Click one of the titles below to see all the articles related to that topic.
Stress & Anxiety Prep
Career Research Prep
Networking and Career Fair Prep
Interview Prep
Negotiation and Offer Prep
STRESS & ANXIETY PREP:
21 Top Communication Tips That Can Expand Your Influence and Increase Your Impact
Nobody decides to be a poor communicator. They become ineffective through neglect. Instead of mindful, intentional communication, they adopt clichés and platitudes to get them by on far too many occasions. Communication is the basic business act. Nothing happens until someone communicates. Make your personal communication the model for trust, competence, and influence. To stand out as a great communicator, selecting the best words, approaches, and processes to get your message across can make a significant difference in how others judge your competence.
Laughing Is Good for Your Mind and Your Body – Here’s What the Research Shows
Laughter, in response to funny events, actually takes a lot of work because it activates many areas of the brain: areas that control motor, emotional, cognitive and social processing. Researchers now appreciate laughter’s power to enhance physical and mental well-being. By activating the neural pathways of emotions like joy and mirth, laughter can improve your mood and make your physical and emotional response to stress less intense.
Practicing Patience, Perseverance & Positivity During Your Job Search
We live in a world of instant gratification and waiting is not easy. If you focus on the things you can control you’ll have a better sense of accomplishment, which will help keep your momentum going. By identifying the things you can’t control, hopefully you can find some grace in letting go of them.
8 Tips to Reduce Stress with Mindfulness
From relishing food or running to music, people manage stress through various outlets. Routine mindfulness meditation helps the practitioner become more in control of his or her life by fostering peace within oneself. Collected research over the past 35 years continues to link various physical and mental health benefits to mindfulness meditation practices.
4 Habits of Emotionally Resilient People
From grief and panic to anger and disappointment, emotional suffering is universal and unavoidable. Emotionally resilient people know how to suffer without being consumed by it. If you want to become more emotionally resilient, you must cultivate emotional tolerance.
10 Ways To De-Stress That Cost Nothing
While some causes for stress are valid and others not so much, the release of stress will affect our body in the same way. Just breathing deeply is the most powerful tool we have to instantly reduce our stress levels. Exercise is great for the body and also great for the mind. Moving our bodies releases chemicals like endorphins and serotonin which help to improve our mood.
Having A Bad Day At Work? Just Laugh
What you experience in the world may be a direct result of how you’re constructing your emotions about the things happening to you. You have more power than you might think you do to create positive emotions, no matter what happens to you. If you’re able to proactively do just that, those positive emotions will lead you to make positive choices that will set you up for a greater chance of success.
What you experience in the world may be a direct result of how you’re constructing your emotions about the things happening to you. You have more power than you might think you do to create positive emotions, no matter what happens to you. If you’re able to proactively do just that, those positive emotions will lead you to make positive choices that will set you up for a greater chance of success.
Foods that Can Reduce Stress
Instead of thinking of food as ‘stress eating’ or ‘guilty pleasures,’ we can think of using food to shape the lens in how we experience stress. Taking control of stress with the foods we eat can help to counter inflammation throughout the body, as well as elevated levels of the hormone cortisol, which can otherwise lead to high blood sugar, increased appetite and weight gain, among other symptoms. Also, it’s important to not go too long without eating. Doing so can cause low blood sugar, which can make you feel more irritable and worsen stress.
Instead of thinking of food as ‘stress eating’ or ‘guilty pleasures,’ we can think of using food to shape the lens in how we experience stress. Taking control of stress with the foods we eat can help to counter inflammation throughout the body, as well as elevated levels of the hormone cortisol, which can otherwise lead to high blood sugar, increased appetite and weight gain, among other symptoms. Also, it’s important to not go too long without eating. Doing so can cause low blood sugar, which can make you feel more irritable and worsen stress.
Recovering and learning lessons from failure or adversity is often a messy process. Many people neglect to sit with their feelings, which could help ensure they don’t make the same mistake again or feel the same level of stress in the future. Giving yourself time to gain this wisdom will allow you to reinvent yourself more effectively.
We’re Defining Success Wrong, and It’s Hurting Our Happiness
True happiness, real success, comes from developing your own inner strength and contentment. Our true happiness, true freedom, comes when we focus on ourselves, on our own journey. Instead of looking to the outside, we develop inner strength. We have self-compassion. Realize that relationships and connections make us happier than status.
True happiness, real success, comes from developing your own inner strength and contentment. Our true happiness, true freedom, comes when we focus on ourselves, on our own journey. Instead of looking to the outside, we develop inner strength. We have self-compassion. Realize that relationships and connections make us happier than status.
Your sense of self-worth will impact every arena of your life. Your level of self-esteem may have grown or shrunk based on how people have treated you in the past and the evaluations you’ve made about your life and your choices. Take steps to reduce negative thinking and build up positive, encouraging thoughts about the person you are and can be. The more you challenge your thoughts and perspectives, the greater joy you can find in yourself and your abilities.
4 Important Leadership Lessons From The Pandemic For The Future Of Work
The public health, economic and social upheaval we’ve experienced across the last year completely upended the way we work and live. As the economy begins to pick up steam and leaders move from crisis to growth mode, new leadership and innovation levels will be required to navigate these unchartered waters and drive new opportunities.
The public health, economic and social upheaval we’ve experienced across the last year completely upended the way we work and live. As the economy begins to pick up steam and leaders move from crisis to growth mode, new leadership and innovation levels will be required to navigate these unchartered waters and drive new opportunities.
How To Relieve Stress And Restore Energy
Stress is a major contributor to many poor health outcomes, such as diabetes, hypertension, poor memory, and a whole host of other health issues. Therefore, how we manage the stress in our lives, needs to be revisited with a fresh and new perspective, in the same way, we need to clean out and freshen up our closet every so often. Stress can turn our lives upside down and throw everything off-kilter. Finding your equilibrium, getting your bearings straight, and finding the balance in your life between the many demands of family, work, and friends is essential.
Stress is a major contributor to many poor health outcomes, such as diabetes, hypertension, poor memory, and a whole host of other health issues. Therefore, how we manage the stress in our lives, needs to be revisited with a fresh and new perspective, in the same way, we need to clean out and freshen up our closet every so often. Stress can turn our lives upside down and throw everything off-kilter. Finding your equilibrium, getting your bearings straight, and finding the balance in your life between the many demands of family, work, and friends is essential.
9 Tips to Help Reduce Job Search Anxiety
Staying positive is important when you’re looking for a job, even if it feels hard at times. Create a job search plan to help you break your big goal into smaller, more manageable ones. Studies indicate that if you use positive self-talk (“I’m going to do great in this interview!”), you’ll perform—and feel—better. Searching for a new job can present challenges. If you’re prepared, organized, patient, and positive, you may find joy in your journey toward a position that will be an excellent fit for you and your career aspirations.
Staying positive is important when you’re looking for a job, even if it feels hard at times. Create a job search plan to help you break your big goal into smaller, more manageable ones. Studies indicate that if you use positive self-talk (“I’m going to do great in this interview!”), you’ll perform—and feel—better. Searching for a new job can present challenges. If you’re prepared, organized, patient, and positive, you may find joy in your journey toward a position that will be an excellent fit for you and your career aspirations.
