Job Advice Blog
MARCH 17, 2013
Networking has two purposes: (1) to get you your next job, and if that’s not right now, (2) to prepare for when you need to. Networking is the most effective way to secure a job nowadays. Gerry Crispin of CareerXroads—human resources consultant to the largest companies in America—says that if you network your way into [.].
Job Advice Blog
JANUARY 21, 2013
By far the most effective way of getting a new job is by networking. Therefore, networking is how people in transition should spend most of their time. For many, though, networking is a challenging task because they [.]. When making presentations to large groups, I often test that tenet, and invariably it proves to be true.
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Job Advice Blog
MAY 26, 2013
Disclaimer: Social networking is not a substitute for attending social events, talking with others on the phone, or having lunch with someone. To me there is no question of the growing importance of social networking for people in transition who are looking for their next career stop. Interview Skills by Alex Freund Social Media'
Job Advice Blog
JULY 5, 2012
Loads of people network during their job search, but very few are effective at such networking. Certainly, some are better at it than others, but in general, the majority of people not only dislike networking but also are simply not good at it. Based on a survey they conducted, Ivan R. Misner, Ph.D., and Don [.].
Job Advice Blog
JULY 4, 2012
Loads of people network during their job search, but very few are effective at such networking. Certainly, some are better at it than others, but in general, the majority of people not only dislike networking but also are simply not good at it. Based on a survey they conducted, Ivan R. Misner, Ph.D., and Don [.].
Job Advice Blog
JULY 11, 2010
There could be many reasons: feeling uncomfortable with the networking process, not knowing the process, being shy by nature, or never having needed to network in the past. The purpose of job-search networking is to cultivate relationships to lean on for getting advice, information, and–it is hoped–referrals.
Job Advice Blog
JUNE 10, 2011
People in transition know that 60 to 80 percent of job seekers get their next positions through networking. Consequently and whenever possible, they focus their daily activities on such networking. The reason is that they don’t have an understanding of the actual purpose of networking and [.].
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