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Connecting With Social Media
One of the frustrations I hear from job seekers is in regard to social media. It feels juvenile to many. They say things like: “That’s what kids do” “I don’t want to know that one of my friends just...
View ArticleNetworking In A New City Far, Far Away
So I got re-connected with a new friend. A follower of this blog and someone who is doing all the right things and not finding the right result in his local job search. A scenario that fits a number...
View ArticleThe 20 Habits Of Highly Effective Networkers – Part 1
Sometimes when I write on a big topic. Like career networking. It makes sense to split the idea up into two posts. Easier on you. This topic has become so critical for everyone, hasn’t it?. Whether...
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10 Ways To Build A High Value Network
This is a guest post from Mohammed Al-Taee, a blogger who lives in Amman, Jordan. His Altaee Blog focuses on social media and career development topics. Mohammed and I met on Twitter and have started...
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10 Ways To Penetrate Your Target Companies
NEW to the blog? Sign up for email updates and I’ll keep you in the loop each time I have something new to help you. Most job seekers meet somewhere between 3-5 people at their target companies during...
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New Research Findings On Social and Career Networking
A few weeks ago I asked people in my network a few questions. I initiated a survey to get better results. To provide a broader view. Beyond my own. The original intent was to complete a survey to...
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Take Action On Your Target Network Profile
Earlier this week, I shared a new concept called the target network profile. It is for your purposeful use while career and social networking. For times when you can’t just be out there socializing....
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How To Build Social Credibility During Job Search
A critical part of successful job search involves social networking (i.e. connecting with people). Whether you like doing it or not. And the challenging part is connecting with new people. People who...
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New Friends Are Ripe For The Picking
It’s so easy today, isn’t it? We’re all opening up. Sharing more. A lot of low hanging fruit. Because social media sites have helped to weigh down the branches. Lowering the fruit to eye level. No...
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Updating: A Social Media Strategy For Job Search
Today I am going to introduce a new term. At least I hope it’s new. You tell me. Actually, check that. The term is not new. But its use in this context should be. The word is “updating”. Here is the...
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Build Your Brand On StumbleUpon
When I first started blogging in September 2008, I was new to the ways of the world. I was still learning about all the cool tools available. And I mistakenly assumed that people might do nice things...
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10 Characteristics Of A Successful Job Seeker
This week I asked people via my Facebook Page a question and I loved their answers. So much that I decided to summarize their responses with a blog post. Because, as a group, I think they got it...
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Social Media: What’s Not To Like?
I’m sorry, but I think things are getting a bit out of hand. Our social credibility is on the line here. Is there anything we can’t like in the world anymore? Is getting our minimum engagement so...
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4 Sources For Job Leads You Should Consider
This is a guest blog post by Sharon Hamersley. It seems that at least once a week I read an article or hear something on the radio that goes like this: “Jane Jobseeker has been out of work for over...
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10 Social Media Mistakes To Avoid During Your Job Search
This is a guest blog post by Robin Schlinger. By this time, we should know that wild party photos are not really suitable for posting online during a job search. When recruiters and hiring managers...
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