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Preparation and Questions at a Job Interview
Job interviews are critical elements in getting a job. You have many opportunities to craft your resume, improve your cover letter, enhance your LinkedIn profile, and cultivate your professional network. There are few opportunities to practice job interview skills. I have conducted dozens of job interviews as a hiring manager and found that many candidates are great on paper but fall apart during the interview – and I don’t think I was ever particularly imposing and I certainly hope I was never mean. Here are some ideas on what how to prepare. Prepare “career success stories” that are short,...
read more5 Quick Tips About Networking on LinkedIn for Introverts
I’m on LinkedIn; now what? This question is frequently posed once someone’s set up an account and is stymied by “what’s next.” What should you being doing with your LinkedIn profile? How do you use LinkedIn to network effectively, especially if you’re not a naturally outgoing person? Picture yourself in a real-life networking situation. There are people moving easily around the room, making introductions, and gathering contact information to follow up with later. If this makes your heart race with anxiety, then building your network online offers a definite advantage. Tip #1: Like in-person...
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