Monthly Archives: November 2012
How to Get Job References
If you’re looking for a job, you will need to have references to give a prospective employer. Many employers will ask for them in the first interview, but sometimes you’ll be surprised if they don’t. That might mean that they’re not … Continue reading
Tips for Working with Human Resources (HR)
Unless clients are looking for a position in Human Resources (HR), career coaches often advise them to bypass HR and directly contact the hiring manager in the department where they want to land a job. Very good advice, most of … Continue reading
What If I Lose My Job? Or, I Already Lost My Job?
Lost about losing your job? Losing your job can be a traumatic experience. You’ve lost your income (unless you negotiated a severance package, which is a very smart thing to do), you’ve lost what was probably a significant piece of … Continue reading
How to Ask for a Job or Career Contact
Sometimes the hardest part of face-to-face networking is contacting the individual and asking for a meeting. Here are some tips to get your foot in the door to speak with a network contact: How to Network by Phone One way … Continue reading
How to Network Your Way to a New Job or Career
How to network for a job? Although a majority of job seekers spend many hours applying to jobs on line, the fact is that 65-75% of people find their positions through “informal contacts.” This means networking, an activity some people … Continue reading
