Networking Archive

Conventional wisdom says that job seekers ought to present a professional image to potential employers. While a majority of people agree that’s the case, there is a variety

When starting a job search after having had many years of great success in the workforce, some of the foundations of job seeking can sometimes fall by the

Ugh! Another rainy day in New York City.…bringing the rainfall to a record breaking total not seen since 1934. It’s too much; I want to get out of

The tendency, for most people in a job search, is to wait too long before following up on networking contacts, leads, or introductions. There are several reasons they

These days we all know we need an elevator speech, especially if you’re a job seeker or a business owner.  An elevator speech can be a great and

With the current average job search lasting somewhere around 36 weeks many people ask me what they can do to speed up the process. My advice to them

When you’re ready to head out to industry events to chat with other professionals, it’s important to exhibit proper networking etiquette in order to build mutually beneficial relationships

Recently, Eileen Habelow, Senior Vice President of organizational development for Ranstad (second largest HR and staffing firm in the world) presented what she calls “old school” tools for