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Too much networking: Is there such a thing?

July 22, 2009

Networking is the number one way to get a job. If you subscribe to that notion (and it’s a smart one) then you would think that there’s no such thing as too much networking.  You may be wrong. There’s a difference between networking and effective networking.  And if you overload yourself with new meetings, you’ll [...]

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Your Job Search Partner: Working with an executive recruiter in your job search

July 16, 2009

Here, just for extra-special you, is the recording of last night’s teleseminar on working with recruiters in your job search.  There is some great info in here on how to build effective relationships with an executive recruiter.  Thanks again to Lynn Hazan and Jeff Lipschultz for giving their time and knowledge so that all of [...]

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The angels in your network

July 16, 2009

When I started my last job transition, I made a point of enlisting help early.  I sent a positive, professional email to many in my network letting them know that I was no longer reachable at my last company, and that I was in the process of looking for a new position.  In this way, [...]

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Job search over 50: Unique challenges, unique opportunities

July 9, 2009

As much as my work as a career coach allows me to teach others, I’m grateful for how much I learn. Yesterday I had the privilege of having three great conversations with three different people going through job transition.  The common link: all were over 50. As we talked about their experiences, I was struck [...]

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Job search tip: Finding the hiring manager, Part 3

July 8, 2009

Need to catch up?  Here’s the first tip for finding a hiring manager, and the second. Your third tip for finding the hiring manager is this: Use LinkedIn to find a hiring manager Hopefully, by now you’re using LinkedIn effectively.  But did you know that LinkedIn can help you find a pathway into the organization [...]

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Job Search Tip: Finding the hiring manager, Part 2

July 2, 2009

Career Adventure will celebrate the Independence Day holiday tomorrow, July 3.  Those of you in the U.S. — enjoy the holiday!  See you all next week. So, strategic job seeker that you are, you’re working on applying for a great job the right way — by connecting with the hiring manager directly.  You’ve tried calling [...]

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Networking tip: Why being the oddball is the ideal

July 1, 2009

Have you ever found yourself in a networking situation where you felt completely out of place? Have you shown up at a meeting where you’re clearly the oldest, the youngest, the only male, the only female, the only one of your field? If not, you’re doing something wrong. Your standard professional networking opportunities are great, [...]

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Job search tip: Finding the hiring manager

June 26, 2009

One of the most difficult parts of job search is figuring out how to connect with someone within a target company.  Specifically, how to find the hiring manager for a given job opening. Job postings typically do not tell you who the hiring manager is.  This is not a mistake.  The hiring manager has to [...]

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Get support: Your personal Board of Directors

June 19, 2009

We’d all like to think that we’re the smartest person in the room.  But as the Japanese proverb says, “None of us is as smart as all of us.” Regardless of your intellect and talents, you are always trapped inside your own life.  Your viewpoint is unique because of your background and experiences.  So is [...]

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Your personal brand: The tagline

June 18, 2009

Lots of information out there about personal branding talks about the tools available to you.  Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, blogging, VisualCV, MySpace, Squidoo, resume, cover letters, business cards, etc., etc.  What less people talk about is development of a compelling personal brand — the thing that you’re trying to communicate through all of these media. One [...]

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