Recruiter Visibility – Job Seeker Success

In today’s job market one of the most important things for you to do is to position yourself so that you can be easily found on the internet by recruiters and employers.  In order to do this you’ve got to be aware of how to build your online visibility.  When a recruiter or employer types » Read More

Project Management Careers

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

LinkedIn Networking Event in Los Angeles

If you’re in the LA area you may want to join hundreds of others for networking at this upcoming event on July 14th. Remember - over 80% of new jobs are found via networking, so make this the most important part of your job search. Read More

Web 2.0 in SF - Job Seekers, I hope you were there! What??

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

Whoa!! More layoffs coming…G.M. cutting 10,000

Just announced in the NY Times that G.M. will be cutting 10,000 salaried positions plus cut the salaries of others up to 10%. Layoffs are everywhere and more keep haunting us everyday.  What can a person do who is in the midst of this terrible ’storm’?  How can one prepare to face these difficult job search » Read More

Do You Give Networking the Cold Shoulder?

Many people think that the best way to get a job is to ‘broadcast‘ their resume to every job board in existence. A friend of mine who was looking for a new job thought a good day’s work was spending her time searching the job boards. I would tell her “what a waste » Read More

Is Networking in Your Genes?

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