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Introduction

Most jobs, about 80%, are in the “hidden” job market, obtained through personal contacts and referrals. It is important that everyone you know be aware that you are looking for a job so that the “word of mouth” process can begin to work on your behalf. Following the networking diamond below, your networking process should include the people that are closest to you, … [ Read more ]

Author: George Washington University | Source: The Graduate Career Center | Subjects: Networking, Uncategorized

I. Target Your Search: Before you start your job search process, do some research on the market. Choose at least two career targets that are realistic for your level of experience and qualifications. DO NOT communicate that you will accept “any job”. If you reach a dead end with a target, you can always broaden or reformulate your job search target. 

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Author: George Washington University | Source: The Graduate Career Center | Subjects: Networking, Networking Overview

Here are 10 Networking Tips from Keith Ferrazzi, a man who needs two PalmPilots to keep track of all his contacts, people like Bill Clinton and Michael Milken.

1. Don’t network just to network.
   “Well, what do you want?” Ferrazzi will ask any would-be networker seeking instruction in the art. What do you want? “If your aspirations lie with the crème de la crème,” he says,

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Author: Tahl Raz | Source: The 10 Secrets of a Master Networker | Original Publication: Inc. Magazine | Subject: Networking

Keith ferrazzi’s favorite places to hang with other people on the rise.

• Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO). The organization is for executive managers under the age of 44 and has regional chapters across the United States.
• Political fund-raisers. Although Ferrazzi once ran for office as a Republican, he no longer openly discusses his political affiliation. Why? So he can have access to both parties. He does

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Author: Tahl Raz | Source: The 10 Secrets of a Master Networker | Original Publication: Inc. Magazine | Subject: Networking

• Formal organization. Do you connect with people from different parts of the organization? It’s natural to spend a lot of time interacting with colleagues in your department; after all, they are the people you probably see the most. But as you move up in the hierarchy, relationships that cross departmental boundaries become increasingly important for learning and decision-making. Building such bridging relationships takes time,

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Author: Rob Cross | Source: Building vibrant employee networks: whom you know helps determine what you know and how your job gets done | Original Publication: HR Magazine | Subject: Networking

To illustrate the definitions of these terms, we will explain them using two people: “You” (the center of the network) and “Friend” (which could be your friend, neighbor, or any other person).

Three of the keys measure the relationship between You and your Friend:

1. Credibility
   Your character and your competence; your ability

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Author: Donna Fisher | Source: An Introduction to the Five Keys to Building Business Relationships Online | Original Publication: Online Business Networks blog | Subject: Networking

1. People I work with are automatically part of my network.
   False. You must create and nurture the relationships.
2. Everyone is an equally good networking contact.
   False. Seek the experts and people who will give back. As you talk with people in your network, agree to respond quickly to their requests.
3. I can ask for information or help without giving first.
   False. Listen generously to

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Author: Anne Baber | Source: The Neglected Network | Original Publication: The Center for Association Leadership | Subject: Networking

1. Prepare an “elevator speech.” Write a summary of what you want people to know about you that can be delivered in less than 30 seconds. Make it upbeat and succinct: who you are, what you do, what you’re looking for. More than that, and you risk turning off the listener, says Debra Condren, a career coach and business psychologist with offices in New York and

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Author: Stacey L. Bradford | Source: Experts Offer Their Tips For Fruitful Networking | Original Publication: CareerJournal.com | Subject: Networking

According to Marky Stein, career coach and author of Fearless Interviewing: How to Win the Job by Communicating with Confidence, candidates should pick six skills that they have and want to pursue in their jobs, such as management, analysis, assembling, building, creating, directing. Then, write these “action verbs” each on an index card. On the other side of each card, write a few reminders of … [ Read more ]

Source: Dealing Effectively with the Stress Interview | Original Publication: MedZilla | Subjects: Interviewing, Preparing for the Interview

Directions: Compare the position you have now with the one you are considering, according to the following elements:

Current job

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Author: Bill Radin | Source: Position Comparison: How to Evaluate a Job Offer | Original Publication: Staff Resources, Inc. | Subject: Evaluating a Job / Employer

Generally speaking, interviewing helps employers know the three things they need to know before they make a hiring decision…

1. Are you capable of doing the job? Do you have the necessary skills and experience or can you be easily trained?
2. Are you motivated to do the job? Will you take the trouble to do the job well, ask for guidance when appropriate, and make the necessary

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Author: Aparna Kumar | Source: What to Do before the Big Interview | Original Publication: WetFeet | Subject: Interviewing

Before you even think of heading off to a first-round interview–or mass-mailing your resume–you’d better do some detective work. Recruiters constantly stress the importance of doing adequate research before you start interviewing.

