Eight Ways to Keep Your Job Search Moving Forward in a World That Feels Like it is Standing Still

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We are eight months into this pandemic. As a job seeker, you have mastered Zoom, updated your resume, and practiced your pitch. But it’s certainly not business as usual and unusual times call for different ways of doing things and a whole lot of creativity. In today’s climate, you don’t have ...

How to Keep Track of Your Network During a Job Search

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As a career coach I’ve noticed that my clients often have trouble keeping track of their networking activities or remaining accountable for their search. In an effort to make this process easier, I recently created a tool to accelerate a client’s networking opportunities and expedite their sear...

How to Persevere in Your Job Search During Times of Uncertainty

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We are certainly facing unchartered waters due to the current pandemic, and people in a job search may feel like they are navigating without a compass. The job search process is riddled with uncertainty, and our new normal is creating a level of complexity that most of us have never seen. Some job ...

Rx for Creating a Healthy Network

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Networking is the exchange of information and the cultivation of productive and authentic relationships. Some people would rather go to the dentist than go to a networking meeting or event. Many avoid it altogether throughout their careers and find themselves in a bind when they are in a job search...

How to Avoid Networking That Goes Nowhere

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Mobilizing your network during a job search is a lot of work with many ups and downs. People don’t always react to your requests for guidance and information as you'd like them to, and many report learning who their friends really are during a search. After coaching hundreds of job search clien...

On the First Day of Christmas, My Network Gave to Me…

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Despite popular belief, the holiday season is a great time to continue your job search efforts to accelerate potential activity in December and the New Year. Here are 12 networking tips for the holiday season. Attend holiday parties. Many professional associations host holiday parties. This is a ...

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...

How to Build a Network for Your Job Search

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There are four basic categories of networking contacts. Each has its own unique value and a good networking campaign will draw from each category. 1. People you know well: friends, family, neighbors and co‐workers.  This is a good place to begin your cam...