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Follow-up is critical. In sales, it takes 7-10 “touches” with an account to close the deal. Create a system for keeping track of all your job search activities and develop a process for following up. That means following up on every resume you send, every networking contact you make, every interview. Know what you need to do and when and put it on your calendar so you don’t forget. Download this worksheet to get started:

Make it a goal to connect with one person, outside your family, every day. One way to do this is to ask for help. Here’s how: Set a...

The job search process is similar to a roller coaster ride. Just when you think you’re making progress and are at the top of your game,...

It is better to be strategic and narrow your search than to throw spaghetti at the wall and see what sticks. Eventually, the spaghetti...

Pick a group related to your area of interest and get involved. If you’ve aren’t already active on LinkedIn, this is the place to start....

If there was ever a time to hone your skills, a job search is it. And with the vast amount of online classes available, it’s easier than...

From a study by LinkedIn, research shows that 70% of all jobs are not published publicly on jobs sites and as much as 80% of jobs are...

A resume serves as a strategic tool aimed at propelling you to the next stage of the hiring process.

To enable the #OpenToWork feature: Click the Me icon at the top of your LinkedIn homepage. Click View profile. Click the Add profile...

LinkedIn will default to your job title unless you edit it. When you’re job searching, it makes the most sense to make it stand out with keywords that match what you’re looking for. Keep it at six to twelve words, 120 characters. Other options: Use your elevator pitch: I help job seekers create their future Share something personable: Content writing, keyword searching and finding the missing piece are a few of my favorite things. Actionable: Empowering job seekers to change