People often ask me if LinkedIn is worthwhile for a job search. It can be very useful, if you put some work into it to make it effective. I found in my own case that once I passed a threshhold of around 100 direct connections, it made a huge difference in the results I saw. […]
I’ve many times seen postings requesting leads to recruiters…and sometimes respond to them. Here’s a sample: “Dear Mr. Hadley, I am jobless and I was wondering how I can find a good headhunter?” First off, rather than simply relying on a headhunter, why not do some serious networking to also uncover great opportunities
“I’m listening to your networking sessions. I have a specific question re: “approach.” I have a contact that I’m linked to via LinkedIn. I also worked with her on a major initiative. She currently is at the Director level and there is a manager level position being advertised. I have her work phone number
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“The last company I worked for was small and didn’t pay very well. I gained a lot of experience but my pay doesn’t match my last position. I am attempting to get interviewed/hired into a position that is a step up from my last position and a large jump in pay but I am having
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“John, I took your “5 Secrets” seminar in 2005, when the software company I worked for essentially collapsed. I then went with another small software start-up, which was acquired last year “at below market rates” and was immediately laid off by the acquiring company. Since then I have pursued two directions: My passion, returning
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“I am working for a recruiting firm, and have been told that I can stay if I accept a 40% cut in pay until business picks up. A bucket of ice water in the face does not adequately describe my initial thoughts. I am at a crossroads as unemployment would be more for me after
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“In one of my interviews, I was asked the following questions: What are the qualities that “you think” your colleagues like in you? What are the traits that “you think” are disliked? I just wanted to know how should we answer such a question and what is the purpose of such a question?” These are
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“Recently I began attending an 8-week career seminar. At age 62, I have not had permanent work since 2006, following the 2nd of two layoffs in less than 2 years. I cannot say that I have ever found my “sweet spot” as to doing work that I love. I have also taken several assessment tests
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“How should I handle a question as to why I would consider leaving an employer that I have been with for a relatively short time? I have been employed with my current employer for 7 months, the previous employer was for 8 years.” You need to keep your answer short and simple…the longer the answer,
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When was the last time you asked your boss about his or her goals and challenges? Most of the time, we are very focused on our own goals. We are interested in our boss’s goals to the extent they impact our day to day work. But do we dig very deeply into our
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