The Internet occasionally buzzes with details about how people used “creative†techniques to land interviews. These “outside-of-the box†ideas include a variety of approaches. For example, you’ve probably heard of people renting billboards to try to attract attention from hiring managers. [Read more…] about How to get an interview
How to find in-person networking events to attend
You’ve probably heard that candidates referred by friends are much more likely to be hired. Statistics regarding how many employers fill jobs via their networks vary, but some toss around numbers as high as 80 percent. No matter the exact figures, no one doubts that networking helps job seekers. [Read more…] about How to find in-person networking events to attend
How to make a cold call
Job seekers have a lot of networking resources at their disposal. Theoretically, it should be possible to either a) find connections that will introduce you to people to help with your job search, or b) introduce yourself to those contacts via social media. [Read more…] about How to make a cold call
How to sweet talk your boss
Have you ever thought about how you could sweet talk your boss? Did you know that saying certain words, in just the right way, could make all the difference in your relationship? Get your mind out of the gutter — we’re talking professional relationships here! [Read more…] about How to sweet talk your boss
How to job search when you’re over 50
Ageism grips many in the job hunt. No one doubts it can be more difficult for more experienced workers to land new opportunities and you feel stuck in a job search rut. [Read more…] about How to job search when you’re over 50