These Are the Skills Hiring Managers Need to Look for in 2021
The theme of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) recent Future of Jobs Report found that the nature of work will soon be vastly different than it is today. Companies are increasingly recognizing that their workforces aren’t up to the task of recovering from a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic and economic shock, which is why they’re focused on finding talent in more rigorous and predictive ways. They’re also investing in training that will help employees cultivate the skills they need for an increasingly digitalized, interconnected, and competitive economy. The WEF report emphasizes problem-solving, the clearest and most concrete expression of all the cognitive abilities cited in the report, such as analytical and critical thinking, ideation, creativity, and innovation. Effective employees bring all these aptitudes to bear on the problems they have to solve every day.
The theme of the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) recent Future of Jobs Report found that the nature of work will soon be vastly different than it is today. Companies are increasingly recognizing that their workforces aren’t up to the task of recovering from a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic and economic shock, which is why they’re focused on finding talent in more rigorous and predictive ways. They’re also investing in training that will help employees cultivate the skills they need for an increasingly digitalized, interconnected, and competitive economy. The WEF report emphasizes problem-solving, the clearest and most concrete expression of all the cognitive abilities cited in the report, such as analytical and critical thinking, ideation, creativity, and innovation. Effective employees bring all these aptitudes to bear on the problems they have to solve every day.
7 Executive Resume Writing Tips for 2021
One of the most difficult aspects of resume writing is doing yourself justice. It’s not easy to uncover your accomplishments and then explain them in a way that communicates value to a prospective employer. From the very beginning of your resume it’s important to start laying the foundation of your personal brand and how you’re unique compared to other job seekers. Your resume needs to be designed to get through applicant tracking systems, appeal to the hiring manager, and be easily read on any screen.
One of the most difficult aspects of resume writing is doing yourself justice. It’s not easy to uncover your accomplishments and then explain them in a way that communicates value to a prospective employer. From the very beginning of your resume it’s important to start laying the foundation of your personal brand and how you’re unique compared to other job seekers. Your resume needs to be designed to get through applicant tracking systems, appeal to the hiring manager, and be easily read on any screen.
The 10 Most In-demand Tech Jobs for 2021 — and How to Hire for Them
Companies are scrambling to adapt to a tight IT job market. They’re doing whatever they can to attract top tech talent by getting a head start in filling this year’s most in-demand roles, which range from data-focused to security-related positions. A lot will impact a company’s starting salary, including competition, location, corporate culture, and budgets.
Companies are scrambling to adapt to a tight IT job market. They’re doing whatever they can to attract top tech talent by getting a head start in filling this year’s most in-demand roles, which range from data-focused to security-related positions. A lot will impact a company’s starting salary, including competition, location, corporate culture, and budgets.
Top Skills Employers Look For – 2021
More than 200 recruiters and hiring managers were surveyed to discover which hard and soft skills they value and how they verify if candidates actually have them. They could select up to five choices. The results reflect the ten most important skills chosen. Soft skills were the clear favorite, with a full 61% of respondents considering them of paramount importance over hard skills. Teamwork is considered to be most important soft skill in a candidate/potential employee. Communication come in second. Analytical skills came in first with high-level IT skills second in the hard skills area.
More than 200 recruiters and hiring managers were surveyed to discover which hard and soft skills they value and how they verify if candidates actually have them. They could select up to five choices. The results reflect the ten most important skills chosen. Soft skills were the clear favorite, with a full 61% of respondents considering them of paramount importance over hard skills. Teamwork is considered to be most important soft skill in a candidate/potential employee. Communication come in second. Analytical skills came in first with high-level IT skills second in the hard skills area.
Monster Announces the Results of 2021 Future of Work Survey
Despite the volatility caused by the pandemic, recruiters and talent acquisition professionals are feeling optimistic about 2021. Eighty-two percent of global employers plan to hire in 2021: 47% plan to replace or backfill open positions, and 35% expect to expand their company’s workforce by hiring for new jobs. Those numbers shift to 42% and 40%, respectively, in the U.S. The hiring outlook is up, but varies by industry and is affected by continued demand for reskilling.
Despite the volatility caused by the pandemic, recruiters and talent acquisition professionals are feeling optimistic about 2021. Eighty-two percent of global employers plan to hire in 2021: 47% plan to replace or backfill open positions, and 35% expect to expand their company’s workforce by hiring for new jobs. Those numbers shift to 42% and 40%, respectively, in the U.S. The hiring outlook is up, but varies by industry and is affected by continued demand for reskilling.
Top 5 Interpersonal Skills & Why They’re Important (2021)
The modern, fast-paced job markets and work environments require well-rounded individuals who are the perfect “job fit”. The competitive business environment demands much more than appropriate training and skills; it demands candidates to have interpersonal skills. Companies are searching for employees who possess the right interpersonal skills that are needed to meet the goals of a company. It is crucial to include your interpersonal skills in your resume.
The modern, fast-paced job markets and work environments require well-rounded individuals who are the perfect “job fit”. The competitive business environment demands much more than appropriate training and skills; it demands candidates to have interpersonal skills. Companies are searching for employees who possess the right interpersonal skills that are needed to meet the goals of a company. It is crucial to include your interpersonal skills in your resume.
Expert Cover Letter Tips for 2021
Every company has a unique problem they’re trying to solve through hiring. Tailor your cover letter to individually address each company’s problems. You’re here to apply for a job because you can prove you have the necessary skills and accomplishments to get the job done.
Every company has a unique problem they’re trying to solve through hiring. Tailor your cover letter to individually address each company’s problems. You’re here to apply for a job because you can prove you have the necessary skills and accomplishments to get the job done.
How to Create a Target List of Companies
It’s important to take the time to research companies. By identifying specific companies where you would like to be employed, you’ll use your time wisely and efficiently, bringing order to the job search process. With your target list, you can go online to discover information about the employer, review open positions, and find connections to help you apply for employment and get a job offer. You can also review recent news stories about the company and take a look at their social media accounts to get a good sense of the company’s products, values, and identity.
It’s important to take the time to research companies. By identifying specific companies where you would like to be employed, you’ll use your time wisely and efficiently, bringing order to the job search process. With your target list, you can go online to discover information about the employer, review open positions, and find connections to help you apply for employment and get a job offer. You can also review recent news stories about the company and take a look at their social media accounts to get a good sense of the company’s products, values, and identity.
How Much Do You Need to Self-Promote When You’re Job Hunting?
You’re applying for the job because there are specific reasons that you think you’d excel in it. You need to explain what the evidence is that you’d be a good fit. It’s really just “I see you have an opening that might be the right match for us both, so let me tell you about me and then we can figure out if we might be a good combination.
You’re applying for the job because there are specific reasons that you think you’d excel in it. You need to explain what the evidence is that you’d be a good fit. It’s really just “I see you have an opening that might be the right match for us both, so let me tell you about me and then we can figure out if we might be a good combination.
