3 Reasons to Show Gratitude in Your Job Search | Career Rocketeer - Career Search and Personal Branding Blog

Can you ever thank someone too much for giving you an opportunity for a new job, an interview, or a call back? Many people love to hear “thank you” or receive a card for helping someone, but sometimes you can forget to say it during your job search.

Here are three important reasons to show gratitude in all parts of your job search:

It sets you apart from others who don’t. You’ve heard it before, but I’ll say it again: Most people don’t follow-up or say thank you in each part of the hiring process. Many believe that they will come off as annoying to the manager if they send an e-mail or card after a phone or in-person interview.

It doesn’t take much time or energy. A simple, handwritten thank you note only takes a few minutes to write—same with an e-mail. As long as you’ve prepared yourself for following-up by getting all of the contact information during the interview, thanking them should be a quick, painless way to remind them you were grateful for the opportunity.

How To Promote A Conversational Job Interview | Tim's Strategy

Today I get to share and answer a reader question. I have a number of these questions in my cue, but this one seemed to fit my needs today.  And I hope it fits yours.

It comes from Jeff.  A new member of the LinkedIn group and a reader of the blog.

Jeff’s question:

Can you share with me your thoughts on techniques that are useful in promoting more of a discussion format/style during an interview as opposed to a more traditional q&a format?

This is a great question.  And for me the conversational interview is almost always preferred over a style in which you (the candidate) are being hit with wave after wave of questions.

I say almost always because there are scenarios when the interview becomes too conversational.  You don’t learn anything.  And they have nothing to share with the interview team at the end of the day except “I liked her”.

Become a Twitter Power User to Enhance Your Brand | Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel

With the many benefits of Twitter, it’s no wonder so many people are using it as part of their personal branding strategy. Not only can you market yourself and your expertise, but also you can connect with others you may have never had an opportunity to meet to in real life.

Although you probably already have an account (if you don’t, sign up for one at www.twitter.com), are you considered a “power user?”

S.W.O.T. Your Brand | Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel

In marketing, one of the first qualitative assessment mechanisms you learn is the S.W.O.T. analysis. I used to think that I would never need to do something so basic in my career, but recently began assessing brands through S.W.O.T. related analysis much more frequently. Anyone who cares about their personal brand should perform this type of assessment on a regular basis to keep track of how they’re tracking against goals. I like to say that your review at work should never be a surprise. Read through these questions to ask yourself during your S.W.O.T. and put some thought to your brand DNA.

Your brand DNA

Strengths

• Where do you excel?
• Where do you stand out?
• Where have you previously made improvements?

Weaknesses

• What are your areas for improvement?
• What new skills could help you improve?
• Where have you been unsuccessful?

Opportunities

• Where do you see yourself going?
• What opportunities are available to you?
• What is the value exchange of improvement?

Threats

• What competition do you have?
• What weaknesses are posed by your threats?
• What’s holding you back?

Author:

David Trahan is a Strategist at leading social marketing agency Mr Youth in New York, which was named one of the Top 10 Most Innovative Marketing Companies in the World by Fast Company Magazine. He currently serves on the board of the AD Club of New York Young Professionals and is an Alumni Mentor at Pace University. Connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter or read his blog posts at GrownUpThinking.

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Who Owns Your LinkedIn Profile? | I'm On LinkedIn - Now What???

ust read an article on RecruitingBlogs by Hung Lee titled Who Owns Your LinkedIn Profile?  What EVERYONE Needs To Know.

By the ominous title I’d suggest that you already know the answer… YOU DON’T.

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Resume Help & Career Advice by Career Expert Jessica Holbrook Hernandez : CAREEREALISM

By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Jessica Holbrook Hernandez

If you’re visiting this Web site, you understand the importance of having a polished looking resume to use during your job search. Whereas having a marketable resume is extremely important, a fantastic resume by itself won’t get you a job. So, what do you do with your resume now that it has been tweaked (and proofread three times) and is ready for distribution?