I’m a little behind the 8-ball on this one, but this advice applies year-round, not just during the holidays! If you have a friend who’s out of work, be sure to read this article so you say — and do — the right things. 5 Things Not to Say to a Job Seeker
What’s the difference between a resume and a LinkedIn profile? Brenda Bernstein of The Essay Expert answers this question and more on a recent interview posted on Bill Vick’s EmploymentDigest.net. Interview with The Essay Expert
If you are a small business debating whether or not to join your local Chamber of Commerce, this article might help you make the decision. I belong to the Madison Chamber of Commerce and have gotten great value out of my membership. I have made numerous networking contacts and know that I am part of the business community in Madison, Wisconsin. The Real Value of Joining a Local Chamber of Commerce
I’ve been hearing from a lot of people that they are having difficulty locating past contacts for recommendations and references. Here is a Wall Street Journal article by Dana Mattioli that may help: Ways Job Seekers Can Find Old Contacts
One of the most important things to do as a job seeker or a business networker is to build your connections on LinkedIn. Susan Ireland provides key advice on how to write effective invitations that will succeed in building your network… and she also warns against lazy invitations that can turn people off. 2 Lazy LinkedIn Invitations That Can Burn Bridges – from Susan Ireland’s Job Lounge
Simple and slightly hokey but spot-on networking tips. Video: How To Network from Howcast.
This article is a great companion piece to the job networking tips videos I posted on October 9. My own experience is that networking is the best way to maintain fruitful connections and stay active in the community, and ultimately to generate clients. Another business owner, a close friend of mine, noticed a drop-off in her business and suddenly realized she had stopped having “coffee dates”! Remember, networking is about connections, and you don’t even have to talk business to make it work. Working Networking Interviews into Your Week - by Christine Bolzan
Do you believe that you can’t get the job you want because you don’t know the right people? Molly Wendell from executives network shares her wisdom on how to get connected. If you’re afraid of networking, resist networking, or just plain don’t like it, or if you love it and want tips on how to do it better, these clips might give you the boost you’re looking for.
