Cold calling can strike fear in any job seeker’s mind. How can you successfully cold call? Ideally, you’d always have an introduction to someone you want to speak to on the phone, but realistically, it isn’t always possible to warm up your leads. Do you have a resolution to get in touch with some new contacts? How can you successfully get through to people who have the power to positively influence your job hunt? [Read more…] about How to cold call
How to get employers to create a job for you
As a job seeker, you probably spend a lot of time trying to “find a job.” That assumes there is a job sitting out there waiting for you and that you can rise above the competition to land it. Another option is to look for problems you can solve at organizations and convince employers to create a job for you. [Read more…] about How to get employers to create a job for you
Tips to succeed at your first job
Lauren Berger’s book, Welcome to the Real World, provides tips to help workplace novices figure out everything they’ll need to know to succeed at their first jobs. Lauren, also known as the “Intern Queen,” was gracious enough to share some thoughts about her book and some advice she’d offer anyone getting ready to go to work for the first time. [Read more…] about Tips to succeed at your first job
11 places you haven’t been networking
Everyone knows that referrals are the best way to land interviews, but are you taking advantage of the plethora of networking opportunities you likely encounter every day? [Read more…] about 11 places you haven’t been networking
How to succeed when you work from home
Flexible work is all the rage lately, with employers allowing, or even encouraging workers to telecommute, shift hours, split shifts or share jobs. How can you make sure to keep your career on track when you work from home? [Read more…] about How to succeed when you work from home