Posts Tagged ‘Job Search Tips’
Switching Jobs is Hard: Here’s How to Manage it Better
Your job hunt shouldn’t feel like another 9-to-5. Unfortunately, for most job seekers, that’s what it turns out to be. Writing and customizing resumes and cover letters, updating your LinkedIn profile, filling out online applications, networking, researching companies, and following up – the sheer volume of tasks required in a job search is overwhelming. It’s…
Learn MoreNever Miss a Job Opportunity Again: 3 Smart Tactics for Finding the Right Recruiter
You spend hours on LinkedIn and job boards, but you can’t seem to find recruiters who specialize in your field. It feels like you’re searching for a needle in a haystack. Even when you do connect with recruiters, you’re never quite sure what to say so you stand out in their crowded inbox. From finding…
Learn MoreWhat Recruiters Want: How to Craft Messages That Open Doors
You spend hours crafting personalized messages to recruiters, but after clicking send, they disappear into cyberspace without so much as a ‘no thank you’ in response. Then, you worry that if your message is too brief, recruiters won’t see your value, and if you’re too detailed, your message won’t get read. And finally, there’s proper…
Learn MoreKeep Your Job Search On Track
Most go off course. To make sure your job search is a success, consider these 5 steps. Oh, the list of things you can’t control that can derail a job search! It’s a long one. Is all the rejection starting to feel personal? I get it. From ghosting to bias to unexpected hiring freezes, there…
Learn MoreWhat Today’s Job Seekers Do Differently
Relying on job boards is outdated. Here’s what works now. After 4 weeks of job searching with 0 interviews, Kathryn (a Global Communications Executive) began to doubt her value to potential employers. Her resume was lost in the pile of others, and she couldn’t reach the hiring manager or get any type of response. Maybe…
Learn MoreHarness Your Network to Unlock Your Next Great Role
Three Practices That Can Help If your job search were a Tolkien quest, your network would be your Fellowship. Don’t wander into Mordor alone. Or, for my non-Tolkien-loving readers: Ignoring your network during your job search is like fishing without bait. You’re making it a lot harder on yourself. By going it alone, you’re essentially…
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