Looking for a job can be a lonely business.
Participating in a job club can give your job search structure and connection.
Tag: networking
Build your network through professional associations
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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Posted in Businesses and employers, Career changers, Career counselors, Entry-level workers, Job seekers, Older workers, Parents, Students, Veterans, Workers with criminal records, Workers with disabilities
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.
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.
3 tips for getting a job when you have a criminal record
Job hunting is hard work under any circumstances, but nearly 70 million U.S. adults face an additional challenge: convincing an employer to hire them when they have a criminal record.
So what can you do if you’re one of those 70 million? Here are three steps you can take to increase your chances of being hired.
Freelance work opportunities are growing
Employers are offering more freelance, or contract work, opportunities. This may be a good time to explore freelancing, or a blend of freelancing and traditional employment.
How’s your elevator speech?
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Posted in Career changers, Entry-level workers, Job seekers, Older workers, Students, Uncategorized
Not sure how your elevator speech is—or even what an elevator speech is?
Now’s the time to dust off, create, or brush up your 30-second career pitch.
That’s your elevator speech: a quick and unique introduction to who you are, what you do best, and why someone should hire you.