Below are articles I came across this weekend, which were all about using your network to help you find your perfect career match. Job candidates are used to tailoring their resumes and cover letters to each job they apply for and telling employers what they bring to the table. These articles remind us that while [...]
Read moreThere are 2.1 million students graduating from college in May 2010. That does not count all the Gen Y’ers who graduated last year and are still looking for jobs. It also does not include those who have jobs and are looking to advance or switch fields. That is a lot of people. So, how do [...]
Read moreOver coffee last Saturday morning, my father and I engaged in a very interesting discussion about the differences between how Gen Y and other generations communicate. As a late part of the Baby Boomer age group, he brought an incredibly interesting perspective to the table. Here’s a little background to illuminate his point of view: [...]
Read moreDuring your interview, you show off your professional portfolio, which contains a variety of your best completed or published work. You are proud of your portfolio pieces, but your interviewer only has time to glance over it. Interviewers are not going to have a chance to closely read over your materials during the interview, so [...]
Read moreJob candidates’ portfolios might look very different depending on their career path. Even within the same profession, a sports public relations job candidate might have a very different portfolio than someone interested in health care public relations. Your portfolio should contain the pieces you are most proud of, but try to tailor your portfolio to [...]
Read moreYour portfolio (the hard copy) and your online portfolio should tell future employers a story about who you are and the work you are most proud of completing. Hard Copy: Always bring your portfolio to your interview and, when appropriate, when you meet with someone face-to-face. The first step is to take it out of [...]
Read moreWe live in a world that revolves around connections, communication and how well your network works for you and how you work for it. It’s no secret that who you know and who you take advice from can make a huge impact on your career. The secret is how to network beyond your own generation. [...]
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