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Lessons Learned in the Job Search
Aug 30, 2010 - I was speaking with Mike, one of our Executives Network members, recently about his job search. He said it was certainly the hardest thing he’d ever done. And while he felt like he was close to landing, he had a few lessons he learned in the process...click here to find out
How many contacts does it take to get a job at your target company?
Aug 3, 2010 - Really? How many people do you need to connect with to get the job of your dreams? Just one, right? All it takes is one. It reminds me of that old...click here to find out
How good are you at dealing with difficult situations?
July 5, 2010 - I was at a yoga retreat a few weeks ago. It was incredible. One entire weekend of practicing yoga, talking about yoga, and thinking about how it positively affects our lives. During one of the sessions, Sumit, my teacher, talked about...click here to find out
Keith Ferrazzi asks...Are the relationships you’ve built today the ones that will help you succeed in the future?
May 19, 2010 - Your network is your net worth. That’s what Keith says. Keith Ferrazzi, bestselling author of Never Eat Alone and Who’s Got Your Back, joined us for a webinar on Building Relationships That Matter. Listening to him was....click here to find out
What's the difference between a video resume and a train wreck?
May 9, 2010 - Nothing! That’s what! Absolutely nothing!
I saw a video resume the other day. It was the best video resume I’ve ever seen. But for the record, I am not a fan of video resumes (to put it lightly). For the most part, I think....click here to find out
What's the biggest issue of 2010?
March 21, 2010 - It was something like being on The View! I was on a panel for the Women in Business event last week. Ilana, Editor of the Business Journal, started the discussion by asking each of the four panelists...click here to find out
Is your lack of industry experience wrongfully taking you out of the running for the right position?
January 10, 2010 - Three times in the last month I’ve been asked if I’m a medical doctor. Those in question were not run-of-the-mill citizens. They were...click here to find out
Are you worth recruiting?
December 3, 2009 - If you know anything about me, you know that I’m really into football. And I mean really into it! One Saturday, last month, was...click here to find out
Why your 'need' of a job is getting in the way of actually getting a job.
November 6, 2009 - I was riding my bike this morning when I passed a handwritten sign. It said “Car Painter Needs Work” and listed a phone number. My initial thought was...click here to find out
How do you get out and network when you have a physical injury?
October 12, 2009 - Well, there’s no easy way to hide an injury – unless you do all of your networking over the phone. Diane, one of our Executives Network members, recently had a spinal cord injury from...click here to find out
How your conversations are keeping you from being an effective networker.
September 21, 2009 - Last week, I was talking to a friend of mine. “How are you doing?” she asked. “I’m really tired. I was on six different planes and three different hotels in three days, but it was…” Before I could...click here to find out
How to dramatically increase your networking opportunities by making one minor change.
September 1, 2009 - I was riding my bike this morning. I came up to an intersection to make a left turn. I pulled into the middle of the intersection, just like...click here to find out
Do you have any idea how fascinating the people are that you'll meet at your next networking event?
August 14, 2009 - I went to a funeral a few years ago. My sister’s friend’s mom passed away. My memory of her mom was...click here to find out
Why being an expert won't always get you the job.
July 27, 2009 - I went to a conference last week. At lunch, I was sitting at a half-filled table. Two of the people happened to be presenting at breakout sessions during the 2pm time slot later that day. Debbie, an attendee, was trying to...click here to find out
"I wouldn't mind working there" and other phrases to never use in the job search.
February 13, 2009 - I was interviewed by Channel 2 in Denver this morning. One of the questions the reporter asked me was this: If, when targeting a company or position, is it was okay to say...click here to find out
Do you know why you were put in this job search?
February 10, 2009 - I just got back from drinks with some friends. One person, Joe, was telling me that he needs to get his knee replaced. Seeing that he didn’t quite look like a card-carrying member of AARP, I asked him...click here to find out
How can you tell when a company is just not that into you?
February 6, 2009 - I was in the Dallas airport the other day and ran into a guy that I dated last year. Well, to say we dated is probably an extreme. We went on two dates. I thought...click here to find out
Networking Tip: Your Email Address
February 3, 2009 - If you’re using your personal email address for the job search. STOP!! You’ll have to...click here to find out
Networking Tip: Always bring something to take notes with.
January 28, 2009 - I am constantly amazed at the number of people who show up at a networking event completely unprepared. I was having a conversation with...click here to find out
Does your target industry mean what you think it means?
January 25, 2009 - The other day, in one of our Executives Network meetings, Adam was describing his target industry. He said he’d like to work in the Service industry. That’s perfect if everyone knows...click here to find out
Are you getting the most out of every networking event?
January 21, 2009 - I just got back from an Executives Network Happy Hour in San Francisco. It was really great! What made it so great was...click here to find out
Don’t confuse a networking event with a job search meeting. Act accordingly.
January 18, 2009 - Too many times, people in the job search go to every function regardless of type and act like it’s a job search meeting. It goes something like this...click here to find out
The Job Search Meeting...it could be the key to your next position.
January 12, 2009 - Every good job search includes participation in meetings that are strictly for job seekers. Why is this important? People who are in the search typically know...click here to find out
Changes to make in 2009 that will help you find a better job.
