Category Archives: Networking Tips
← Older postsThe 3 Things That Scare Us Most in a Job Search
Looking for a job can be a scary, overwhelming, and unknown endeavor. There are so many things we should do for a successful job search. But why don’t we do them? I believe it’s because we don’t know if it will make any difference. There are no guarantees and there is no return policy for lost time. For example, during my search for a meaningful career, I was too busy working a service job to … Read more »
7 Things Really Amazing Job Seekers Do
In my career, I’ve done hundreds of informational interviews as a job seeker myself and with people looking for work, and I’ve helped hire dozens of people. Over the years I’ve noticed that no matter what the background – nonprofit, government, or the private sector – the people who enjoy the most success in a job search use many of the same strategies. Here are seven things I’ve seen really amazing job seekers do. Conduct … Read more »
3 Values You Can Use to Craft Your Career
Emmy Award Winner Kare Anderson Shares Her Strategies to Achieve Professional Goals A Portland job search requires that you pay attention. It teaches you to be curious and it urges you to innovate and collaborate. This week Kare Anderson, an Emmy award winner, former Wall Street Journal reporter, and University of Oregon graduate, spoke on “Crafting Your Career: Strategies for Journalist and Communicators” at the University of Oregon’s Turnbull Center in Portland. I couldn’t help but … Read more »
Yes, You Are Allowed to Do That: Your Permission Slip to Follow Your Own Good Instincts When Job Hunting
Consider this a hall pass. A permission slip. An early dismissal verified by a parent or guardian. Take your pick. What it gets you will be the same: permission to listen to yourself while job hunting. I can get so used to falling in line that sometimes I’ll let “rules” trump my own best instincts. For instance, last month: “I don’t feel well, but I must get that work project done,” which ended with me … Read more »
3 Things I Should Have Done In College to Land a Job After Graduation
I’ll be the first to admit it: I’ve been out of work for an inexcusable amount of time. My graduation from the University of Oregon came and went in December and my naivety led me to believe that there would be a salaried job waiting for me once I had a college degree. After hundreds (feels like thousands) of sent resumes, informational interviews, and connections made through family and friends, I’m still jobless. While I … Read more »
Practice the Art of Listening to Pull in the Right Job
Do some people stop listening before you stop talking? Especially in a stressful job interview situation, we are likely to talk expansively about our past successes or blurt things out without pausing to think for a moment. Two traits that seemed remarkably rare when I was interviewing potential interviewers for a new TV program were: 1. How little advance research they did in advance about the position and our organization. 2. How often they did … Read more »
The Minimalist Guide to Informational Interviews
“The 20-Minute Networking Meeting” Shows How to Tap the Hidden Job Market What’s the best way to find a job? Some people still believe there’s only one approach: spot an opening on a job site, write a brief email with a resume attached, and hit the send button. We all know someone who has found a great job like this. The problem is that most positions – estimates put the figure as high as 80% … Read more »
A Recruiter’s Top 10 LinkedIn Tips for Getting a Job in Oregon
In my last post, we talked about networking and how to get comfortable putting yourself out there to build relationships that help you get where you want to be. While we all know LinkedIn is a great tool, not everyone knows how to fully utilize it during a job search, from features, to creating a strong profile, to the many ways to connect. Here are my top 10 LinkedIn recommendations: 1. Match your resume with … Read more »
I Didn’t Come Here to Mess Around: Your I Mean Business Checklist for Portland Job Searching
Spring 2006. New Orleans, LA. Out in the sunshine, savoring a last bite of crawfish strudel and sipping a frozen café au lait from Café du Monde. In between bands at Jazz Fest with two of my favorite people, Bill and AC. And not just because they led me to the strudel. I compliment Bill’s ensemble—he’s decked out in a straw hat and Hawaiian shirt and looking like he’s ready for some serious festing. “Well,” … Read more »
A Recruiter’s Top 10 Tips for Getting a Job in Oregon (Part 4: Networking)
Thus far, I’ve provided tips for the application process. But how do you get noticed beforehand? It’s true that it’s all about who you know. Applying for a job already knowing employees, the culture and company goals gives you a great advantage – and doesn’t have to be painful. So let’s talk about networking. 1. Networking is NOT about asking people to do the work for you. Oregonians are friendly – but no one wants … Read more »
