Make friends – You know when you meet new people, you develop friendships and this is just as important in business and when trying to network effectively. Go ahead and chat with others and find out about others you can and should connect with and develop friendships with them as well. Remember, the bigger your [...]
Lend a Helping Hand – You know the old saying, “What comes around goes around”? Well, some look at that as ‘karma’ and when it comes to networking, it truly does apply. This post is not about karma, it is about what you put into relationships- the value and what you put in, is what [...]
Mix It Up: Ok, we are not baking here but there are some important ingredients to include when you are trying to network effectively. Remember the old saying “Don’t mix business with pleasure”? Well, it echoes in almost everyone’s head but what used to be true, well, just simply is not the case anymore. Take [...]
Get Out There! When you are networking, the best thing you can do is get out there! Appear in person, face-to-face and attend meetings, events, job fairs…basically, any type of functions where the opportunities are limitless! You never know where your next career or job lead will come from so open the doors and get [...]
Groups – Take some time and identify helpful people you want to “get in” with and find out what groups or circles they are involved in. The key to remember here is that you want meaningful relationships…just like a friendship; it will take some time to nurture and grow. The more meaningful your connections are [...]
I am sure you have heard tips on networking and perhaps you have even discovered a few on your own but for the next couple of weeks, Chapman Services Group is going to tell you all about networking, in a nutshell. The first thing to remember is there is no ‘hidden’ job market, there is [...]
We have covered the steps to target your job search and today, we will cover the final step. Truly, there is no ‘final’ step- the important thing to remember is to plan your ‘attack’ and follow through. Tip #10: Prepare for What is to Come If you have taken the necessary steps to target your [...]
Perhaps you are considering a career change and have questions- then have an information interview with potential companies. This is not an interview for hire; it will simply help you gather information so you can make the best possible decision. Tip #9: Information Go ahead an interview potential companies and experience professionals and exchange information [...]
We are wrapping up the 10 Steps to Target Your Job Search, and hopefully you are using the information that will help you target your job search, easing your frustrations and leveraging you ahead of your competition. And, while following these steps will certainly help, let’s not forget one of the most important steps…focus. Tip [...]
Tip #7: Stay Proactive Remember that when you are proactive in your job search, you will more than likely find out about companies that are hiring before others. So, stay proactive!