Networking in your job search Networking sounds salesy to a lot of people. Many people think of some dude name Biff going around handing out business cards for some multi-level marketing deal. But it should not and does not have to be like that. ...
What is your pitch? Second only to a resume in your job search is your pitch or what is called your elevator speech. It should last about as long as an elevator ride, 20-30 seconds. You need a few of them handy but the two biggest one is the answer to “Tell me about...
Making a hit list for your job search Another quote that rings true in your job search is from Jim Key: “You’ll only hit the targets at which you aim.” If you are applying for EVERYTHING you will probably end up with NOTHING. This is why a lot of people get...
How to work a job fair – game day In this Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014, photo, job seekers line up to meet prospective employers during a career fair at a hotel in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)So, you have done all your research on the companies. You have your hit-list for...
How to work a job fair part deux Once you know who you want to talk to at the job fair then the real work begins. You want to do more than just look at their website. Keep in mind that even looking at their website puts you ahead of most people in the job search. ...
