I preach all the time how important it is in a job search to have a steady stream of job lead referrals coming from your network. Few disagree with this. Few also do much about it. Oh they go through the motions, they generate a lot of activity…
Category Archive for ‘Networking’ 
Mediocre Networking equals Failed Job Search
I just published a blog on our HIRE and RETAIN Top Talent Blog aimed at hiring executives and managers on the subject of networking.
You can read this blog posting on networking for Executives and Managers by CLICKING HERE.
Outrageous Claim ? Networkin…
Establish Your Job Search Credibility on LinkedIn – Job Search Tactic #6
Did you know LinkedIn provides an instant credibility building tool for developing your personal brand?
Did you know that within just a few weeks you have an ability to rise to the top of recruiters, hr professionals, and hiring manager radar screens?
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How Recruiters Search Using LinkedIn & What We Look For
So much has been written on the importance of a complete and compelling LinkedIn profile. I am currently working on two searches for which I am extensively using LinkedIn to source candidates. From what I have seen, one would think that LinkedIn is e…
Your LinkedIn Profile May Be More Critical Than Your Resume In A Job Search
This is an important discussion that I believe will accelerate over the next few years, especially for professionals and those in managerial positions. However, I still believe that the discussion is very relevant for all others.
Right now this is the,…
Who Cares What Your Status is on LinkedIn? Job Search Tactic #4
Lots of people care!
Your network wants to be given an opportunity to clap for you!
That’s why you should be updating your status every 24-48 hours.
Your network wants to know how your job search is progressing
Your network wants to know the type o…
Is Your LinkedIn Profile Hurting Your Job Search?
At a recent Vistage meeting of about 20 CEOs we were discussing using social media as a way to find people. One of the CEOs indicated it is also a great way to eliminate people.
I wasn’t overly surprised to learn that many hadn’t thought…
How Would You Rate Your LinkedIn Profile?
I recently asked this question on LinkedIn, “How would you rate your LinkedIn profile?” The choices were, poor, fair, good or very good. I wasn’t referring to completeness based on the LinkedIn scale. I wanted to know how you would ra…
Don’t Be Like Groucho Marx – Job Search Tactic #2
Groucho Marx once said “I don’t want to belong to any club that would accept me as a member.”
Groucho must not have been conducting a job search when he made that comment.
Joining Groups (like clubs) on LinkedIn is an excellent way to engage with…
Stop Being a LinkedIn Lurker: Job Search Tactic #3
Sounds like something you could be arrested for – maybe even a felony conviction.
Seriously, if you want to take your job search to another level, you’ve got to engage in communicating and interacting on the primary social media forum for professio…
