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Some of My Favorite Association Resources
Here’s a quick list off the top of my head. Can you add any? 1) ASAE and the Center: The leading organization for association executives in trade associations, individual membership societies, and...
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Networking Internally (But Not the Seinfeld Way!)
I vaguely remember a Seinfeld episode where one of the characters (I think it was Elaine) took up smoking at work so she could hang out with the smokers during breaks. They kept getting promoted, and...
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Get Your (Job Search) Act Together!
If you’re like a lot of people, there probably isn’t a method to your madness as far as your job search is concerned. You apply for positions when they interest you, send your resume on to recruiters...
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UNtargeted Networking
As part of your ongoing career management, targeted networking should be a part of your life. Whether you attend regular industry meetings, volunteer on internal committees, or join discussion groups...
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8 Tips to find the Best Executive Jobs
While exploring the web for some job search tips to share with my readers, I ran across an article written by Meg Guiseppi based on a query by About.com’s job search expert Alison Doyle. Alison put...
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Job Search Networking Tips For 2012
Edited article originally written by Laura Raines http://www.ajc.com/business/12-job-search-tips-1291030.html As we ring in the new year, executive job seekers will find new opportunities in the 2012′s...
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Want To Move? Build Your Association Network In A New Location
As a follow-up to my last post becoming a member of associations can help you make a geographic move. If you’re targeting employers in an area in which you have no network, cultivating a base of local...
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Fortune 500 Recruiters All Rank Networking in Their Top Job Search...
Networking has always been an important tool in career development – they say it’s all about “who you know,” right? It seems to ring truer than ever in our social media-crazed society, as evidenced in...
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Two Strategies for Using LinkedIn to Grow Your Network, Establish...
LinkedIn allows you to do so many things, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by its potential and want to abandon it altogether. Below I offer two areas of focus that are sure to expand your network and let...
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Three Ways To Uncover Hidden Jobs
Recently, I heard someone say that the hidden job market IS the job market, and it’s true. There are more jobs available than are ever advertised! There are countless reasons why, but many employers...
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Strategic Planning for 2014 – Connecting
Many professionals are getting a jump start on 2014 by starting their planning now, in December. Professional development, income growth, and a renewed sense of purpose are all part of a strong start...
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Hate Networking? Call It Something Else.
While true networking is about generosity, the term has a sleazy connotation for some people. Many job seekers feel it’s all about “hitting someone up for something.” They may have even been...
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Use This Headshot Tip to Make Your Intended First Impression
Everyone knows the basic rules of resume and social media photos. They should be head shots, you should dress appropriately, and it’s better to have one all-purpose photo than it is to present yourself...
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8 Ways to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile
Whether you’re on LinkedIn to look for a job, to network, or to engage in business or career development, one of the most important assets you can have is a well-crafted profile. Many people neglect to...
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Avoid Social Media Pitfalls in the Job Search
More than 73% of U.S. adults use social networks, and by 2016 the number could reach 4.3 billion, according to Radicati Group Inc., a market research firm. Employers have taken a liking to the...
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The New Wave of Executive Engagement: How to Make the Most of Today’s LinkedIn
Though LinkedIn has gone through some distinct growing pains, it has emerged as a dynamic networking platform with clear influences from popular social sites like Facebook and Twitter. Read on for 4...
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Enrich Your Career Through Associations
Have you thought about joining an association but questioned investing the time and money? It’s time to re-visit the subject. Seven out of ten adults are members of at least one association, which...
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