Networking: Friends Lost But Not Forgotten

Auld Lang Syne

Should old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Should old acquaintance be forgot, and auld lang syne?
Just before midnight on New Year’s Eve there is a tradition in America, started in 1929 by Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians during their New Year’s Eve broadcasts from the Waldorf Astoria, to sing this Scottish [...]

How to Network as a C-Level Executive

Executive Networking

When starting a job search after having had many years of great success in the workforce, some of the foundations of job seeking can sometimes fall by the wayside.  One of them is networking.  This important skill can often get lost in the shuffle of managing the everyday professional life.  So when the time comes [...]

How to Connect More On LinkedIn

LinkedIn Networking

It’s not unusual for me to hear job seekers balk at the idea of connecting with people on LinkedIn that they don’t know well. They typically have less than 30 or 40 connections, and believe that much more than that would “dilute the quality” of their network. They often say “quality is better than quantity”.
While [...]

Now Hiring! The Value of Virtual Job Fairs

Virtual Job Fair

Ugh! Another rainy day in New York City.…bringing the rainfall to a record breaking total not seen since 1934. It’s too much; I want to get out of here. If only I could move to sunny San Diego. It would be pretty irresponsible to up and move across the country without a job already in [...]

IRL: 4 Face-to-Face Networking Opportunities You’re Missing Out On

Real World Networking

Job seekers today spend a lot of time online, and for good reason. After all, the Internet is a great tool for job seekers to research, connect, and network with practically any company on the planet. With the click of a mouse, you can send your resume, cover letter, and top ten list of reasons [...]

Network Better, Call Now!

Network Better, Call Now

The tendency, for most people in a job search, is to wait too long before following up on networking contacts, leads, or introductions.
There are several reasons they delay, however, few of those reasons are ever really valid. The delay, however, often hurts their networking effectiveness and they don’t even realize it.
What are some of those [...]

Networking 101: 4 Things Every College Freshman Must Do NOW

College Students Job Search

Wow, it’s almost the end of September!
The leaves are changing, Fantasy Football teams are drafted, and our backpacks are packed for school.
If you’re a college freshman, you’re probably in classes like Math 101, Communications 101, and maybe even Bowling 100. The classes you take now are going to help you get a job in [...]

6 Issues to Avoid with Your Elevator Speech

Elevator Speech Mistakes

These days we all know we need an elevator speech, especially if you’re a job seeker or a business owner.  An elevator speech can be a great and memorable way to introduce ourselves, if done right.  When elevator speeches go wrong, they are memorable for the wrong reasons – mostly they’re boring or cringe-worthy.  Don’t [...]

How to Make the Most of Chance Encounters

Chance Encounters Networking

I am like most of you. I have attended networking functions, book signings, conferences, etc., where I got a chance to meet some famous people who some might call movers and shakers. I have stood in line waiting to shake their hand and sometimes pose for a photo. You have little time [...]

Ask, Listen and Act!

Ask Listen Act

With the current average job search lasting somewhere around 36 weeks many people ask me what they can do to speed up the process. My advice to them is this: Ask, Listen and Act!
What does this mean and why will it speed up a job search?
Well from my vantage point as a resume writer and [...]