Tag Archives: Networking

Some Questions Answered

June 19, 2009 by Joyce Richman
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Here are two “role-play” responses to questions you’re asking… Q: “In one of your recent columns you said that we shouldn’t initiate networking calls to prospective employers on company time. When are we supposed to make them? After we get fired? We should be able to make calls on the clock as long as we don’t make a big deal about it. Please comment.” A: Rather than battle the pros and cons of the subject, Continue reading →

Passport 2 Success

June 18, 2009 by Joyce Richman
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WFMY News 2 Television station is hosting a career event June 24, 2009 in Greensboro, NC.  The event is called Passport 2 Success and features a pathway for participants to travel and connect with 11 different coaches with varying expertise and backgrounds. Two TCA Coaches, Joyce Richman and Barbara Demarest, will be featured.  Joyce currently appears on WFMY offering career and executive coaching advice.  She is serving as one of the sponsors and hosts of Continue reading →

Networking Success

May 25, 2009 by Joyce Richman
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He wanted to meet so we could discuss his job search. He said it wasn’t going anywhere and he needed help re-starting it. And, he said he just needed to vent.           “Joyce, I’m not getting any replies to my resume. I must have mailed 300 copies and I haven’t gotten one nibble in response.  Please review it and tell me what’s missing.”           He handed it to me, I glanced at it and told Continue reading →

Overcoming Obstacles with Self-Confidence, Focus, Networking and a Positive Attitude

February 21, 2009 by Joyce Richman
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A recent caller wanted to know if she could blame the economy for her inability to find work. I told her that if it made her feel better to do so, please, be my guest. She said that it didn’t. She wanted to somehow get past the fact that there were so few jobs and so many people looking for them. “I’m not a spendthrift,” she said. “I have bills to pay and no way Continue reading →

How Does the Networking Thing Work?

January 23, 2009 by Joyce Richman
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Q: I think I’m doing a great job of networking. I’ve spoken to dozens of interesting and kind people. They thank me, I thank them. And nothing happens. What am I doing that’s stopping my search cold? A: It sounds like you’re good at getting in front of your contact but don’t know what to do once you get there. You need a plan and a purpose. Before calling another person, answer these career questions: Continue reading →

What Kind of Resume?

January 23, 2009 by Joyce Richman
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Q: “I’ve worked for several companies over the last few years. I’m not a job hopper but I am concerned that I’ll be seen that way. I’ve been told that to present myself in the best possible light I should use a functional resume and not a chronological one. Do you agree?” A: A functional resume groups your abilities into skill clusters. A (reverse) chronological resume lists each of your positions and companies, beginning with Continue reading →

Attitude, the Match Game, Networking & a Few Closing Thoughts

January 23, 2009 by Joyce Richman
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Attitude: It’s competitive out there. The market is tight. As a job seeker you’re not  feeling too optimistic. That can show when it’s time to interview. You’re evaluated by what you say and how you say it. So here are a few reminders about attitude: It’s created in your head and demonstrated in your behavior. With that in mind, don’t mentally argue with interviewers. Don’t set up mental barriers. Think “partnership”. Partner with the interviewers Continue reading →

The Case for Networking

December 13, 2008 by Joyce Richman
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What are three reasons that applicants and organizations benefit from networking? Each has opportunity to learn more about the other without jumping too quickly or rejecting an opportunity prematurely. Each begins with a level playing field, putting more emphasis on the job challenge and what it takes to meet it than looking for individual differences and exceptions. Each can present and respond with greater candor and less concern of rejection.