Many job seekers make the mistake of investing all their time and energy seeking out open positions on the job boards and then trying to make their skill set match the job specification. The reality is that only a small percentage of job seekers find their jobs through the boards. A better strategy ...
Build your network through professional associations
Networking is the cornerstone of a successful job search campaign. It is the on-going process of building and maintaining relationships with people who have information you want and need and reciprocating with information that is useful to others. Joining a professional organization related to your ...
Deferring questions about salary expectations
My clients often ask me when is the appropriate time to discuss salary expectations. It's in the candidate's best interest not to discuss compensation until there is an offer on the table. You need to first get the employer to love you and feel that they've got to have you. Once you've accomplished ...
Corporate Alumni Networking Sites
More often than not, people lose touch with former business colleagues. They cite multiple reasons including lack of accurate contact information and lack of time. After a certain amount of time passes, people often report feeling awkward making a call to a former colleague. Losing contact with for...