Networking
Outbound Networking – creating a net of contacts that can help you find work
By: John Holmgren TheExpertResumeWriter.com “MAN! I have to have a job! Someone said that Networking helps. I’ll try it.” Networking is critical! Statistics show 70%+ of the best jobs come from word-of-mouth recommendation: In other words, networking. Friends help friends. However, when thinking about networking, most folks will tell a few people they think won’t…
Read MoreLet’s Consider Two Types of Networking: Inbound and Outbound
By: John Holmgren TheExpertResumeWriter.com The most important fact about job hunting: nearly all “good” jobs come through word-of-mouth. Networking. That means finding a common link between you and the hiring manager. Pretend you are the hiring manager. You have a good job to fill. In this economy there will be lots of applicants. You, the…
Read MoreHow To Find A Job In A Jobless Recovery
By John Challenger, CEO Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. Advertise your job loss. If knowing the right people helps to get your foot in the door, then it is essential that the right people know you are seeking a job. An unfortunate obstacle to job search success is pride. Too often people are embarrassed to…
Read MoreNETWORKING – THE BEST WAY TO LOCATE A PREMIER POSITION
By John Holmgren, TheExpertResumeWriter.com Overview – The problem Newspapers and online bulletin boards are fine for locating ordinary jobs. However, an open secret is that the best positions rarely appear there. With thousands of resumes posted online in virtually every discipline, and employer searches done by keywords, your resume suffers long odds of getting you…
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