Almost 80% of jobs are never advertised according to Cornell University Career Services. This is called the hidden job market. How do people get these jobs? The secret is networking and we aren’t talking about how computers are connected. We are talking about how people are connected. Networking is defined in the dictionary as the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups or institutions. I want to point out the word “exchange” –that means that both sides give something to a network.
Industry specific job fairs or career fairs like those held at conferences or festivals can be an excellent source of job leads. To get the most out of a job fair, prepare carefully before you go. Here are tips about what to do and what you can expect from a job fair.
As a recruiter, career coach, and business consultant I have seen literally thousands of resumes. I get three or four a day on a slow day. Here is what bugs me the most
A new year brings opportunity for a fresh start. Many people make New Year's resolutions but as soon as they fail to keep them, they give up. Setting specific goals instead of resolutions will help you stay focused throughout the year.
Pamela Kleibrink Thompson is an recruiter/hiring strategist and career coach specializing as an animation recruiter and visual effects recruiter. She speaks regularly at schools and industry meetings. If you are interested in her professional services as a career coach, speaker or recruiter, contact her at PamRecruit (at) q.com. ********** SPRING INTO ACTION! It’s spring–nature’s time [...]
The few of us who actually write down their goals are likely to file them away in a drawer and never look at them again. An alternative to this is to create a dream board, which is a bold, visual representation of your goals and what's important to you.
Networking is establishing relationships and maintaining them. Basically it's staying in touch with contacts, friends you've made, and calling them when you need help or information or helping them with information, referrals or mentoring, when they call you.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
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