When you first engage in your job search, it is natural to inform family and close friends that you are seeking new opportunities, and asking the question, “Do you know of any openings?” And, by all means, you should certainly Read More
Perfecting one’s LinkedIn profile is an absolute must in today’s age of job searching. Even if you don’t leverage LinkedIn directly in your job search, the hiring manager will look you up on LinkedIn at some point during the hiring process, Read More
In addition to networking, establishing a strong personal brand is one of the most effective job hacks you can do to get your next job. Specifically, you can use the internet and other media to project an image of yourself that Read More
You’ve survived the job interview, you’ve sent the thank you card, and you’re anxiously waiting for a response from the employer. You really, really want this job, and you find that you can’t really concentrate on your daily routine, because Read More
You’ve successfully completed your job interview, which ended with the interviewer telling you, “Ok, it’s been great to meet you! We’ll follow up with you regarding the next steps.” Now you’re at home, anxiously waiting for a follow-up phone call Read More
A single job interview has the potential to drastically alter the trajectory of your career. The job interview is simultaneously the most-dreaded and most powerful aspect of the job hunt. Most people get anxious just thinking about going on a Read More
You’ve been successfully networking with individuals in your industry for some time now. Good work! All the people you’ve met with are now “Referral Allies” – that is, individuals who can refer you to an open job position as soon Read More
In our previous post, we discussed how to land a networking meeting. Now that you’ve gotten someone to actually agree to go out with you for coffee, how should you conduct your networking meeting to get the most out of Read More
In the previous post, we explained that micronetworking – or having one-on-one networking meetings with people – is the key job hack for tapping the hidden job market. But how do you go about finding people to meet with, and actually get Read More
In the previous post we explained that the key to tapping the hidden job market is to become someone that hiring managers (and their colleagues in the industry) know and trust. In this post, we’ll explain the fundamental Job Hack Read More
