by Susan Caplan | Feb 4, 2015 | Blog
Whether you are a student getting ready to graduate or someone that is re-entering the job market, I can’t emphasize enough the importance of having a business card. Your business card is the first introduction of you as a professional. Hand your business card...
by Susan Caplan | Feb 4, 2015 | Blog
Whether you’re attending a job fair on a college campus or one in the community, be prepared. Remember, marketing is about buying or selling a product/service in the marketplace. That is what you are doing at the job fair, except YOU are the product. ...
by Susan Caplan | Feb 4, 2015 | Blog
Hopefully the job market is getting better. I know of three people that got jobs this last month. Brandon got a job with a company that rejected him ‘twice’ earlier last year. Still, he really wanted to get into this company. He sent ongoing emails...
by Susan Caplan | Feb 4, 2015 | Blog
Remember, a big part about the job search is building relationships. So whether they’ve helped you get a job, provided leads, made personal introductions or were there as support, let them know you’ve appreciated their assistance. You may even want to send a gift or...
by Susan Caplan | Feb 4, 2015 | Blog
You are going to meet a lot of people during your job search. It’s critical to be able to explain what you’re looking for in a few sentences. I’ve heard this called a number of things; a 60 second pitch, a quick sell, and an elevator pitch. The name...
by Susan Caplan | Feb 4, 2015 | Blog
Building relationships is a critical part of your job search strategy. While it is beneficial to include a minimum of two business networking events per month, also focus on volunteer work for a charity. Volunteering is a great way to give back while meeting...
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