by Joey | Feb 8, 2014 | Networking
Venturing off to networking events, making cold calls to prospective contacts, ping-ponging with the same via email and LinkedIn or other social media platforms—for many, these are sure-fire ways to bring on a weariness and the question of “what’s the point of this...
by Joey | Sep 9, 2013 | LinkedIn, Networking
Afraid to make to a new contact on LinkedIn? Don’t be. People like to get LinkedIn invitations–so long as your outreach is conducted professionally and “makes sense” to the recipient. Here are the unwritten rules–some of them not what...
by | Feb 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
Last night I was a featured panelist at Rutgers University where a discussion with alumni of Rutgers’s Executive MBA Program (REMBA) spanned job search strategy, resume development and networking, but focused primarily on LinkedIn. I found it remarkable that MBAs are...
by Joey | Jan 31, 2013 | Networking, Tough Love
When I’m asked to impart networking advice, my natural inclination is to rattle off a list of can’t-miss best practices: Build a profile and get active on LinkedIn. Participate heavily in live and online networking events and job fairs. Schmooze your contacts now—not...
by | Jan 23, 2013 | Uncategorized
Last week, Caitlin Kelly wrote a piece for The New York Times in which she recounts the stories of four over-50 U.S. workers who recently found new jobs following lay-offs and prolonged periods of unemployment (“Over 50, and Under No Illusions”). Caitlin...