While there are no easy answers when it comes to the job search, recruiters say that one factor clearly distinguishes the best candidates from the also-rans: their knowledge of the company … [ Read more ]

Source: Gear Up for Fall Recruiting | Original Publication: WetFeet | Subjects: Interview Preparation, Interviewing

• Who are the key players in the industry?
• What is the history of the industry, and where is it heading in the future?
• What are some of the major industry trends?
• What skills are required to succeed in and contribute to the industry?

Source: Gear Up for Fall Recruiting | Original Publication: WetFeet | Subjects: Interview Preparation, Interviewing

• What role does the company play in its industry?
• What are the company’s key products, and what is its market share?
• How has the company made money in the past, and what will its sources of revenue be in the future?
• What skills are in demand at the company–marketing, engineering, finance, sales, product development?
• What types of jobs are available for recent college and MBA grads?
• Does the company

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Source: Gear Up for Fall Recruiting | Original Publication: WetFeet | Subjects: Interview Preparation, Interviewing

Colleen Aylward, Web recruiter extraordinaire, has created all kinds of tactics to attract and to evaluate talent. And she’s heard just about every interview question ever asked. Here are 10 questions that she believes will always get you the information that you need.

1. Take me through a time when you took a product or a project from start to launch.
2. Describe the way that you work

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Author: Anna Muoio | Source: How to Play the Talent Game | Original Publication: Fast Company | Subjects: Interviewing, Questions Recruiters Ask

Behavioral interviewing is still the most popular approach to assessing a candidate’s worth. Essentially, the premise is that past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior. In my work as head of recruiting for a bank, consumer products company, and retail company, and in advising many recruiters while at Stanford, I have found these to be my favorite frequently asked questions across industries:
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Author: Sherrie Gong Taguchi | Source: Decoding the Interview and Evaluation Process | Original Publication: WetFeet | Subjects: Behavioral Interview, Interviewing, Questions Recruiters Ask

• Where do you see yourself in five years?
• When I call your references, what will they say?
• What accomplishments are you particularly proud of?
• What motivates you? How do you motivate people?
• Why are you in the job market?
• What are the best, and worst, aspects of your current position?
• Describe your management style.
• How do you resolve disputes?
• Have you ever gone out on a limb on a job? Tell me

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Author: Carol Orsag Madigan | Source: Better Than the Average Question (sidebar to article, ‘Fail-Safe Hiring’) | Original Publication: Business Finance | Subjects: Interviewing, Questions Recruiters Ask

• What do you expect a typical day on this job to be like?
• On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your “printing product knowledge?”
• On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your knowledge of selling strategy and technique?
• How much money will you need to make from Day 1 on this job?
• How much money do you want to make in your first full

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Author: David Fellman & Associates | Source: 21 Pretty Good Questions To Ask A Potential Salesperson | Subjects: Interviewing, Questions Recruiters Ask

The following tips can help you provide a memorable and effective response to the “tell me about yourself” question.

1. Start with the end in sight.
   Despite the deceptive phrasing, the directive, “Tell me about yourself,” isn’t a polite request for your life story. What the interviewer wants to know is, “Why should I hire you?” Knowing this, your goal is to craft a

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Author: Arlene S. Hirsch | Source: ‘Tell Me About Yourself’ Doesn’t Mean ‘Tell It All’ | Original Publication: CareerJournal.com | Subject: Interviewing

There are numerous state and federal antidiscrimination laws designed to assure that employers hire based upon skill, rather than stereotypes. Therefore, there are some things an interviewer isn’t allowed to ask. How do you know what’s fair game? Here are some questions that should raise red flags.

1. “What’s your race?”
   It is illegal for an employer to ask you questions about race or skin color.

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Author: Michelle Provorny Cash | Source: Ten Questions You Should Never be Asked in an Interview | Original Publication: WetFeet | Subject: Interviewing