by Angela | Job Search Tips, Job Seekers, Networking Tips
Using your network when job hunting is one of the best tools at your disposal: Networks are important to nurture because they add a human touch to the application process. From my experience I would guesstimate between 60-80% of hires are due to “who you know”. A... by Carrie Thomas | Job Search Tips, Job Seekers
Networking is about meeting people you know who can vouch for your past performance and who can connect you with people you don’t know. Approximately 60% of your time should be spent networking when you are looking for a job. For job seekers, there are many advantages... by Carrie Thomas | Job Search Tips, Job Seekers, Networking Tips
There are three phases to networking success. Before the networking event: Set personal goals During the networking event: Connect! After the networking event: Follow-up! It is critical that you are aware of these phases when you are networking for a new position.... by Carrie Thomas | Job Search Tips, Job Seekers, Networking Tips
There are several mistakes that you make when job hunting that seem counterintuitive. Common among them is talking about yourself too much. We realize that you are selling yourself by letting employers know who you are, and what you can do but it isn’t alright to talk... by Carrie Thomas | Job Search Tips, Job Seekers, Networking Tips
Networking can play an invaluable role in the job search. In fact, the majority of job seekers agree that networking is vital. But why is networking so important? If you want to make a career change, connecting with others in the new profession can help you learn more...