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7+ Tips to Help Your References Make You Shine
This week we turn to something that is often a stumbling block for those currently searching for a new job: references.
Make your Most Limited Resource Unlimited: Time Tracking
Do you have enough time in your day? Your week? Did you accomplish all of your goals last year? Apochromatik has some exciting news that we will be announcing in the coming months related to this…but in the meantime, we want to briefly talk about how busy we all are. And because you are busy, I’m going to make this post a really short 3 minute read.
How to Build A Network From Scratch in 15 Minutes A Week, Part IV
This week is the fourth and final part of our series on building your network in just 15 minutes per week. By the end of this week, you should be much farther in your effort to cultivate your network, based on just an hour of effort.
How to Build A Network From Scratch in 15 Minutes A Week, Part III
This week, we’re going to go back to the list of 10 people you came up with as initial targets to contact.
How to Build A Network From Scratch in 15 Minutes A Week, Part II
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How to Build A Network From Scratch in 15 Minutes A Week, Part I
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3 Common Networking Mistakes You Can Avoid
Recently we conducted a Q&A session where we heard from several professionals who asked about networking. In the next few weeks, we’ll address many of the questions they raised, including how to build a network from the ground up. First, though, three common networking mistakes you can easily avoid.
Exercise: 9 Tips to Find the Time
With almost one-third of the year gone, it’s a great time to reassess your goals. If you have a fitness-related goal you haven’t made progress on yet, you’re not alone. When you’re trying to juggle a career and a semblance of a life outside work, finding time to exercise isn’t easy. Here are some tips to help.
Eight Easy Ways to Irritate Email Recipients
Studies show that the average professional spends one-third of their work day on work email. That means that email can have a big impact on your career. Read on for eight common—and easily correctable—mistakes you may be making with your emails.
Emails that are too long.
Someone once told me emails should be short enough to fit on an iPhone screen. That isn't always possible or desirable, but it’s helpful to keep that view in mind. (Of course the people who insist on three line emails are often the same people who then complain about emails that sound curt, so take this with a grain of salt.) Longer emails—especially if you aren't using headers or space to break things up—make people more likely to skim and miss the content you've provided. Or they may decide to come back to your email and then forget to do so. And worse than not reading the email, when your emails are too long, people assume you aren't focused.
3 Steps to a Highly Effective Reference List
You’ve come up with a thoughtful job search plan. You’ve prepared your resume and proofread it until your eyes watered. Your cover letter is perfectly crafted. (By the way, if these don’t apply to you, we can help. . . .) Now it’s time to put together your list of references. That will be easy, right? Just type up some names, phone numbers, and email addresses and Voila! You’re done with your application! Right? Wrong.
References don’t need to take long, but they do need to be carefully put together. The good news: so many people just throw their reference list together, that this is an area where it’s easy to stand out. Just follow three steps to improve your reference list.