When you’re on the hunt for a new job, the more you can do to attract positive attention to yourself the better. Let’s talk about some unconventional ways to get your name out there and increase your visibility to recruiters, hiring managers, and others. Customize your LinkedIn URL Did you know that you have the
You probably already know that to be successful you have to sell yourself. There’s no getting around it. It doesn’t matter if you’re an entrepreneur or employed–you have to let people know your value. Whether you’re working toward a promotion, trying to gain new clients, or trying to land a job, your ability to convince
If you’re in the middle of job searching, you’ve probably already read a million articles telling you how to optimize your LinkedIn profile. (We’ve covered the topic of using LinkedIn for networking as well, so check this post and this post for tips on how to do that.) But I want to talk to you
This post is a continuation of Networking 101: Be the Connector (Part 1). If you follow our newsletter and took last week’s challenge, you’ve done the “easy” bit; you’ve introduced two people you know well because they had simpatico interests, challenges, or abilities. But consider the following scenario: your friend or colleague needs help with
Is this situation familiar? You’re having lunch with a friend or colleague, and you’re completely geeking out about some topic, and your companion says to you: “You really ought to meet my friend James. You guys would have so much to talk about!” And then you never, ever meet James? Or perhaps something similar happened
So many people go through life unsatisfied and unfulfilled, waking up each morning to trudge to a job they hate doing work they don’t find meaningful. This happens for many reasons: because we have bills to pay. Because we don’t know what else to do. Because we have grown complacent. Because the idea of starting
This blog post is the second part of a 2-part series. If you missed part 1, perfecting your presence, check it out now. Ready to move forward? Let’s go. The hardest part about networking on LinkedIn is the cold emailing. It’s a necessary evil, but it can be intimidating. Reaching out to someone you don’t
The best time to look for a job is when you already have one, and the best time to build your network is before you need one. Building strong relationships with coworkers, managers, and industry colleagues is an important part of your career strategy. But sometimes it’s necessary to cultivate relationships with people you don’t
A lot of people in the job market are really bad at networking. Really bad. And the reason is simple: people, in general, are bad at networking. Maybe we’re bad at it because we don’t really know what it is. Maybe we’re bad at it because we don’t want to put ourselves out there, or