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MBA Job Search and Career Network
You have probably been told at some point, maybe in high school, that you need to go to college to get a better job. Maybe you have been told that you should go back to graduate school to get that promotion. Take a class to learn that new skill. Blah, blah, blah!
That’s why 20.4 million Americans are currently enrolled [...]
You’ve made a connection at one of your desired companies, have met with an accountant, business analyst, public relations specialist, or someone who does what you’d like to pursue. Whether you’re an MBA graduate or veteran to the workforce, following up with the people you talk with on your way to a new job is paramount [...]
In the last entry we looked at networking online using LinkedIn. Today we’ll examine knocking on companies’ doors by using approach letters.
The other day during a résumé critique one of my customers told me how he had been networking. Something was in the works with a company as a result of him being proactive and [...]
You landed an interview for a position you really want. You meet all the stated requirements and you’ve got the requisite experience. You’ve prepared for the interview, nailing down your responses to all the tough questions you expect to be asked.
Then the interview begins – and the questions asked seem to come out of the [...]
Doesn’t it seem like the job search is one big question mark?
Well, I have some more questions for you.
While so many job seekers have grown accustomed to answering questions sent their way, not too many take the time to send some questions to themselves.
Interviewing yourself can be especially beneficial for the job seeker that is [...]
Last week we looked at creating a contact list. Now we’ll look at making a list of your companies.
When you buy a pair of athletic shoes, do you research the brands and consider where you’ll buy them to get the best price? Or do you go into any store and buy the first pair of [...]
With a U.S. unemployment rate steadily dropping (but still high at 8.5 percent), many people are so eager to get a job that, as soon as they are offered one, they jump on the opportunity before considering all the factors that may have either deterred them or made their acceptance of the job more affirming. [...]
Just to recap our story so far; our executive launched her job search and in 8 short weeks had 2 job offers. She had “applied” online to only 1 position. The first few weeks were spent contacting 75 of her existing network who in turn referred her to about 30 more people which netted her [...]
The last tip was about creating your accomplishment list. Today we’ll address creating and growing your contact list.
By now you know that the best way to find work is to network. Statistics from the Department of Labor show that networking accounts for at least 60% of jobseekers success, if used alone. Throw in online networking [...]
How would it sound to you if you were only 6 weeks into your job search and you already had 1 job offer and another one about to be sent your way? Kind of exciting don’t you think?
If you’re a job seeker for any length of time, this might sound impossible. The thing is, it’s [...]
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