May 2011 Blog Posts (4)

I’m often asked what the best way to succeed in an interview is, and as far as I’m concerned the answer is two fold: Confidence and Preparation.  The first of the two, confidence, can be a little trickier to teach.  It has to do with believing in your own strengths and abilities (or at least pretending to) as well as making a great first impression.  In today’s post, I’m focusing on the second equally important element: preparation.

When I say preparation I mean a few things:…

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Once you’re ready to get out there, network and set up informational interviews, where do you start?  Where are all those great contacts you’re excited to meet and develop relationships with?  Here's a list of powerful networking sources to get you started.  Of course, these are only the tip of the iceberg.  I’d love to hear where else people have discovered good networking contacts in Boston and beyond.  As a starting point, try:

1. Existing Network. You already know a…

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Using relevant keywords on your resume is increasingly important as so much of the job application process happens electronically.  This applies equally to your linkedin.com profile.  Recruiters and hiring managers may search for or narrow down their candidate search based on certain keywords and, whether or not you’re the perfect person for the role, if you don’t have the relevant keywords on your resume or profile they won’t find…

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Earlier this week someone asked me if I had tips for staying motivated during a long period of unemployment.  An unfortunately common occurrence in today’s recovering economy, it was an important, relevant question whose answer I realized could be helpful for my readers as well.  So if you're feeling in a slump, try these 5 ways to stay motivated during your job search.  As a side note, I was actually asked a similar question during my appearance on the…

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