Want To Be Noticed By Recruiters? Try This Resume Strategy To Get Through The Applicant Tracking System
ATS systems automatically rate applicants and allow the recruiter or hiring manager to search for specific terms called keywords. ATS can automatically rate your resume by reviewing your content to see how well it matches the job description. Keywords often align to the job duties and essential work tasks needed to perform that particular job.
ATS systems automatically rate applicants and allow the recruiter or hiring manager to search for specific terms called keywords. ATS can automatically rate your resume by reviewing your content to see how well it matches the job description. Keywords often align to the job duties and essential work tasks needed to perform that particular job.
Are Cover Letters Necessary in 2021?
According to surveys, hiring managers still read cover letters. They may not read them for everyone who applies, but rather those who make it past a certain hurdle in the evaluation process. In job markets where every advantage counts, a cover letter can help someone make it to the next recruiting level. Your cover letter is a chance to get ahead of any questions that a potential employer might have. It’s also a way to set the tone and narrative for your resume.
According to surveys, hiring managers still read cover letters. They may not read them for everyone who applies, but rather those who make it past a certain hurdle in the evaluation process. In job markets where every advantage counts, a cover letter can help someone make it to the next recruiting level. Your cover letter is a chance to get ahead of any questions that a potential employer might have. It’s also a way to set the tone and narrative for your resume.
How to Identify and Apply for Unposted Job Opportunities
A growing number of jobs are “hidden,” as more companies move to employee referrals and professional networks for sourcing qualified candidates more quickly. The infrastructure for job listings is not up to speed with what companies need. The world is changing faster than the tools. One of the best methods to get in front of a hiring manager is by cultivating a deep knowledge of the industry.
A growing number of jobs are “hidden,” as more companies move to employee referrals and professional networks for sourcing qualified candidates more quickly. The infrastructure for job listings is not up to speed with what companies need. The world is changing faster than the tools. One of the best methods to get in front of a hiring manager is by cultivating a deep knowledge of the industry.
Best Job Search Engines for International Jobs
By using an international job site, you can seamlessly search for open opportunities in foreign markets, gain invaluable advice on how to get a visa, and coordinate your cross-border move. Some international job sites also provide additional resources for living and working abroad, such as flight and accommodation assistance, help with obtaining a work permit or visa, and more.
By using an international job site, you can seamlessly search for open opportunities in foreign markets, gain invaluable advice on how to get a visa, and coordinate your cross-border move. Some international job sites also provide additional resources for living and working abroad, such as flight and accommodation assistance, help with obtaining a work permit or visa, and more.
8 Ways to Know Everything About a Company — Even Before the Interview
Doing crucial company investigating usually turns out to be way easier said than done. There is more you can do besides a simple Google search and company website scroll. See links to the best resources on the web to help you figure what to research before you head into that interview.
Doing crucial company investigating usually turns out to be way easier said than done. There is more you can do besides a simple Google search and company website scroll. See links to the best resources on the web to help you figure what to research before you head into that interview.
How To Write An Effective Cover Letter That Gets Read In 2021
Your cover letter is a strategic way to stand out in the saturated job market. It is your first opportunity to help recruiters and hiring managers to understand if, how, and why you are the right person for the company and role. Leverage your cover letter to make a powerful first impression and help the recruiter put you in the “yes!” pile.
Your cover letter is a strategic way to stand out in the saturated job market. It is your first opportunity to help recruiters and hiring managers to understand if, how, and why you are the right person for the company and role. Leverage your cover letter to make a powerful first impression and help the recruiter put you in the “yes!” pile.
2021 Job Search Trends You Need to Know
The pandemic birthed new trends in different sectors; finance, health, jobs/careers, etc. These changes will continue to shape job search and hiring processes for a while or maybe a long time. As job seekers, you have to get used to these trends and take advantage of them to move your career forward and land the job of your dreams. The willingness to be flexible will be a crucial skill for both employers and job seekers.
The pandemic birthed new trends in different sectors; finance, health, jobs/careers, etc. These changes will continue to shape job search and hiring processes for a while or maybe a long time. As job seekers, you have to get used to these trends and take advantage of them to move your career forward and land the job of your dreams. The willingness to be flexible will be a crucial skill for both employers and job seekers.
5 Hot Jobs for MBA Graduates
Business school graduates and second-year MBA students should identify industries that are growing despite the upheaval and consider applying for jobs within those sectors, noting that the health care, technology and finance sectors have thrived in spite of the crisis. Advertise any especially marketable skills you possess, such as training in supply chain management, business analytics or change management. Any knowledge that could be used to help businesses solve their most pressing challenges should be highlighted in resumes and job interviews. Five career paths where an MBA is advantageous and salaries are generous include: Marketing manager, Medical and health services manager, Management consultant, Financial manager, and Business operations manager.
Business school graduates and second-year MBA students should identify industries that are growing despite the upheaval and consider applying for jobs within those sectors, noting that the health care, technology and finance sectors have thrived in spite of the crisis. Advertise any especially marketable skills you possess, such as training in supply chain management, business analytics or change management. Any knowledge that could be used to help businesses solve their most pressing challenges should be highlighted in resumes and job interviews. Five career paths where an MBA is advantageous and salaries are generous include: Marketing manager, Medical and health services manager, Management consultant, Financial manager, and Business operations manager.
30 Mind-Blowing Interview Statistics to Get You Going in 2021
As people begin their search for a new job, we decided to collect the latest interview statistics to help candidates get through their interview with flying colors. So instead of sweating it out and trying to figure out the right way to act, dress, or speak during an interview, go ahead and take a look at these job interview statistics that are bound to make the interview process a little easier.
As people begin their search for a new job, we decided to collect the latest interview statistics to help candidates get through their interview with flying colors. So instead of sweating it out and trying to figure out the right way to act, dress, or speak during an interview, go ahead and take a look at these job interview statistics that are bound to make the interview process a little easier.
Why Your Job Search Isn’t Producing Results
If you are sitting there scratching your head and wondering why your job search isn’t producing results, it may be time to rethink your strategy. Review some reasons why your search is not generating the results you are working hard to achieve.
If you are sitting there scratching your head and wondering why your job search isn’t producing results, it may be time to rethink your strategy. Review some reasons why your search is not generating the results you are working hard to achieve.
5 Skills You Need to Learn in Your Internship
Are you optimizing your internship experience? Or are you failing to take advantage of some awesome opportunities? Internships are meant to be a learning experience, and while experiences and skills may vary by industry, learning the right skills in your internship can take your career to the next level.
Are you optimizing your internship experience? Or are you failing to take advantage of some awesome opportunities? Internships are meant to be a learning experience, and while experiences and skills may vary by industry, learning the right skills in your internship can take your career to the next level.
6 Ways to Make the Most of a Remote Internship
Whether you originally planned to work from home during your internship or not, there are plenty of ways to maximize your experience as a remote intern to make the best impression and learn the most about your career path. In order to maximize your experience, be clear with your manager that you desire feedback so that you can continue to grow as a professional. Keep a record of major focus areas and accomplishments over the course of your internship, so you can look back and reflect on your growth at the conclusion of your internship.
