Outside-the-box Job Searching, Part 1
By David Santamaría Legarda
This is the first post in a two-part series dealing with outside-the-box Job Searching. The posts are based on our Job Searching in Uncertain Times: Smart… Read the rest
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Networking on LinkedIn: Using LinkedIn to Expand & Maintain Your Network
You no doubt have heard that networking is key to a successful career. These days, we need to be cultivating and growing our connections throughout our entire career, not just when we need a job.
LinkedIn Connections: Using LinkedIn to Network for a Specific Job
One of the best features of LinkedIn is being able to identify someone you might know at an organization, particularly one that you are targeting or has an open position.
Email Best Practices for Networking
This post follows up the previous discussion about the basics of email etiquette with an overview of different types of email that might be sent while networking. As before, the post contains examples of wording for the various types of messages.
Semester Checklist for Career Success
The start of the semester is a great time to routinely update and organize your job search materials. Even if you don't plan on going on the job market for several more semesters, taking these steps now will save you time and stress when you do begin your job hunt.
The Job Search for Introverts
It has been estimated by many studies—and confirmed by my own experience—that about 80% of job-seekers gain employment through some form of networking, referrals, and recommendations. This is a huge problem for introverts because networking is daunting, intimidating, and scary.
A Great Job Search = A Great Career
Conducting a great job search relates strongly to having a successful career because career advancement uses job-search skills. To make this connection clear, let's talk about the elements of a successful career.
Informational Interviews: The Single Best Way to Look for a Job
Informational interviewing is reaching out to a person who is working in a field or a company that you’re interested in. The purpose of the informational interview is to gain insider information and make contacts that could be helpful immediately or somewhere down the road.
Neuropsychology in Pharmaceuticals (feat. Rob Silva)
Rob Silva is a Senior Medical Director - Neurology at Ipsen Pharmaceuticals. He earned his PhD in Clinical Neuropsychology from the Graduate Center.
