Five Things You Can Do During the Pandemic to Accelerate Your Job Search

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These are not normal times. And job search is no exception. Many of my clients have reported job leads that quickly dried up and budgets for new roles that vanished in the aftermath of the pandemic. While it might be more challenging to secure interviews right now, activity is still happening, and ...

How Strong is Your Network?

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When you start a job search, reaching out to people you know for introductions and leads is critical. But it can be challenging to get a handle on and mobilize your network, particularly if it is large or if you have been out of touch with key contacts for a while. A great place to begin assessin...

10 Networking Mistakes Most Job Seekers Are Still Making

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I've followed thousands of job seekers and one of the biggest sticking points for them tends to be their networking strategy. Some people hate the process and find it incredibly daunting; others embrace it but can still get frustrated when things don't move as quickly as they hoped. Here are the to...

LinkedIn “Netiquette” Are You Asking for Too Much Too Soon?

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I was recently interviewed by my hometown newspaper, the New York Post, about the do's and don'ts of LinkedIn etiquette. One of the biggest problems I see with people's approach to using LinkedIn for job search is that many have unrealistic expectations for the online relationship and ask for too mu...

How to Look for a New Job on LinkedIn Without Everyone Knowing

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If you are currently employed, you may be concerned about using LinkedIn for your job search, since your activity could tip off certain people about your search who you would prefer to keep in the dark. But with a few minor adjustments, you can leverage LinkedIn's robust network and data to create a...

Why One LinkedIn Profile Does Not Make a Social Media Job Search Strategy

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In a recent article published in The New York Times about the importance of maintaining an online identity as a career management and job search strategy, I talked about the value of tools such as LinkedIn for building a digital footprint.  Many of my clients are huge fans of LinkedIn and with good...

Jobvite 2012 Social Recruiting Survey

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Jobvite recently polled over a thousand HR and recruitment professionals on their social media recruiting activity. The results of the survey suggest the trend towards using social media as a recruitment strategy continues to grow. More specifically: 92 percent use or plan to begin using social ne...