Now is the Time To Set Up Informational Interviews
Posted on October 22, 2009
Whether you have a job or are searching, informational interviews are a big key to success. Instead of sitting around waiting for call-backs and interviews, human resources professionals recommend that job seekers set up informational interviews with managers and executives within the …
Get More Interviews With CareerShift
Posted on May 13, 2009
Use CareerShift to get more interviews. In a bad economy, many industries are negatively affected and competition for jobs increases. This makes using job boards (as your primary strategy) incredibly difficult and depressing, since this is where competition for positions is most fierc …
Handling Job Search Rejection
Posted on March 19, 2009
Remaining positive after receiving a rejection notice can be tough. The key to handling rejection is in being prepared and not taking the notice personally. Successful candidates continue to job-hunt, stay positive, motivated and learn from the process. Even the best and seemingly mos …
Get Great References Ready Now
Posted on February 5, 2009
It is inevitable that at some point in your job search you will be asked for references, and when you are, you want to be sure you have a great group of advocates who are prepared with answers that will help rather than hinder your chances at landing the position. References are somet …
Happy Holidays from CareerShift
Posted on December 19, 2008
The following information hit home with me, so I am passing it on….. Happy Holidays from CareerShift. “For most college seniors returning home after final exams, this holiday season will be more about resumes and networking than laundry and mom’s cooking. This year’s graduating class …
Back to Basic Networking Tips for Job Seekers
Posted on December 17, 2008
Research is telling us that over 85% of jobs landed are because of networking. Using CareerShift can open the world of networking up for any job seeker, however at last month’s Career Directors International Conference in Seattle, I was reminded that networking creates fear in most jo …
Emphasizing Skills and Experience to Address Employers’ Needs
Posted on September 18, 2008
We tell job seekers to have an elevator speech ready at all times. What about the professional in charge of helping the job seeker? Having information ready to make a quick point or having a quick email topic to keep communication lines open is important for Career Services profession …
Create an Effective and Memorable Elevator Speech
Posted on August 12, 2008
“You may never know what results come from your action. But if you do nothing, there will be no result.” – Mahatma Gandhi As the new academic year unfolds, we all hope our returning students come armed to be prepared and organized to embark on the activities of the Fall recruiting sea …