Career Advice & Insights

Job fairs are only advantageous if you have a game plan. Follow these steps so you don’t squander away your opportunity. After waiting in lines for nearly four hours, you finally step up to speak with yet another human-resources manager. It’s the 11th company you’ve met with at this job fair. How can you be … Read More

Do you know if all the effort you put into your Web presence is paying off? Here are a few easy ways to find out fast. Read More

There’s a reason executives with recommendations get three times more inquiries. Follow these steps to get meaningful testimonials. With more than 50 million members (about one new member per second), it’s no wonder LinkedIn has gained a reputation as crucial to the modern networking toolkit. Be forewarned, however: Establishing a profile on LinkedIn will do … Read More

Joe Peffer was discouraged when the job he applied to suddenly disappeared from the job boards, but his network came to life and resurrected his application. Joe Peffer has perfected the art of networking. From his home base in Harrisburg, Pa., the 47-year-old has parlayed his numerous connections into technology positions that span the continental … Read More

The bottom-line on non-competes and the ethics of employers who want your insider knowledge. Imagine you’re an account executive working an important trade show. A top competitor approaches you about a job opportunity and the next morning, over breakfast, you’re offered a chance to double your money and earn a fast-track promotion to the executive … Read More

You want people saying, “I know someone who’s unbelievable at that.” If your friends aren’t saying this yet, they will be soon. According to a study conducted by the Federal Bureau of Labor on how people get hired, more than 70 percent of all jobs come from some type of referral. The question is: Will … Read More

You were taught not to talk to strangers as a kid. That’s why it’s normal that networking is uncomfortable. Find out how being brave enough to extend a hand can bring unforeseen opportunities. Who is sitting near you right now? Look around. Do you really ever know exactly who you are attracting? A fun exercise: … Read More

It all starts with your imagination. Think through more than one method for every action you take. When you think in multiples, you step out of your comfort zone and into new opportunities. How do you cope with the rejections and outright lack of response that arise in most job searches? What can you do … Read More

What to remember when a job search goes from weeks to months, or longer. Before you can deliver a great performance, you need an opportunity to perform. With at least 15 million Americans out of work, the length of the job search has stretched from a sprint to a marathon. To endure and succeed, you … Read More