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Volunteering as a Career Strategy

November 1, 2019 / Laura / Executives, Networking, New Grads, Skills

Many people seeking jobs or transitioning to different careers are told to volunteer. And I suggest the same thing because volunteer experience can make the search or transition an easier process. Volunteering allows you to practice skills that you might not use in your current position. You can utilize management skills and build confidence in […]

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Staying Productive and Positive in the Job Search

October 15, 2019 / Laura / Executives, Job Search, Networking, New Grads, Productivity, Skills

One of the worst parts of the job search is staying productive and positive. Most job searches take up to nine months and many searches can take longer. Don’t become disheartened if your search is long. Here are some tips that will help you use your time constructively. Take an Hour to Read Everyday Reading […]

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How to Develop Your Elevator Speech

October 1, 2019 / Laura / Interviewing, Job Search, Networking
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In a previous blog post, I discussed some steps to make networking easier. We all know that networking is not easy. But there are ways to break it down to make it easier. And one way to do this is to have that elevator speech ready when the opportunity arises to use it. You may […]

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After the Interview, Stand Out from the Crowd

September 15, 2019 / Laura / Interviewing, Networking

There are several different ways that email can help you during the job search process. Of course, everyone knows they must send a thank you note and that email is an excellent way to do get that message into employers’ hands quickly. But there are a couple of additional ways to use emails after your […]

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Interviewing: Expert Tips to Close the Deal, Part 3

August 1, 2019 / Laura / Executives, Interviewing, Networking, New Grads, Skills, Thank You Letter

After the Interview Previously, we discussed how to prepare before the interview and how to make a good impression during the interview. In this blog post, we’ll discuss what to do after the interview to set yourself apart from other candidates. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU Before you leave the company, ask for every […]

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Networking in 3 Easy Steps

April 15, 2019 / Laura / Branding, LinkedIn, Networking, Skills, Social Media

Networking is hard work, but it is absolutely necessary for your job search or transition. If you want a new position or a promotion, you will need to get better at networking. And here are some tips that will make networking easier. First, be able to tell others, in about 30 seconds, the type of […]

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Make Your Emails Work For You

April 8, 2019 / Laura / Executives, Networking, New Grads, Productivity, Recruiters, Skills, Social Media, Thank You Letter, Work Place, Workplace

Email is one of those technologies that should make our lives easier. But many times we don’t make the best use of it. Use these suggestions to make your email correspondence more efficient and effective. Use the Subject Line Constructively The subject line of the email should alert the receiver to the contents of the […]

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Networking In 4 Easy Steps

February 26, 2019 / Laura / Executives, Job Search, Networking, New Grads

  Networking is never easy, but it is necessary in the current job market because so many jobs will never be posted on a job board or company website. To find these hidden opportunities, you will need to network. Step 1:  Set achievable goals. Who do you want to meet and what do you want […]

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How to Research Company Culture Before the Interview

December 20, 2017 / Laura / Internships, Interviewing, Job Search, LinkedIn, Networking, Work Place, Workplace

A bad fit with company culture can make a great job a miserable job. So do your homework and identify companies that have a mission that you can agree with and that treat their employees in the way you want to be treated. Remember, in every interaction, just as the hiring manager is interviewing you […]

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Stand Out from the Competition

December 5, 2017 / Laura / Branding, Cover Letter, Job Search, Networking, Resume

As you begin your job search, you must focus on the type of job or jobs that interest you. You cannot be all things to all employers – choose the job titles that best suit your experience, skills, and knowledge. Once you have done that, you can identify employers you wish to target. Now the […]

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