According to a 2012 survey by Right Management, person-to-person networking is the single most effective way to find a new job, with 46% of job seekers identifying networking as the reason they found their most recent job. Research consistently identifies networking as an important job search tool — anywhere from 40-80% of job placements are attributed to networking. Networking can also be a way to identify unadvert...

First Things FirstThe shock of losing your job can be overwhelming. However, the decisions you make during this time are crucial to making a successful transition to a new position.Unemployment BenefitsOne of the first things to do after being fired is to check into unemployment insurance benefits. If you are fired from a job, you are generally eligible for unemployment compensation unless your employer proves you left your...

“You’re Fired”Somehow, it seems much more benign when Donald Trump says those two words at the end of every episode of The Apprentice. But when those words are directed to you, you may be shocked. What you do next, however, can make the difference in the length of time you’re unemployed, and how you fare financially.Generally, you’ll be told of your termination in a face-to-face meeting. The meeting might be led by your bos...

Fired. Laid off. Let go. Downsized. Right-sized. These are all euphemisms for unemployment. No matter what you call it, it means you’re out of a job.Whether you think you might be in danger of losing your job, or you’ve already gotten the axe, this guide will help you make the successful transition to your next job.What’s important to remember is that you can be great at your job and still lose it. The economy, changes in t...

You’ve no doubt heard about informational interviewing but you may be wondering just what it is and how to go about it. Today’s post focuses on just that in hopes that you can utilize informational interviewing to expand your professional network and learn more about the potential opportunities on your horizon. Informational Interviewing According to Wikipedia, “ An Informational Interview is a meeting in which a job seeker...

Today we’re going to talk about how technology like social media can enhance your networking. We’ve also included a few sample networking scripts to help you reach out to the networking contacts you identified in our last post. Hopefully these scripts will make it easier to take the first step in connecting with others. Technology and Networking Social media can also be effective for helping you achieve your...

Writing your technical resume can be one of the most challenging tasks of your career. You can virtualize data centers with your eyes closed but when it comes to conveying the business value of that to a future employer, that’s where things get a little tricky. “How technical do I need to get? How will my future employer understand the value of what I’ve done? How do I know what to include and what to omit in my wo...