by C. Blackwell | Jun 12, 2019 | Career Advice, Interview Tips, Leadership, Networking
Networking is the #1 way for you to find a new job. If you’re networking efforts don’t seem to lead anywhere, you may need to evaluate the quality of your network. Take some time to think about your network’s strengths, weaknesses and opportunities.Without an...
by C. Blackwell | May 3, 2019 | Career Advice, Networking
One important aspect of any job search is to get out of the house and away from living in front of your computer. It’s easy to spend most of your day answering job board ads, but that’s very time consuming. It’s also where you will have the greatest competition and...
by C. Blackwell | Apr 18, 2019 | Career Advice
We often hear from job seekers, “I’m so tired of hearing that I’m ‘not a fit’. What does that even mean? This feedback does not help me know what to change on my resume, during my interview or even during my follow up process!”This is a very...
by C. Blackwell | Feb 1, 2019 | Career Advice
More than 90% of recruiters use LinkedIn as their primary search tool, this is not an understatement. If you’re a professional, you need to not only be on LinkedIn, you need to be using it to your full advantage. Don’t believe me? Think about it this way: If tomorrow...
by C. Blackwell | Jan 4, 2019 | Career Advice, Networking
Six Tips to Revive Your Job SearchWhether you are a recent college grad or seasoned professional, looking for a new job is a stressful process. Unfortunately, your job search will almost always take more time than you anticipated. The following tips will help escalate...
by C. Blackwell | Dec 3, 2018 | Career Advice
When you provide references or accept recommendations, you could be hurting your ability to obtain a job offer. For this reason, it is wise to coach anyone who offers to provide a recommendation or reference.Recommendations on LinkedIn list the most recent...
