Tapping Into the Hidden Job Market
It is a well known fact that using job boards exclusively as you conduct a job search will leave you confounded and frustrated. Sure you might be qualified for the positions for which you are applying – but posting your resume online is like trying to find a needle in a haystack – a really, really big haystack.
Do You Like Me and the Advantage During the Career Search
How advantageous is it to look good when it comes to job search? If you really have the ‘goods’ from a qualifications perspective, does it matter all that much that you might be in the running against someone who is much more attractive than you are or “shows” better than you do? According to research, people unknowingly characterize good-looking people with positive traits, including intelligence, honesty, and kindness. This reaction is automatic – people don’t even realize that they are doing it. According to Robert Cialdini, author of Influence, “good-looking equals good.” While this concept scares him, he points to similar instances of attractive people obtaining positions in government, the judicial system, and yes, hiring.
Successful Career Planning
When we are young people ask us “What do you want to be when you grow up?” It’s a common enough question. Our parents, grandparents, teachers, and friends all serve to influence our decisions. Sometimes circumstances force us to choose a particular path. How may times have you heard someone say: “Well I wanted to be a dentist, dancer, actor, or sportscaster,” or something else? But they didn’t become any of those things owning to personal or other obstacles that prevented their entry into a desired area.
Building Your Brand as You Leave a Job
Leaving a job can cause a lot of uncertainty. Surely you want to feel as if you are doing the right thing. The longer you have been with a company the more connected you become; it can be difficult to let go. The unknown is scary. While new opportunities certainly offer the promise of great things there is always the other side of the coin. When you are departing and moving on to (hopefully) bigger and better things, there is a way to make a graceful exit without burning bridges.
Overcoming Pre Interview Jitters
Feeling anxious about your upcoming interview? Don’t spend your time contemplating how it might go. Make sure you are prepared. The following information will allow you to put your best foot forward, and ensure you present your skills and abilities in a meaningful way:
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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