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It’s worth asking if you can meet with someone from your prospective team before you accept the position. What better way to learn about the company culture and get insight on the day-to-day operations. Even with the right questions, interviews don’t always, possibly hardly ever, show the true culture and all the details of what you can expect. Just as your answers may have been rehearsed, so too might those of the people interviewing you. Take a chance, go that extra step, a

It doesn't have to take hours to craft the perfect message to a new contact. You can micro-network everyday for macro-results. Here are some tasks you can do if you only have five minutes: Like 3 LinkedIn posts Check a recruiter's Twitter feed and engage with their tweet Send a thank-you email Comment on a company’s Facebook post, a hiring manager’s Facebook post, or a group post Send a connection request on LinkedIn

This comes from a webinar I watched a few years ago with Chris Brogan, of Owner Media Group. (He has a fantastic newsletter on marketing/branding/business that comes out on Sundays.) How to tell people what you do: Shortest way to say what you do: The shortest way is just that. "Me? I’m a resume writer and job search consultant." Best phrase to explain it to others: The phrase to explain it to others? “I help people define their personal brand and create their future. ELI6:

The best LinkedIn invite I’ve had included a welcome video. It was the usual request to connect, and I accepted because we had a mutual connection. But I was beyond impressed by his response. He had a follow-up note with a video introducing himself. The note had so much authenticity in its simplicity. The greeting, thank you, and including his phone number made me feel somehow, touched, like I belonged to something. Here's what it said: Hi Lisa, Thank you for being part of my

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Write your “About” section so that it tells a good story - something that’s easy to read, insightful, and a bit more personal. Do this by going beyond just the hard skills and weaving in your soft skills too. Treating this section like a biography will help you as a storyteller. Highlight the qualities and personal attributes that make you a good fit for the companies and organizations you’re targeting. And lean on the “personal” part of your personal brand.

Change up your LinkedIn headline from time to time for better LI search. Test different keywords and different styles. Done well, it can be used to promote your brand statement, core marketing message, most enticing expertise, and/or something to help you stand out from all the others in your field. Be sure to keep your keywords in there - they’re still super important.

Navigating the job search journey can be an emotional rollercoaster, overwhelming, and a hit to your ego. However, maintaining focus and positivity is crucial. Here are some strategies: Build a Support System: Surround yourself with a strong support network to weather the ups and downs. Celebrate Successes: Acknowledge and reward your achievements, no matter how small, to boost morale. Learn from Setbacks: If a job doesn't pan out, view it as a learning opportunity rather

* This article was published in 2016 on the Huffington Post. Substitute online for in-person, and outside for inside for Covid...

By the time you reach the interview part of the job search process, there are several factors beyond your control. The first two are that...