access to such a wealth of information, it would be a shame not to use it to create and follow a career plan. There are many ways to use your PC,...
read more7 Ways to Career Plan Effectively
In Elementary school, I was under the impression that when you graduated college you were handed both a degree and a career path. “Congratulations on finishing 16+ years of education, here is what your career path looks like based on those 16+ years!” You may be chuckling to yourself, but you can’t blame seven-year-old me for imagining this to be the case. However, it turns out that a “career” is a much more complex and mutable beast than 7 or even 21 year-old me thought it would be. Careers take planning, but planning something as capricious as a career can seem a daunting task. Before you...
read moreUsing Social Media to Help Nail your Interview
I’ve written a number of posts about using social media in the job search: finding jobs, contacting recruiters, promoting a positive image, etc. But what about interviewing? The job interview is one of the most important parts of the job search process, as it allows the company to see if the candidate would be a good fit, and the candidate to scope out whether they like the company. This latter point is where social media can offer assistance. Before even considering the job interview, go back through your social media. Are all the pictures and content appropriate? Have you turned on your...
read moreFive Interviewing Tips (That You Might Not Normally Consider)
Interviewing is difficult at the best of times, and can be impossible if you struggle with nervousness or stage fright. Trying to showcase your best abilities while also stopping your hands from shaking is a daunting task, but there are ways to decrease your nerves and put your best foot forward in job interviews, several of which many people don’t think of. Stand while you’re waiting. This may not work, especially if you’re waiting for a while, but standing up does two things. First, it opens up your diaphragm for better air flow, which will help to slow your breathing if you tend to...
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