Whether you originally planned to work from home during your internship or not, there are plenty of ways to maximize your experience as a remote intern to make the best impression and learn the most about your career path. In order to maximize your experience, be clear with your manager that you desire feedback so that you can continue to grow as a professional. Keep a record of major focus areas and accomplishments over the course of your internship, so you can look back and reflect on your growth at the conclusion of your internship.
How to Turn an Internship into a Full-time Job Offer
Companies build internship programs to try out possible recruits, and foster a way for students to gain experience and learn about their field in the real world. Interns who do well in these programs can get offered a full-time job when they graduate. As an intern you will get a full understanding of the working environment in the industry you want to enter. But more than that, doors of opportunities will also open up to you. Grab that chance by putting yourself out there. After the program, don’t hesitate to reach out to your supervisors and colleagues as it will keep you in their minds.
Companies build internship programs to try out possible recruits, and foster a way for students to gain experience and learn about their field in the real world. Interns who do well in these programs can get offered a full-time job when they graduate. As an intern you will get a full understanding of the working environment in the industry you want to enter. But more than that, doors of opportunities will also open up to you. Grab that chance by putting yourself out there. After the program, don’t hesitate to reach out to your supervisors and colleagues as it will keep you in their minds.
4 Tips on Turning an Internship Into a Job Offer
Snagging an internship is a foot in the door and a chance to prove yourself to your desired employer. At the end of your internship you should know the systems, the people, the ins and outs of the business. It is important to go the extra mile for the duration of the internship, as the internship is like one giant job interview. Look for projects to get involved in – network with the existing employees to see if you can tag along with them to meetings or help them out with something. Offer to look into a new idea on behalf of the company, or do some research you know will help the company.
Snagging an internship is a foot in the door and a chance to prove yourself to your desired employer. At the end of your internship you should know the systems, the people, the ins and outs of the business. It is important to go the extra mile for the duration of the internship, as the internship is like one giant job interview. Look for projects to get involved in – network with the existing employees to see if you can tag along with them to meetings or help them out with something. Offer to look into a new idea on behalf of the company, or do some research you know will help the company.
NETWORKING/CAREER FAIR PREP:
14 Professional Tips For Networking During A Pandemic
The scope of your meetups will be different, and where you have it may also change significantly. However, it is possible to create meaningful connections, even though you can’t always meet someone in person. Professionals from Forbes Business Council share some tips on how to successfully network online or offline throughout the pandemic.
The scope of your meetups will be different, and where you have it may also change significantly. However, it is possible to create meaningful connections, even though you can’t always meet someone in person. Professionals from Forbes Business Council share some tips on how to successfully network online or offline throughout the pandemic.
Ways to Use LinkedIn More Effectively in 2021 and Grow Professionally
Now is a terrific time to take stock of your online presence. This means cleaning up your LinkedIn profile and consider using some of the site’s terrific tools you might have overlooked. Your job history is an important step in maintaining an active LinkedIn profile. However, don’t overlook the Skills section. The Skills section isn’t just about adding your relevant skills. It’s also where your LinkedIn contacts can make skill endorsements.
Now is a terrific time to take stock of your online presence. This means cleaning up your LinkedIn profile and consider using some of the site’s terrific tools you might have overlooked. Your job history is an important step in maintaining an active LinkedIn profile. However, don’t overlook the Skills section. The Skills section isn’t just about adding your relevant skills. It’s also where your LinkedIn contacts can make skill endorsements.
5 Tips For Virtual Networking Success
Gone are the post-keynote happy hours and local meet-ups where you might have rubbed shoulders with people who could give your career a boost. Prepare what you want to say during networking meetings. Ask questions to direct the conversation and taking diligent notes on what your contact shares. The internet is the best way to find new contacts. Social media sites such as LinkedIn make it easy to search for thought leaders and peers in your industry of choice to reach out to.
Gone are the post-keynote happy hours and local meet-ups where you might have rubbed shoulders with people who could give your career a boost. Prepare what you want to say during networking meetings. Ask questions to direct the conversation and taking diligent notes on what your contact shares. The internet is the best way to find new contacts. Social media sites such as LinkedIn make it easy to search for thought leaders and peers in your industry of choice to reach out to.
How to Find an “In” at Your Dream Company — Fast
Employers today are leaning more heavily than ever on their own employees to help them find and recruit exceptional talent. This is often faster, cheaper and, at least in theory, more likely to result in a hire who excels in the job and aligns well with the culture of the hiring company. You’ve got to find someone at that company you adore, and quickly (and non-offensively) endear yourself to him or her.
Employers today are leaning more heavily than ever on their own employees to help them find and recruit exceptional talent. This is often faster, cheaper and, at least in theory, more likely to result in a hire who excels in the job and aligns well with the culture of the hiring company. You’ve got to find someone at that company you adore, and quickly (and non-offensively) endear yourself to him or her.
5 Introduction Email Templates That Work in 2021
Connecting with strangers over email is never easy. There are various ways you can introduce yourself – it just depends on the level of connection you may or may not already have with a contact, or the business situation in which you’re reaching out. Whether or not your email gets opened – and responded to – depends on how effective its content is.
Connecting with strangers over email is never easy. There are various ways you can introduce yourself – it just depends on the level of connection you may or may not already have with a contact, or the business situation in which you’re reaching out. Whether or not your email gets opened – and responded to – depends on how effective its content is.
14 Business Networking Tips & Tricks to Build Great Work Relationships
Although the qualifications and experience you have are essential when it comes to your career path, they aren’t always the catalysts that open doors and spark new opportunities. The industry contacts you have allow you to cast a wider net when looking for a new job, business partner, or even a mentor. When you have a good relationship with fellow professionals, they can extend their networks to you, substantially expanding your reach. Networking can be tricky. It requires tact, good social etiquette, and excellent communication skills.
Although the qualifications and experience you have are essential when it comes to your career path, they aren’t always the catalysts that open doors and spark new opportunities. The industry contacts you have allow you to cast a wider net when looking for a new job, business partner, or even a mentor. When you have a good relationship with fellow professionals, they can extend their networks to you, substantially expanding your reach. Networking can be tricky. It requires tact, good social etiquette, and excellent communication skills.
5 Types of Networking Events Actually Worth Your Time
Despite the universal awkwardness that usually comes with these events, every city offers its unique opportunities for you to network. And now that many events are digitally-based, there are plenty of options worth taking advantage of. Informational interviews are key to building a robust network and finding out more about specific industries or companies that may interest you. Not only do they allow the interviewer to know your name and learn of your potential interest, but they help you to gain valuable insight.
Despite the universal awkwardness that usually comes with these events, every city offers its unique opportunities for you to network. And now that many events are digitally-based, there are plenty of options worth taking advantage of. Informational interviews are key to building a robust network and finding out more about specific industries or companies that may interest you. Not only do they allow the interviewer to know your name and learn of your potential interest, but they help you to gain valuable insight.
