A job search can feel like an emotional roller coaster.
Read up on some of the most common emotional downfalls that may occur in a job search and how to avoid them or work your way through them.
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Conquer the emotional downfalls of a job search
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How to build a professional network
Networking is about developing relationships that could be helpful to you in your job search and your career.
Building a professional network is achievable for almost everyone, by following these steps to identify your network and develop it.
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Older workers have strong prospects
Hear about effective job search strategies from older workers from career counselor John Coffey.
Coffey, age 70, speaks from personal—as well as professional—experience.
Make your next cover letter a great one!
Your cover letter is often your best opportunity to sell your skills and show your interest in a position.
New Year goal #1: Join a professional association
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Make 2017 the year you take a step that could be very good for your job search, and probably even better for your long term career success: join a professional association.
Job Clubs: Find support for your job search
Looking for a job can be a lonely business.
Participating in a job club can give your job search structure and connection.
Build your network through professional associations
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Whether you’re just starting out or already have an established career, a little bit of networking can pay off big.
CareerOneStop’s Professional Association Finder can help you locate professional networking groups in your field.
Networking? Start using social media!
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Even though networking is a very effective job search method, it can be daunting to pick up the phone or walk into a room and start talking.
Online networking offers another way to reach a large group of people who can power up your job search.
Should you pause your job search over the holidays?
Tempted to take a Thanksgiving-through-New-Years break from your job search?
You may want to rethink that plan.
Create your personal brand
Why take the time to develop a personal brand?
Besides helping you identify your personal strengths, having a brand can pull your resume to the top of the pile, make you shine in interviews, and leave your LinkedIn readers positively wowed.