Career Advice

Is it OK to connect with a potential employer on LinkedIn? Why or why not? Here are nine things to consider when connecting with a potential employer on LinkedIn: Worst case scenario, you get ignoredCreate a connection strategyIs your LinkedIn profile up to date?Always add a message Connecting is one ...
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You likely have received and made an introduction via email. Some introductions are great and can lead to valuable connections. Others? Well, let’s just say that the email introduction was “made,” but didn’t achieve the desired outcome of “connecting” people. With that said, there’s an unwritten “right’ and “less effective” ...
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There’s a gray area between the “right” and “wrong” way to connect on LinkedIn. It’s safe to say that leading with a sales-based connection message won’t get you many accepted requests. Especially if your personalized message points out that the person has “areas to improve.” It’s also a given that ...
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Disconnecting from work and finding a way to relax after the work day ends has never been tougher. Pings from smartphones and lingering thoughts from the work day always seem to interrupt an evening. Plus, working from home always blurs the line between “work” and “home.” But, there has to ...
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You’re applying for a job, or maybe you just completed an interview. Now, you’re wondering whether to take that next step and send a connection request to the hiring manager on LinkedIn. Should you press that “Connect” button? If so, at what point in the interview process does connecting with ...
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For many, the term networking comes across as a generic and ingenious way of advancing one’s career. That is because too many professionals approach it in the wrong way! Growing your network is not about having the most connections on LinkedIn as much as it is about developing strong relationships ...
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When crafting the perfect LinkedIn Connection Request, the last thing you want to do is come across boring and spammy. Chances are the person you are reaching out to has an inbox full of requests, and “I’d like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn” is not going ...
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You’ve heard it before: it’s all about who you know. But what does that mean? Networking is a learned skill. To build a network is to form the connections you may need in the future to support your career. This process takes time. But how do you know where to ...
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Interviews can be stressful, even if you feel well prepared. Despite going over every question you can think of and watching yourself in the mirror, you may still find yourself worried that you haven’t done enough. You have a short window to impress the interviewer and prove you have what ...
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Finding a new job in the midst of layoffs, furloughs and economic uncertainty seems like a nightmare. Endless applications and hours of searching can make you feel discouraged and wary. Fortunately, there are many options for new career moves for those still looking for them.We asked ten thought leaders to ...
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