5 Tips For Using LinkedIn to Find a Job in 2021
Today’s job candidates have more tools available to them than at any time in history. Those resources are of little help if they’re not properly used. LinkedIn is an important resource for connecting with potential employers and others in your industry. If you’re not using LinkedIn properly, those recruiters may not be able to find you. When you use LinkedIn, it’s important to be guided by one simple fact: each contact could be a potential lead to a new job. Work to build a large network of contacts, and engage with them on a regular basis to create a strong personal relationship.
Today’s job candidates have more tools available to them than at any time in history. Those resources are of little help if they’re not properly used. LinkedIn is an important resource for connecting with potential employers and others in your industry. If you’re not using LinkedIn properly, those recruiters may not be able to find you. When you use LinkedIn, it’s important to be guided by one simple fact: each contact could be a potential lead to a new job. Work to build a large network of contacts, and engage with them on a regular basis to create a strong personal relationship.
Networking During The Pandemic: How People Who Barely Know You Can Help Accelerate Your Career
Most people don’t take full advantage of their networks because they define them too narrowly and feel more comfortable reaching out to close friends than to more distant acquaintances. Feeling awkward or embarrassed will not kill you. And when it comes to networking, the rewards way outstrip the risk. Connecting with someone you don’t know well is more likely to reward you than reaching out to someone with whom you have a closer relationship. Weak ties include people you used to work or go to school with, the guy you met at a conference, friends of friends you once met at a wedding. Look through LinkedIn or your email contacts and identify a few people who are at companies that you are interested in, who are doing interesting things or whom you would like to be in better touch with.
Most people don’t take full advantage of their networks because they define them too narrowly and feel more comfortable reaching out to close friends than to more distant acquaintances. Feeling awkward or embarrassed will not kill you. And when it comes to networking, the rewards way outstrip the risk. Connecting with someone you don’t know well is more likely to reward you than reaching out to someone with whom you have a closer relationship. Weak ties include people you used to work or go to school with, the guy you met at a conference, friends of friends you once met at a wedding. Look through LinkedIn or your email contacts and identify a few people who are at companies that you are interested in, who are doing interesting things or whom you would like to be in better touch with.
Networking in a Pandemic: Build Your Relationships
The principle — that networking is primarily about nurturing relationships — has only become “more magnified and highlighted” during the self-isolation of the pandemic. Everything we do right now — from sending emails to making calls to sending texts — is more important than ever. How we make people feel now is going to linger longer than these turbulent times. The secret to building genuine relationships is showing up. You’ve got to realize that when you’re reaching out, there are people who are in various degrees of chaos. There’s not one answer with connecting with your network that is going to work for everybody.
The principle — that networking is primarily about nurturing relationships — has only become “more magnified and highlighted” during the self-isolation of the pandemic. Everything we do right now — from sending emails to making calls to sending texts — is more important than ever. How we make people feel now is going to linger longer than these turbulent times. The secret to building genuine relationships is showing up. You’ve got to realize that when you’re reaching out, there are people who are in various degrees of chaos. There’s not one answer with connecting with your network that is going to work for everybody.
The 6 LinkedIn Mistakes That Make You Look Unprofessional In A Job Search
Now it is more important than ever to stand out in the job search process! Review helpful information on: Profile Picture, Your Resume, Using Hashtags, Skills section, “About” section, and Sharing Personal Life.
Now it is more important than ever to stand out in the job search process! Review helpful information on: Profile Picture, Your Resume, Using Hashtags, Skills section, “About” section, and Sharing Personal Life.
It’s Hard to Network Over Coffee When Coffee Shops are Closed
Networking remains one of the best tools for a successful job search. Moving your networking online is simple and effective. Online networking helps you learn about industries/companies, meet job networking contacts who can help you find work, and are a great way to market yourself. Companies use them to find and check out employees before they decide to interview or hire them. Be careful about what you say about yourself and the items you put online.
Networking remains one of the best tools for a successful job search. Moving your networking online is simple and effective. Online networking helps you learn about industries/companies, meet job networking contacts who can help you find work, and are a great way to market yourself. Companies use them to find and check out employees before they decide to interview or hire them. Be careful about what you say about yourself and the items you put online.
How To Build A Better Network And Stronger Connections: Well-Timed Advice From A Serial Connector
Studies have shown that feeling connected to others can provide a range of mental and physical health benefits — and, of course, there are the professional benefits of a strong network, too. This is a time to be very intentional and to ask yourself: What are the communities you want to surround yourself with? What can you do to broaden your horizons and meet people who are not like you who will challenge you and expose you to different places, or types of food, or points of view?
Studies have shown that feeling connected to others can provide a range of mental and physical health benefits — and, of course, there are the professional benefits of a strong network, too. This is a time to be very intentional and to ask yourself: What are the communities you want to surround yourself with? What can you do to broaden your horizons and meet people who are not like you who will challenge you and expose you to different places, or types of food, or points of view?
How To Build A Better Network And Stronger Connections: Well-Timed Advice From A Serial Connector
Studies have shown that feeling connected to others can provide a range of mental and physical health benefits — and, of course, there are the professional benefits of a strong network, too. This is a time to be very intentional and to ask yourself: What are the communities you want to surround yourself with? What can you do to broaden your horizons and meet people who are not like you who will challenge you and expose you to different places, or types of food, or points of view?
Studies have shown that feeling connected to others can provide a range of mental and physical health benefits — and, of course, there are the professional benefits of a strong network, too. This is a time to be very intentional and to ask yourself: What are the communities you want to surround yourself with? What can you do to broaden your horizons and meet people who are not like you who will challenge you and expose you to different places, or types of food, or points of view?
10 Business Networking Tips: Grow Your Professional Network
People do business with people they know, like and trust. It’s not just what you know or are capable of doing, it’s who you know, that’s important for career advancement and business development. Your professional network can open doors for you that otherwise could not be opened.
People do business with people they know, like and trust. It’s not just what you know or are capable of doing, it’s who you know, that’s important for career advancement and business development. Your professional network can open doors for you that otherwise could not be opened.
8 Networking Skills that Every Professional Needs to Have
Set aside your bias against networking, and step into ‘natural networking’ for building real relationships with people who can help you get where you want to be. We often get so focused with business related networking that we never reach out to people who may be doing cool stuff in other fields of work… and you never know what may come of it. Be sure to network outside of your industry from time to time! You don’t need to know the most people, just the right people.
Set aside your bias against networking, and step into ‘natural networking’ for building real relationships with people who can help you get where you want to be. We often get so focused with business related networking that we never reach out to people who may be doing cool stuff in other fields of work… and you never know what may come of it. Be sure to network outside of your industry from time to time! You don’t need to know the most people, just the right people.
4 Clues to Tapping the Hidden Job Market
Unadvertised jobs are a hidden job market that account for an estimated 80 percent of all hires according to a Forbes report. Employers are perusing social media profiles for possible candidates, looking at your LinkedIn blog posts, and asking their current employees for referrals of possible candidates they’re connected to through social media. Pursue contacts at companies where you want to work, whether or not they have an advertised job opening.
