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Stop Networking… Start Building Relationships
If you, like me, feel a wave of panic coming on when you hear the word “networking,” it might be time for a change.
Let’s start by not calling it that. Reframe. Here’s how I’d like you to think about it instead: “relationship building”… 
Do I Really Have to Network to Get a Job?
Like it or not, we’re in a tough job market. I spoke to someone recently that was downright angry that what they did in the past just doesn’t seem to work anymore. In two previous job searches (in 1998 and 2005), all he had to do was post his resume on the major job boards. He got calls, interviews, and ultimately his new jobs.
Now he posts his resume, applies to dozens of jobs online… and NOTHING!
Different times call for different measures…
About Face: Live Events Key to Building a Personal Network
As much as we can network and build our brand online, long-lasting relationships must be nurtured in person. And networking events: meet-ups, conferences – and their little-brother “unconferences” – are a great place to get some face time… and make true in-person connections.
But how do you know which events to attend… and which will just be a waste of your time? Here are 3 considerations to consider when choosing where your face-to-face networking time is best spent:
Posted in Career, Career Advice, Networking
Tagged career advice, live events, networking, personal brand, personal network
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Two Must-Have Tools to Visually Showcase Your Talent
Whether you want to get noticed by employers, are looking to network or attract freelance work the internet gives anyone the power to own as much digital terrain as we want; showcasing your talent online continues to get easier and easier.
Most of already know about LinkedIn, but are there other options as well? Here are a couple tools you may want to try out to showcase your talent online…
#InternPro Chat: “What You Don’t Know About LinkedIn Can Kill… Your Career”
“I don’t know how to use LinkedIn.”
“I thought LinkedIn was for… older folks.”
We see these comments often… here at YouTern and repeatedly in social media. And we certainly address this issue often at speaking engagements at colleges and universities.
However, we’re also seeing this mindset change. In fact, many college students and young professionals now realize that networking is a critical component of a successful career…
Posted in Career Advice, LinkedIn, Networking, young professional
Tagged career advice, college students, InternPro, LinkedIn, networking, young professionals
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Job Search Fail: Sending a Resume First
Many job seekers measure ob search productivity by how many resumes they send. They seem to believe,”If I get my resume to enough employers, someone will surely hire me!”
In their quest for hitting their daily or weekly resume quota, however, “quaified” and fit” seem to be secondary considerations. The job seekers fail to consider what happens on the receiving end, and are surprised and discouraged when they get no response…
Posted in job search, resume
Tagged job search, job search research, job search strategy, job seekers, networking, resume
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