INTERVIEW: Networking from Scratch for a Job

INTERVIEW: Networking from Scratch for a Job

| Blog Posts | Kevin Kermes

I’ve been sharing this interview a lot lately with my coaching clients. It’s a conversation I had with Michael who found himself in a new city, with no network and unemployed. He had to build a trusted network from scratch – and quickly. In this See full post

How I Got the Job – Ed Warner: The “Hidden” Job Market

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In this episode of “How I Got the Job,” Ed Warner talks about his recent job search. He shares how he tapped into the “hidden” job market, the importance of networking and how social media

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How I Got the Job – Andrea Greenwood: The Importance of Mindset

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This week my interview is with Andrea Greenwood.  As a financial services executive she experienced a double whammy in her job search: an imploding industry and depressed job market.  Despite that bleak combination, she championed the circumstances and “got the job.”  Listen in as she …

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How I Got the Job – Chris Shull: Doing Your Job Isn’t Enough

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This week’s interview is with Chris Shull, an IT Director, shares how he navigated this difficult job market and got the job.  In our conversation, he comments that doing a great job in your current or past …

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How I Got the Job – Michael Kerman: A Conversation about Networking

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There is no shortage of articles out there stressing the importance of networking in the job search.  But, imagine being in a new city with little or no network and having to find a senior level position.  This week’s “How …

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How I Got the Job – Using Twitter as a “Twool” in the Job Search

| Blog Posts | Kevin Kermes

While Social Media platforms like LinkedIn have gained increasing popularity with today’s job seekers, many are still on the fence regarding Twitter.  Not too long ago, I was one of those wondering …

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