Unadvertised jobs are a hidden job market that account for an estimated 80 percent of all hires according to a Forbes report. Employers are perusing social media profiles for possible candidates, looking at your LinkedIn blog posts, and asking their current employees for referrals of possible candidates they’re connected to through social media. Pursue contacts at companies where you want to work, whether or not they have an advertised job opening.
10 Rules for Using Social Media to Get a Job
The majority of recruiters and hiring managers use social media in some manner to find and evaluate candidates. This means it’s an incredibly useful tool for job seekers, but it must be used correctly.
4 Things That Hurt Your Chances of Getting an Interview (Even Though They Shouldn’t)
Getting called in for an interview is way more complicated than it should be. The whole thing’s more out of your control than you want to believe. If a recruiter can’t easily skim your resume and get all the relevant information from it quickly, how likely do you think it is that you’ll make the cut? It doesn’t matter how impressive you are if your application materials lack clarity.
Getting called in for an interview is way more complicated than it should be. The whole thing’s more out of your control than you want to believe. If a recruiter can’t easily skim your resume and get all the relevant information from it quickly, how likely do you think it is that you’ll make the cut? It doesn’t matter how impressive you are if your application materials lack clarity.
5 Interview Skills That Will Get You Hired in 2021
The interview process can be a bit unnerving. You’re meeting with someone who is judging you — judging your character, your work ethic, your past accomplishments, and your promise for the future. It is not the most comfortable of situations, and everyone understands that. If you speak slowly and confidently, your words will be better absorbed, and your self-confidence will be admired.
The interview process can be a bit unnerving. You’re meeting with someone who is judging you — judging your character, your work ethic, your past accomplishments, and your promise for the future. It is not the most comfortable of situations, and everyone understands that. If you speak slowly and confidently, your words will be better absorbed, and your self-confidence will be admired.
How To “Kill It” at Your Next Job Interview
Candidates can have the smarts, education, technical/sales knowledge, and most importantly, the experience. Yet, they can fail to connect with the hiring manager or convince the company that they should be their next hire. During an interview hiring managers are judging less of what you say and more how you say it. First impressions are key, and especially if it’s a phone interview, verbal communication is all you’ve got.
Candidates can have the smarts, education, technical/sales knowledge, and most importantly, the experience. Yet, they can fail to connect with the hiring manager or convince the company that they should be their next hire. During an interview hiring managers are judging less of what you say and more how you say it. First impressions are key, and especially if it’s a phone interview, verbal communication is all you’ve got.
14 Reasons You Didn’t Get a Call Back After a Job Interview
Getting called for a job interview, especially in an extremely difficult job market, is a major feat in itself. Sometimes you won’t get a call back due to something completely out of your control — but sometimes, it is something you said or did that could have cost you the gig.
Getting called for a job interview, especially in an extremely difficult job market, is a major feat in itself. Sometimes you won’t get a call back due to something completely out of your control — but sometimes, it is something you said or did that could have cost you the gig.
9 Video Interview Tips to Help You Succeed
The majority of companies are conducting video interviews — even for positions that will eventually be back in the office. Video interviews are efficient and effective for both the candidate and the company. Put just as much preparation into a video interview as if you were interviewing in person.
The majority of companies are conducting video interviews — even for positions that will eventually be back in the office. Video interviews are efficient and effective for both the candidate and the company. Put just as much preparation into a video interview as if you were interviewing in person.
Guide: How to Succeed at a Hiring Event or Open Interview
Success at a hiring event or open interview is about preparing beforehand, arriving on time, looking your best, and leaving the hiring staff with a great impression. Interviews at these events may be shorter than traditional interviews. Practice a short summary of yourself (one minute or less) to share with potential employers so that you can quickly give them an idea of what you have to offer.
Success at a hiring event or open interview is about preparing beforehand, arriving on time, looking your best, and leaving the hiring staff with a great impression. Interviews at these events may be shorter than traditional interviews. Practice a short summary of yourself (one minute or less) to share with potential employers so that you can quickly give them an idea of what you have to offer.
How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself” [in 2021]
The question sounds easy on paper. After all, we talk about ourselves all the time. But when you think about it, it’s a really open-ended question. The question is a way for an interviewer to ease into the actual interview and get a general idea of what you’re all about. It acts as an introduction and depending on how you answer, it’s going to help the them decide what to ask next. This is your opportunity to leave a lasting first impression.
The question sounds easy on paper. After all, we talk about ourselves all the time. But when you think about it, it’s a really open-ended question. The question is a way for an interviewer to ease into the actual interview and get a general idea of what you’re all about. It acts as an introduction and depending on how you answer, it’s going to help the them decide what to ask next. This is your opportunity to leave a lasting first impression.
The Worst Job Interview Answers
The heart of an interview is how you respond to interview questions. Subpar answers can make you seem unprepared, uninterested in the job, or lacking the necessary qualifications to get the work done well. Cite specific reasons why the job is appealing and fits in with your overall career aspirations. Show that you have researched the company and prove that you are a good fit for the job.
The heart of an interview is how you respond to interview questions. Subpar answers can make you seem unprepared, uninterested in the job, or lacking the necessary qualifications to get the work done well. Cite specific reasons why the job is appealing and fits in with your overall career aspirations. Show that you have researched the company and prove that you are a good fit for the job.
This Is Exactly When You Should Follow Up After a Job Interview
According to hiring experts, you should follow up with a preliminary thank you email within two days of your job interview, and then follow up about the job a week after that. The timing of your second follow-up is essential because you don’t want to seem as if you’re nagging by sending a follow-up too quickly. But you also don’t want to wait too long, as an employer may have already made up their mind by that point.
According to hiring experts, you should follow up with a preliminary thank you email within two days of your job interview, and then follow up about the job a week after that. The timing of your second follow-up is essential because you don’t want to seem as if you’re nagging by sending a follow-up too quickly. But you also don’t want to wait too long, as an employer may have already made up their mind by that point.
The Ultimate Guide To Ace Your Job Interview
You have limited time in a job interview, and you want to cover everything your background has to offer so you can sell yourself for the job. Likeability matters to employers. Having a back-and-forth between you and the interviewer ensures that they have their questions and concerns addressed. Remember that the before and after to a job interview is just as important as the actual interview conversation. Prepare for difficult questions and difficult interviewers.
You have limited time in a job interview, and you want to cover everything your background has to offer so you can sell yourself for the job. Likeability matters to employers. Having a back-and-forth between you and the interviewer ensures that they have their questions and concerns addressed. Remember that the before and after to a job interview is just as important as the actual interview conversation. Prepare for difficult questions and difficult interviewers.
Ask These 10 Interview Questions to Impress Your Hiring Manager
You hear a lot about what not to say at an interview. Ever wonder if there’s anything the recruiter is specifically looking for you to say?
You hear a lot about what not to say at an interview. Ever wonder if there’s anything the recruiter is specifically looking for you to say?
How to Reply to a Recruiter in 2021 (+ Examples)
Recruiters have one goal: to find the best candidates for the positions they’re trying to fill. Every contact represents an opportunity to reinforce that positive first impression you’ve made with the company’s hiring personnel. Most of these messages provide an opportunity to continue your conversation. Try to maintain your optimistic outlook and simply respond in the most straightforward manner possible. Above all else, respond promptly.
