In previous posts, I talked about the “tell me about yourself” interview question, but let’s take it a bit further and work on how you’re pitching yourself in general. I’ll use… me as an example. Eek. So I’ve been active on LI since ’08. It’s my #1 tool to network
“So tell me about yourself?” Yeah, that’s a fun one isn’t it? You’re 100% guaranteed to have that question asked when you’re in an interview or trying to find a new job, so you also 100% guaranteed need to nail it. This one’s easy as heck for a couple reasons:
Remember when we jumped in and started networking with hiring managers, recruiters, and people at companies we were interested in? Yeah, it’s not the most pleasant thing, but oh well. Here’s something that might feel less weird. Reach out and connect to people in your own field. If you’re a
The old saying is “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Yeah, no. It’s WHO KNOWS YOU. I’m a big believer in trying to build your own brand. I will also readily admit that I’m not at all an expert at it. What my focus has been in
Day One: Ok, most important things to do today: Dust off your resume. Automate the heck out of things. RESUMÉS When is the right time to update or work on your resume? Well… you’ve always got to keep it up, even if you’re not looking. You may not have been
Ever get those emails from recruiters that misspell your name, pitch you a role not remotely relevant, and in general look like crap? Here’s what they are: Spam. That’s it. There’s some big national/international recruiting companies that hire folks that have the ability to sniff out posted resumes (and emails)
