A quick podcast this week... After the interview it can be hard to get a response from a potential employer. Here are some strategies to help you get the information you need to improve how you interview as you continue in your job search! 

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I discuss a smart article from theladders.com that gives some amazing questions to ask during your next interview. I also dive into information about interviews and thank you notes. I have alreaady tested some of these and want to share what worked for me and some insight into why these questions are awesome! 

Connect with me on LinkedIn or Twitter! Its WINNING TIME... LETS GO!

Social media is such a crucial part of our culture. We have to make sure that we are telling a consistent story to build our personal brands! Employers are increasingly checking candidates and employess social. For job seekers, they are looking for reasons not to hire you, not to be your friend! This could be the difference between you and another candidate. More and more companies are concerned about cultural fit as a top priority, even over skillset.

In this podcast, I discuss how you can avoid these pitfalls and what employers are looking for. There was a study done by careerbuilder.com that details the importance of being professional at all times online. 

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Having a large network is crucial so recruiters and hiring managers can find you! Here are 10 ways for you to get it done, so you can start winning!

LinkedIn For The Win Top 10 Ways to Grow Your Network

Be a LION

Use TopLinked.com

Connect with people in your email

Join groups

Posting regularly

Comment and interact

Add your URL to your signature

Publish a video

Connect with friends and family

Connect with recruiters

I dive into something that hit me personally this week, being positive during the job search. I had a down day but I found the tools to bounce back! I referenced a video that helped me. Check it out. Hopefully, this will help you too! 

In addition I discuss:

Being thankful

Being thoughtful

Being mindful and aware

Doing something for yourself

Celebrating wins big or small

This podcast dives into the experience section of the LinkedIn profile.

The importance of keywords

How to find those keywords specific to your industry and job search

Different schools of thought

First steps to take if you have a bare profile

Reach out to me on LinkedIn or email me at [email protected]!

Its another For the win Wednesday! This episode is all about creating a winning linkedin profile. Feel free to follow along with your profile as discuss sections of the page. Also you are invited to join the LinkedIn For The Win Group where I will post some awesome articles about profile strategies.

I am taking you behind the veil to understand the other side of the job search. I will give you the why to future podcasts!

This podcast contains information about:

The recruiting process

The hiring process

What recruiters do

How recruiters search on Linkedin and other job sites

Sourcing

Why keywords are important

Why what recruiters do is important to YOUR job search