Holiday networking tips
I don’t know about you, but my calendar is BOOKED for the entire month! I have a personal goal to attend at least one professional development and/or networking event each month, but I find that the...
View ArticleGood networking advice
“Pretend that every single person you meet has a sign around his or her neck that says, ‘Make me feel important.’” ~ Mary Kay Ash Have a great weekend!
View ArticleUpcoming speaking engagement
I’m pleased to announce that I will be speaking at the Social Media Summit in May. I’ll be part of a panel discussion on social media and job searching. Here’s some additional information on the...
View ArticleAnnouncing Glassdoor.com’s launch of Inside Connections
I had the privilege of getting a pre-release sneak peek of Glassdoor.com’s Inside Connections and I am impressed! When I spoke with Tim Besse, the co-founder of Glassdoor.com, he said the goal of...
View ArticleTop 5 Tips to Successfully Attend a Networking Event
You’ve just attended a great networking event where you met a ton of great contacts. Now what? Many people attend networking events and then don’t act on the great contacts they met. By following these...
View ArticleDo you need an elevator pitch?
Do you need an elevator pitch? In a word, yes. First impressions make a difference and you need to be able to capitalize on a very short meeting with a new person. People are busy, so you need to “hit...
View ArticleHow to find an internship
The job market is super competitive these days, especially for new college graduates and entry-level applicants. It has become almost a requirement that candidates have some type of in-field...
View ArticleGuest post: 5 Networking Tips for the Career Changer
Changing your career can be extremely overwhelming. I went through the process two years ago when I left the food industry for the public relations industry. Since I did not have any contacts in the...
View ArticleDon’t Dance in the Fountain
My first full-time employer had a lavish black-tie optional holiday party. It was the event of the year and most employees looked forward to it for months in advance of the big day. It was a “see and...
View ArticleGuest Post: Seven Social Networking Sites that Will Get You Hired
Over the last few years, the technique for searching for jobs and recruiting candidates has changed dramatically. We have gone from skimming through the classifieds and hoping that the right candidate...
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