Archive for September, 2009

As you may know this is probably the toughest time since the Great Depression to find jobs. There are now 6+ job seekers for every available position. Likewise, several fellow job seekers have asked me this question: “How do I maintain hope during these challenging times?” Below are 10 ways job seekers can stay encouraged during a daunting job hunt.

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How many times have you heard that networking is the key to your next opportunity? How many of you feel uncomfortable networking for a job?

If you want to learn how to successfully network with confidence, you must tune in to “How to Network Your Way into Your Dream Job.” Tactics and techniques to consistently network with confidence.

Expert guest, Rhonda Sher or “The Two Minute Networker” will discuss:

• 1. Why it’s important to always network (and not just when you need a job)
• 2. How to consistently build and add value to your network
• 3. How to develop a 30 second elevator pitch
• 4. How to successfully network to acquire insider information about companies, job leads, and referrals to hiring managers

This is a show you do not want to miss. So be sure to tune in.

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Last week I provided step by step instructions of how to locate a company insider (with a common connection) using LinkedIn to deliver your resume and cover letter directly to the hiring manager. This article described an ideal situation with no bumps in the road. However, you may encounter obstacles along the way which include the inability to locate a company insider, to reach the company insider by phone, and/or to locate the company insider’s email. This article will provide advanced techniques you can use when you encounter these obstacles.

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