Author Archives: Anne Hilbert

Job Search Tip: Holiday Networking

Posted on December 16, 2011 | 2 Comments

Holiday Office PartyThe holidays – and holiday parties – offer great opportunities to meet new people and expand your networking circle. Try these holiday networking tips help with your job search. You never know where you will get your next lead.

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Job Search Tip: Phone Etiquette

Posted on November 4, 2011 | 2 Comments

Business Woman Phone CallCell phones have become a way of life. But with that comes some pitfalls. The casual conversations we enjoy are crossing over into our business calls. Talking to a potential employer is different than chatting with a friend. A proper telephone manner can be what ultimately gets you the job.

Here are telephone tips that will make you stand out as a professional.

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Job Search Tip: Creating an Interview Through Casual Conversation

Posted on October 7, 2011 | 1 Comment

GroupConversingEveryone enjoys having a nice chat with an interesting person. During your job search, here’s how you can easily turn a casual conversation into an interview opportunity.

1. Ask – I once got a job through my dry cleaner. First, I let him know I was looking for a job. Then every time I went in his shop, he would ask how the job hunt was going. Each time I would tell him a few of my skills. One day, he introduced me to one of his customers who was hiring and I got the job.

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Job Search Tip: Treat Your Job Search Like A Job

Posted on September 2, 2011 | 1 Comment

Job SearchDo you often feel the day flies by without accomplishing anything on your job search? Job hunting is an overwhelming task – distractions are plentiful and sometimes even welcome.

The best way to tackle your job search is to treat it like a job. By staying organized and focused, you’ll notice an increase in productivity … and in interviews and job offers.

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Job Search Tip: Networking Groups

Posted on August 5, 2011 | Leave a comment

Networking GroupThe saying “out of sight, out of mind,” is true when it comes to networking. People have short attention spans. When you don’t attend meetings on a regular basis, you will quickly be forgotten. That equates to lost opportunities for you in your job search.

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Job Search Tip: Following Up

Posted on July 8, 2011 | Leave a comment

CE - Following UpThe best way to follow up with people in your networking circle is to send a short monthly e-mail. A few sentences updating them on the companies you interviewed with may lead to a personal introduction or recommendation. For example, if Sara Jones just received your e-mail update and is a client of a company where you interviewed, she might put in a good word for you. This technique will also jog someone’s memory to refer you to another company that is similar to those to which you applied. Continue reading →

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Job Search Tip: Tapping Into Other People’s Networks

Posted on June 10, 2011 | 1 Comment

The easiest way to gain access to a person’s business and social network is simply to ask. People, by nature, want to be helpful. However, they can only be helpful when they are aware of your needs.

The Golden Rule to job hunting should be “Never assume, just ask.”  You can get one of two answers when you ask for assistance. The first is “No.” The second is … “Yes,” which is followed by a direct referral and a resource that could lead you to your next job.  Continue reading →

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