January 9, 2009 - I’ve always hated when people make resolutions for the New Year. I hate even more those lists from the previous year - forget the past, move on, focus on...click here to find out
Why would someone I don't even know help me in my job search?
December 21, 2008 - Good question. Let me ask you something. If you had the opportunity to help someone, would you? Of course you would. Guess what?...click here to find out
Being out of work during the holidays may be the greatest gift of all.
December 18, 2008 - Merry Christmas. Happy Hanukkah. Bah Humbug. When you’re out of work, it’s sometimes difficult to get into the holiday spirit while you’re mind is...click here to find out
Networking Tip: How to get better conversations by asking smart questions.
December 10, 2008 - Don't ruin a networking opportunity by focusing so much on your job search, you forget the person you're meeting with might actually...click here to find out
The Interview: How to secure a call back...and possibly the job!
December 7, 2008 - In the interview, is it appropriate to ask for the job right then and there? Sometimes. Think about it from a sales perspective. A great salesperson will...click here to find out
Networking Pitfall: Making assumptions why someone hasn't responded
December 4, 2008 - Let’s say you contacted someone on Monday. It’s now Wednesday and you’re trying to figure out why that person is avoiding you! Here’s a thought...click here to find out
What makes you different...I mean really different?
December 2, 2008 - If I sit in one more executive job search/networking meeting and listen to some CIO tell me what makes him different is that “I work with people, process and technology” I think I’ll...click here to find out
The thank you note...important or insignificant?
November 30, 2008 - In honor of the Thanksgiving weekend, I thought it appropriate to comment on the use of thank you notes - especially when it comes to...click here to find out
Are you managing your job search to produce the greatest returns?
November 25, 2008 - I was visiting my friend, Mike, in New York recently. Mike is a trader on the commodities exchange. He’s been trading for more than...click here to find out
My skills are transferable...right?
November 23, 2008 - How many times do I hear from people in the job search who say: “I don’t want to focus on any one industry because I believe my skills are transferable.” Guess what?...click here to find out
Networking Pitfall: Offering to take them to lunch.
November 21, 2008 - What? Why is this a pitfall? Who doesn’t like lunch? Well, I like lunch, but I don’t know if I like you yet. And the thought of meeting you for the first time over what may be...click here to find out
How to get a meeting with anyone.
November 19, 2008 - So, you’ve done your homework. You know with whom you’d like to meet. You even have a referral to that person (and if you don’t, get one!). Now what do you do...click here to find out
Thanks for the LinkedIn Invite...Who are you?
November 17, 2008 - I just received another one. Another LinkedIn invitation from someone, and I don’t have a clue who he is. This happens a lot. I’m not certain what prompts these strangers to...click here to find out
Networking Pitfall: Calling someone Mr. or Ms.
November 15, 2008 - After you’ve graduated from college, the only appropriate time to address someone with the title Mr., Mrs. or Ms. is...click here to find out
Why do we spend more time preparing for a water landing than a job search?
November 13, 2008 - Every time I get on an airplane (which is quite frequently these days), the flight attendants go through the same emergency drill. Not once have I had to...click here to find out
When was the last time you received a letter?
November 11, 2008 - If you’re like most people, it’s been quite a while. I used to love checking my mailbox for letters. Now I’m lucky if I check it every...click here to find out
Just one word to say about cold calling.
November 9, 2008 - Don’t! Just don’t! Be very un-Nike-like. Don’t do it! Here’s what people are thinking when the phone rings...click here to find out
Nobody cares about your resume.
November 7, 2008 - So quit sending it to everyone you know in hopes that they “know of a job that’s perfect for you.” The other day, my friend asked me to review her resume. With a deep sigh, I said...click here to find out
Networking Pitfall: The Referral Inquisition
November 5, 2008 - Nothing’s worse than giving a referral, and then getting the equivalent of the Spanish Inquisition as to the strategy of how they should approach...click here to find out
Here's my card. Uhhh, no thanks!
November 3, 2008 - I was in a taxi the other day and the driver was sharing some incredible insight that he read in a networking book. It said...click here to find out
How do I stay in touch without being a pest?
November 1, 2008 - I spoke with Anne the other day. Two weeks ago, she went through a round of interviews and thought it went...click here to find out
Thanks, but I already have a contact.
October 30, 2008 - When I sit in the Executives Network meetings, I listen to people offer up a contact, only to have the person on the receiving end say...click here to find out
A Referral vs. an Introduction. Which is better?
October 28, 2008 - About two weeks ago, my friend Alex told me was very excited because he spoke with an ex-colleague and that person was going to make an introduction to a CEO friend of his. I said...click here to find out
Networking Pitfall: Being Mysterious
October 26, 2008 - Nothing makes me more suspicious than the phone call that goes something like this...click here to find out
You're doing it wrong!!
October 24, 2008 - I’ve watched people in the job search for more than six years. And as the economy gets worse, so does your approach to finding and landing the next great opportunity. Here’s what “You’re Doing it Wrong” looks like...click here to find out
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