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!
So last week we covered several tips 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 a very important step…relationship building. Tip #6 is all about relationships and building a rapport So, here’s the deal- [...]
In Tip #4 we said to create a strategy and find out who the decision-makers are and you can use LinkedIn for this…in so many ways! LinkedIn is not just for your professional portfolio… Tip #5: Connect LinkedIn connects you to different people form colleagues, to their trusted connections to a network that is bigger [...]
Ok, so your professional career isn’t a game but in comparison to football- just as an example, there is a strategy in place for the big win…and so, with your professional career at stake, having a great strategy in place is essential. Tip #4: Game Strategy Figure out which department could benefit most from your [...]
Lists aren’t just for Christmas shopping! Taking the time to invest in your career will pay off tenfold and when you follow Tip #3, you are one step closer to landing that perfect job! Tip #3: List Your Companies Take some time to think about companies that you would like to work with and create [...]
You know that old saying, early bird gets the worm? Well albeit true, you still have to do your legwork in order to beat other candidates seeking the same position. Tip #2: Research The internet is so powerful and you can take the time to research companies you are interested in before you apply. Put [...]