5 Ways To Strengthen Your Network By Weakening It
The power of weak ties in our social networks, explained. This is a guest post by Frank Gullo. If youâd also like to guest post here on JobMob, follow these…
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June 27, 2012
The Most Under-Used Resource To Find Jobs Here or Overseas
There's probably one not too far from you right now. Have you visited your local chamber of commerce or trade board office yet? My Chamber of Commerce job search story In 2001, I moved back to Israel from France after leaving my web development production manager job at Amazon.com. I took a break for a few months before starting my job search in December of that year. As I sat down to think about how to plan my job search, one of the first questions that came to mind was: "For which employers would I be most valuable?" Put differently- "Which employers would most appreciate my skills and achievements?" Since I had just left a successful job in France, the answer was clear.
November 23, 2011
10 Real World Tips to Find a Job Close To Home
Sick of commuting? Here are some ideas on how to find a job near where you live. This is a guest post by Diane Dolinsky-Pickar. If youâd also like to guest post here on JobMob, follow these guest post guidelines. How long is your commute door-to-door? An hour? More, with traffic? If you see yourself dreading the commute, or youâve met the local cop one too many times as you rush to the train, itâs time to find a local job. But how do you do that when your network and contacts are far away? Develop a geographic boundary for where youâre willing to travel, and then get into head-down mode to identify employers in that area.
March 7, 2011
How To Deal With Good Friends Who Send Bad Job Listings
3 ways to help your friends help you find a job. This a guest post by Melissa Cooley. If youâd also like to guest post here on JobMob, follow these guest post guidelines. In a recent meeting with one of my clients, he expressed frustration over the fact that some people in his life are constantly sending him job postings that are not a good fit. âItâs not just about getting a job,â he said. Do you have someone (or a few someones) like that in your life? It could be a casual acquaintance, a good friend, or even a member of your family. Well intentioned though they may be, the postings they keep sending you completely miss the mark. Here are three tips for dealing with people whose job suggestions are falling flat...
September 8, 2010
Jason Alba: How JibberJobber Makes Networking Easier and Better
If networking is arguably the most effective way to find a job, JibberJobber might be the most effective way to grow your network, as Jason Alba explains in this podcast interview.
August 17, 2010