Recruiters have one goal: to find the best candidates for the positions they’re trying to fill. Every contact represents an opportunity to reinforce that positive first impression you’ve made with the company’s hiring personnel. Most of these messages provide an opportunity to continue your conversation. Try to maintain your optimistic outlook and simply respond in the most straightforward manner possible. Above all else, respond promptly.
Thank You Email After an Interview: 6 Sample Notes for All Jobs
You must always send an interview thank-you email no later than 24 hours after the interview. If you interviewed with several people, send a personalized thank-you note to each of them.
You must always send an interview thank-you email no later than 24 hours after the interview. If you interviewed with several people, send a personalized thank-you note to each of them.
Here are some Tips to Get Hired at a Virtual Job Fair from a Career Coach who has Helped over 500 Jobseekers
Read up on the companies who are participating and the jobs they offer. Then target to meet and engage with them during the virtual career fair. The attention spans of humans are getting shorter. Therefore, job seekers should aim to communicate deliberately and succinctly. One common mistake many job seekers make is to go into an interview unprepared.
Read up on the companies who are participating and the jobs they offer. Then target to meet and engage with them during the virtual career fair. The attention spans of humans are getting shorter. Therefore, job seekers should aim to communicate deliberately and succinctly. One common mistake many job seekers make is to go into an interview unprepared.
Increase Your Chances for a Great Job Offer
When interviews do not produce job offers after all the effort it takes to get one, it benefits you to stop and consider what you could be doing wrong. Being invited for an interview is a compliment, so it is a good sign knowing that an employer is interested. That means you are doing some things right. Closing an interview is part of the hiring process, and it is up to you to send the right vibes.
When interviews do not produce job offers after all the effort it takes to get one, it benefits you to stop and consider what you could be doing wrong. Being invited for an interview is a compliment, so it is a good sign knowing that an employer is interested. That means you are doing some things right. Closing an interview is part of the hiring process, and it is up to you to send the right vibes.
This Is How Long to Wait Before Following Up After a Job Interview
In addition to nailing the interview questions and writing your eye-catching cover letter, the follow-up step is a simple service to yourself and a positive signal to the company you’re pursuing. Following up after a job interview can even double as a networking opportunity, if you choose to look at it as an impression rather than a transaction. With each touchpoint you have with another human being, you’re building your personal brand and showing who you are. By taking the time to write a professional message, you can set yourself up for success, wherever that success may be.
In addition to nailing the interview questions and writing your eye-catching cover letter, the follow-up step is a simple service to yourself and a positive signal to the company you’re pursuing. Following up after a job interview can even double as a networking opportunity, if you choose to look at it as an impression rather than a transaction. With each touchpoint you have with another human being, you’re building your personal brand and showing who you are. By taking the time to write a professional message, you can set yourself up for success, wherever that success may be.
Interview Tips: How to Prepare for your Next Virtual Interview
The online interview has become a core tool for every hiring team. If you’re a job-seeker in the modern workplace, you need to know how to shine in these online interviews. Even if you’re interviewing by webcam, you’re still talking to a person, so all the tricks of solid interpersonal communication apply. Remember to smile, maintain a positive attitude, look into the camera, and speak slowly and clearly.
The online interview has become a core tool for every hiring team. If you’re a job-seeker in the modern workplace, you need to know how to shine in these online interviews. Even if you’re interviewing by webcam, you’re still talking to a person, so all the tricks of solid interpersonal communication apply. Remember to smile, maintain a positive attitude, look into the camera, and speak slowly and clearly.
A Career Expert Shares 5 Questions She Wishes more Candidates ‘Had the Guts to Ask’ during Job Interviews
Even the most qualified candidates fail to distinguish themselves by asking hard-hitting — yet thoughtful — questions. Some of them may seem too intimidating or awkward to ask, doing so will not only impress your interviewer, but it will help you leave the interview feeling more confident and better informed about the position.
Even the most qualified candidates fail to distinguish themselves by asking hard-hitting — yet thoughtful — questions. Some of them may seem too intimidating or awkward to ask, doing so will not only impress your interviewer, but it will help you leave the interview feeling more confident and better informed about the position.
The Perfect Impression – 10 Steps To Master A Job Interview
A job interview is your chance to showcase your competence and confidence that you are the right person for the job. This is your opportunity to connect on a professional and human level with your interviewer (even if the interview is virtual). Doing well on job interviews is an art and a science. Act professional, show you’re interested, and be ready to make the case for your new employment.
A job interview is your chance to showcase your competence and confidence that you are the right person for the job. This is your opportunity to connect on a professional and human level with your interviewer (even if the interview is virtual). Doing well on job interviews is an art and a science. Act professional, show you’re interested, and be ready to make the case for your new employment.
Each and every little thing you say (yes, even just one sentence) during a job interview shapes whether or not a hiring manager thinks you are a strong fit for the job. Remember, the first few interviews are meant to determine whether you should continue to be in the running for the position.
How to Nail Your Second Interview
You’re being seriously considered for the position based on your success in the first interview. Follow-up interviews give you the chance to meet more people in the organization who have a voice in the hiring process, so be ready to field questions from several different people. During your second interview, you’ll likely be free to ask more questions than you did during your first interview. That’s good, because you’ll probably think of more probing questions as you learn more about the company, employees and the job itself.
You’re being seriously considered for the position based on your success in the first interview. Follow-up interviews give you the chance to meet more people in the organization who have a voice in the hiring process, so be ready to field questions from several different people. During your second interview, you’ll likely be free to ask more questions than you did during your first interview. That’s good, because you’ll probably think of more probing questions as you learn more about the company, employees and the job itself.
How to Select Who to Use as a Reference
References are those people who are familiar with your qualifications, talents, work ethic, and are willing to vouch for your credentials. You may have both professional and personal references that you can call upon, depending on their expertise, how they know you, and the job for which you are applying. It’s important to be sure that the people you choose to recommend you are willing to give you a good reference. You might be surprised that this isn’t always the case. Giving the person the opportunity to bow out of providing a reference can save you from a potentially embarrassing situation.
References are those people who are familiar with your qualifications, talents, work ethic, and are willing to vouch for your credentials. You may have both professional and personal references that you can call upon, depending on their expertise, how they know you, and the job for which you are applying. It’s important to be sure that the people you choose to recommend you are willing to give you a good reference. You might be surprised that this isn’t always the case. Giving the person the opportunity to bow out of providing a reference can save you from a potentially embarrassing situation.
“Why Should We Hire You?” – 10 Best Answers for 2021
During the interview you will have to answer tough questions about your experience and qualifications for the position you are seeking. It is important to deliver specific examples as often as you can. The more concrete examples you can give, the better you will be able to showcase your value to the hiring manager. Read the full job description in detail and think of a few skills that make you uniquely qualified to perform the job duties. Now is the time to sell yourself and state the things that make you the best fit for the job.
