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Use Informational Interviews to Jump Start Your Job Search, Change Careers or Network for Success
When I graduated from college, my sister gave me 10 high-level contacts at major corporations to pursue for informational interviews. I couldn’t wrap my head around why these people would want to spend time with me, or what on earth I was going to ask them. That’s probably be… more
Build Your Network Before You Need It
When someone mentions networking, it conjures images of stilted conversations at professional cocktail parties. Forced smiles. Swapping business cards. There is absolutely nothing wrong with attending networking events. You should, in fact, because they can be really helpful i… more
5 Reasons to Engage Your Network and Your Target Employers
It's critical to keep your name in front of your network during your cleared job search. As HR Executive Patra Frame often says, “It’s not who you know, but who knows you…and who remembers you.” There are a variety of ways to keep your name top of mind with your networ… more
Kung Fu for Job Search or the Principles of Networking
Job seekers are always on the lookout for the sure fire thing that will help them land their next opportunity. The problem is, despite a plethora of articles on the internet and advice from friends and colleagues, no such thing exists. And yet, many transition programs, career se… more
Networking with Recruiters
Every job search expert will tell you that you need to network. Especially with recruiters. But how do you start? One key thing to remember is that we all communicate and network differently. Some people are very comfortable with all forms of electronic communication. Others p… more