Top 5 Tips to Successfully Attend a Networking Event

Networking Event

Many people attend networking events and don’t act on the great contacts they met. Here are 3 easy steps to becoming a networking genius.

Worst Face-to-Face Networking Mistake

Face-to-Face Networking Mistake

I was at a large networking event recently and it made me realize something about face-to-face networking advice I fear lots of people misinterpret.

Should I Refer Job Applicants from My Social Networks?

Social Media Job Referral [Featured]

Is it okay to refer job applicants from the social networks you participate in? Learn how referring people from your social network can be useful.

Top 5 Barriers to Job or Contact Referrals in a Job Search

Job Referral Barrier [Featured]

Is your networking strategy holding your job search back? Do you have a referral list? Here are the top five barriers to job or contact referrals.

5 Factors to Consider When Evaluating Online Career Advice

[05.27.11] 5 Factors to Consider When Evaluating Online Career Advice [Featured]

As a job seeker, the amount of online advice available can be overwhelming. Which advice is the “right” advice? Who should you listen to?

#1 Reason to Attend a Networking Event Even if You Don’t Know Anyone

Networking with Professionals [Featured]

Attending a networking event where you don’t know anyone doesn’t have to painful, or even uncomfortable, if you know how to manage the situation.

4 Essentials for Reaching Out to Strangers on LinkedIn

[02.23.11] 4 Tips for Networking with Strangers on Linkedin [Featured]

I received an info interview request from a stranger as a direct message on LinkedIn. And despite my very busy schedule, I decided to take his call.

New Tool Helps Job Seekers See Connections Inside Companies

Connections Inside Networking [Featured]

A new virtual networking tool called, Inside Connections connects Glassdoor’s existing functionality with Facebook’s networking capabilities.

Can I Use Family Members as References?

Family Network Reference [Featured]

Is is okay to use family members as references? Absolutely not. Here are some ways to find legitimate references for a potential employer.

How to Get Out of a Job Rut

Job Out of Rut [Featured]

Laid off or in a job rut? Learn how to establish relationships with people who could have an impact on your ability to get hired.