Blogs in the Career Networking category discuss the topic of building contacts, networks and professional relationships in the workplace and how you can benefit when it comes time to find a new job.
One day you may be currently employed and happy in your job position and the next day you may find that your employer is going out of business. Since we can never be certain of our job security, it’s a great idea to continuously build a career network as networking is one of the best ways to find a job and advance your career. The articles below provided helpful tips in building your career network.
Top Job Search Marketing Strategies to Get You Noticed!
Let’s face it, in today’s economy it’s not enough to have a dynamite resume. In order to be truly competitive in the current job market, it is absolutely essential to stand out from the crowd.
Building Trusting Professional Relationships
Establishing trusting professional relationships can be the cornerstone of success in an organization. Part of why you should value internal relationships and work to make them productive is to foster credibility and enable you to get things done. If you are in a managerial position, the interactions with your staff need to be positive to drive success for everyone: Here are some suggestions to help you build and manage those trusting relationships to everyone’s benefit:
Maximizing Your Social Relationships
Social networking is a pervasive part of the job search process. LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and other similar sites allow people the opportunity to connect in real time. Like never before, we are able to reach people globally, share ideas, and engage in discussions about numerous topics. How do you maximize these ‘relationships’ so they really work for all parties? Here are my tips for leveraging your social network in a positive and productive way:
The JIST of Networking for Jobs
A client contacted me this morning and asked me if he should have business cards printed special for a networking event he is attending this weekend. I recommended that he have JIST Cards printed instead. I first learned about JIST Cards in 1998 through Author J. Michael Farr. JIST Cards are an excellent networking tool. They create a positive impression, they are short and clear, easy to pass along, they are memorable, and they present the essence of what a potential employer wants to know. Once more, they are original and can help you stand apart from the competition. It’s amazing, but most people are willing to set up an interview with just 30 seconds of information. You will still need a polished résumé for the all important interview.
This blog's author, Debra Wheatman of Careers Done Write, provides executive career services including resume and cover letter preparation, job search / interviewing strategies and professional branding including how to effectively use LinkedIn, Twitter and other social media in your career.
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