Whether you’re currently searching for a job or not, becoming a member of professional organizations is a great way to increase your network, provide volunteer services, as well as open up opportunities for new job opportunities. Interested in becoming involved in your community? Check out the APA, whose mission is to “…provide leadership in the development » Read More
Just when you think that everyone has thought of everything someone thinks of something NEW! I love that - for a girl who is an ‘idea queen’ it makes my day to find something new out there, especially in the world of job search. Here’s one I found today: WorkYourCareer - a job search tool built » Read More
Are you a Project Manager or thinking of getting into that field? An important part of your networking strategy to gain access into a new field and/or find a new position is to be sure that you are associated with the organizations that represent your field. In the case of Project Management there are several » Read More
Guest post by Kevin Donlin – This week I’m re-running three of the best networking tips I’ve found recently to help you find a job faster. These proven networking tactics get results in good times and in bad. Which can you try today? 1) Network with the Recently Departed David Perry, author of “Guerrilla Marketing For Job Hunters 2.0,” shares » Read More
Guest Post - Heather Gardner…our FiredUP Careers featured expert – Looking for a job right now is tough. But hang in there, hold on tight and keep the job search momentum going. It’s amazing how much opportunity will come your way if you lay a solid foundation, nurture and continually build what you start. I talk to » Read More
We’re excited to team up with Job Re-Joov… here is the press release: FiredUP Careers and Job Re-Joov team together - bringing job seekers top quality resources along with ‘encouragement’ to win the job! June 30, 2009, Los Gatos, CA – FiredUP Careers, a uniquely focused career coaching company, announced today that it has teamed with the » Read More
Guest Post by Kevin Donlin – The current job market could most charitably be described as rotten. Employers and job seekers alike are scared. They’re uncertain of the future and worried about what to do next. You, too? If so, here’s an idea: Why not try something different in your job search? Specifically, why not try the following two counter-intuitive » Read More
I had the pleasure of attending one of the Executives Network meetings last week in San Francisco and wanted to give you a heads-up in the event you decide to attend in the future. This job search networking meeting is small but mighty. This is a group that accepts members who are director level and » Read More
I took the opportunity to attend a CSix Bay Area networking event last Thursday in Saratoga, CA and wanted to give you the basics on the event and what to expect should you be in the area and decide to attend in the future. The CSix event (which you can access on WorkIt.com) is very well » Read More
There is no doubt about it - networking is the best way to find a new job. In fact studies have shown that over 80% of jobs are found via networking. And, in this day and age there is so much available on the networking front. Here is a new one I came across “CupOfCoffeeNetworkers“. » Read More
Being a huge proponent of growing your network the Web 2.0 conference I attended this past week was a perfect example of just what I mean about networking outside your regular arena to find new opportunities and gain new connections, while at the same time gathering new up-to-date marketplace knowledge. This was a great event and » Read More
Amazing…who would have thought that a site focused on one question “what are you doing”, that only allows you 140 characters to answer the question would turn into such a sensation? Not only that, but would also turn in to the latest way to conduct your job search? Well, Twitter has managed to » Read More
Who wouldn’t want that? Do you know someone who might be a fit for a job opening? Well…earn $10k if they get hired! Really, here is a site that is set up strictly to help employers get their candidates via personal leads and social networking and you can reap the benefits (well some of the » Read More
Yesterday I was at Kinko’s making some copies and I overheard a ‘classic’ networking conversation (yes, overheard…it unfolded right next to me and the only way out of hearing it would have been to have my iPod on). My point with blogging on this is to share the beauty of networking in hopes that if » Read More
I took an assessment some time ago called The Birkman. It was a great insight into my interests, usual style (how people see me), my underlying needs, as well as my stress behaviors…great assessment. The coach interpreting the assessment for me said “Robin – you are a true networker”. It is true, I love to » Read More
Get a personal business card. If you do not have a business card it’s time to get one for both professional and networking reasons. You do not have to wait until you are employed with a company before you have ‘your card’. You simply choose a card, list your name, profession (the one you received » Read More
Let’s face it – the entire process of job search can just be monstrously overwhelming, which is why you have got to get a plan together in order to tackle the monster. It is really best to think about job search as ‘your current job’. Holding this perspective is a way that can enable you » Read More
A colleague of mine sent this link over to me the other day and said I should check it out and I’m glad I did. A huge part of our professional lives is supported, if not determined, by our ability to network and build relationships. The site, Meetup (with about 2.5 million members) is a » Read More
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