During the interview you will have to answer tough questions about your experience and qualifications for the position you are seeking. It is important to deliver specific examples as often as you can. The more concrete examples you can give, the better you will be able to showcase your value to the hiring manager. Read the full job description in detail and think of a few skills that make you uniquely qualified to perform the job duties. Now is the time to sell yourself and state the things that make you the best fit for the job.
NEGOTIATION and OFFER PREP:
Can You Still Negotiate a Job Offer?
With businesses reopening and parts of the economy stabilizing after a dramatic decline, there are early signs that job search activity is picking back up, both in the number of job openings being listed and the number of job seekers searching for opportunities. Most roles will have some room to negotiate, whether that’s salary or beyond, to accommodate both your own and the company’s needs. From a hiring perspective, recruiters still expect you to negotiate.
5 Things To Negotiate at Your Job Other Than Salary
While a nice salary is typically top of mind for a job searcher, there are other equally important benefits to negotiate for when it comes to a new job. If you don’t ask, you certainly won’t get what you want. Lead with confidence and let them know you’re someone worth fighting for.
While a nice salary is typically top of mind for a job searcher, there are other equally important benefits to negotiate for when it comes to a new job. If you don’t ask, you certainly won’t get what you want. Lead with confidence and let them know you’re someone worth fighting for.
What to Say When Negotiating Salary in a Job Offer
You have the greatest negotiating power during that short window of time between being offered a job and formally agreeing to take it. Employers generally expect some negotiation in the hiring process and have built that into their offer by initially pitching a number that is lower than they can ultimately go. Dealing with salary negotiation makes many people so uncomfortable that they end up accepting the first number offered without countering. This is a mistake.
You have the greatest negotiating power during that short window of time between being offered a job and formally agreeing to take it. Employers generally expect some negotiation in the hiring process and have built that into their offer by initially pitching a number that is lower than they can ultimately go. Dealing with salary negotiation makes many people so uncomfortable that they end up accepting the first number offered without countering. This is a mistake.
How to Negotiate a Job Offer: The Do’s and Don’ts
Experts say that creating a personal, empathic connection with your negotiator is a good strategy. Since the hiring manager has chosen you for the role, they will be more likely to hear your requests and try to accommodate them. “If you don’t ask for what you want, you’re not going to get it,” says a career adviser. Just as you wouldn’t recommend an all-or-nothing solution to a work challenge, you shouldn’t do so during the negotiation. Each touchpoint during the discussion is your chance to develop a relationship with your new employer.
Experts say that creating a personal, empathic connection with your negotiator is a good strategy. Since the hiring manager has chosen you for the role, they will be more likely to hear your requests and try to accommodate them. “If you don’t ask for what you want, you’re not going to get it,” says a career adviser. Just as you wouldn’t recommend an all-or-nothing solution to a work challenge, you shouldn’t do so during the negotiation. Each touchpoint during the discussion is your chance to develop a relationship with your new employer.
10 Ways To Negotiate a Job Offer Successfully
Negotiating a job offer can be scary because the outcome is unknown, but employers are likely expecting you to do so. Those seeking salary negotiations should come to the table knowing their worth and not accepting less than their bottom line. Don’t say yes to an offer over the phone, because the truth of the matter is that you don’t know what the full offer is — benefits, and more — until you’ve taken the time to read it.
Negotiating a job offer can be scary because the outcome is unknown, but employers are likely expecting you to do so. Those seeking salary negotiations should come to the table knowing their worth and not accepting less than their bottom line. Don’t say yes to an offer over the phone, because the truth of the matter is that you don’t know what the full offer is — benefits, and more — until you’ve taken the time to read it.
Choosing Between Multiple Job Offers, How Do I Decide?
Even in the midst of a pandemic, some industries are absolutely thriving and there is a huge demand for certain skillsets. While it is exciting to be in demand and have job offers at different companies, once the initial excitement wears off, it can even be a little stressful as now you have to choose what offer to accept. With several opportunities to choose from, it can be difficult to evaluate job offers objectively, and it is incredibly easy to forget what you were looking for. Look at what is a must-have in this role, versus what is nice to have.
Even in the midst of a pandemic, some industries are absolutely thriving and there is a huge demand for certain skillsets. While it is exciting to be in demand and have job offers at different companies, once the initial excitement wears off, it can even be a little stressful as now you have to choose what offer to accept. With several opportunities to choose from, it can be difficult to evaluate job offers objectively, and it is incredibly easy to forget what you were looking for. Look at what is a must-have in this role, versus what is nice to have.
Putting in a little extra time to negotiate a higher salary might be the easiest and quickest way to earn more money at your new job. Salary negotiations show the company that you’re confident in your skills, that you’ve done your homework, and that you’re not going to dart off to another better-paying position as soon as it’s available (because you’ll have the better-paying position). Amid pandemic-related economic woes, companies are even more willing to negotiate for talent, according to a 2020 survey by staffing firm Robert Half. Among senior managers surveyed, 86% were as likely or more likely to negotiate salary with new hires compared to a year ago.
How to Tactfully Negotiate your Salary (Without Leaving Anything on the Table)
Salary negotiation is a cycle that repeats throughout your career. By avoiding sharing your salary history or compensation expectations, you’ll give yourself the most opportunity to negotiate the highest salary possible. By setting your minimum acceptable salary before you get your job offer, you’ll give yourself an objective way to evaluate the final result of your negotiation so you can make the best decision about whether to accept the job.
Salary negotiation is a cycle that repeats throughout your career. By avoiding sharing your salary history or compensation expectations, you’ll give yourself the most opportunity to negotiate the highest salary possible. By setting your minimum acceptable salary before you get your job offer, you’ll give yourself an objective way to evaluate the final result of your negotiation so you can make the best decision about whether to accept the job.
3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Following Up on a Job Application
You’re in the interview process with a company, but you haven’t heard back since the interview. Review when you should follow up, what to keep in mind, and how many times can you follow up without feeling like you’re bugging them.
You’re in the interview process with a company, but you haven’t heard back since the interview. Review when you should follow up, what to keep in mind, and how many times can you follow up without feeling like you’re bugging them.
10 Things to Consider Before Accepting a Job Offer
You have gone through the ordeal of a job search and emerged victorious. Now is the time to be patient and review your job offer checklist.
You have gone through the ordeal of a job search and emerged victorious. Now is the time to be patient and review your job offer checklist.
3 Trap Questions in Salary Negotiation (and a Script for Answering Them)
The employer’s job is to get the best candidate at the lowest cost, while the new employee is trying to get the highest compensation package. Job seekers have more power during the recruitment process than they may realize. If you compete well during a process and are selected for a position, the ball is now in your court. This gives you leverage, especially if you have highly sought-after skills. Finding the right employee for the job is more difficult than most people realize.
The employer’s job is to get the best candidate at the lowest cost, while the new employee is trying to get the highest compensation package. Job seekers have more power during the recruitment process than they may realize. If you compete well during a process and are selected for a position, the ball is now in your court. This gives you leverage, especially if you have highly sought-after skills. Finding the right employee for the job is more difficult than most people realize.