The Job Search Program to Find Consulting Gigs

The Job Search Program to Find Consulting Gigs On LinkedIn I got this question from Hugi: Can we use it to find consulting gigs? Im guessing Hugi is asking if he can use the Job Search Program to find consulting gigs. My answer, of course, is: Yes, absolutely yes! Not that I think this program is the answer to every question, but what is a consulting gig? It is a mini-job. How do you get a consulting gig? Well, you might find out about it through a posting. Or through a network contact. How can you proactively find out about consulting gigs?  By having the right conversations with the right people. Which is exactly what the Job Search Program is designed to do. I help you: Have the right conversations with the right people. The job search program uses the time-tested and proven tactic that every job seeker should use: the informational interview. Instead of just teaching you what an informational interview is,  and then leaving you on your own, I walk with you for at least six weeks as you invite people, have the informational interviews, follow-up with them, and get more informational interviews (or, more of the right conversations with more of the right people) through referrals. Networking. Accountability. Follow-up. All the normal high impact job search stuff. With my Job Search Program I help you, day-by-day, make progress in the right direction. Whether you are just out of school, or looking for a mid-level job, or looking for an executive role, this program can help you have the right conversations with the right people. Not by giving you hours of instruction and a pat on the back but with a systematic program that YOU CAN DO. Is this for a contractor looking for gigs? Yes, it definitely is. The Job Search Program to Find Consulting Gigs On LinkedIn I got this question from Hugi: Can we use it to find consulting gigs? Im guessing Hugi is asking if he can use the Job Search Program to find consulting gigs. My answer, of course, is: Yes, absolutely yes! Not that I think this program is the answer to every question, but what is a consulting gig? It is a mini-job. How do you get a consulting gig? Well, you might find out about it through a posting. Or through a network contact. How can you proactively find out about consulting gigs?  By having the right conversations with the right people. Which is exactly what the Job Search Program is designed to do. I help you: Have the right conversations with the right people. The job search program uses the time-tested and proven tactic that every job seeker should use: the informational interview. Instead of just teaching you what an informational interview is,  and then leaving you on your own, I walk with you for at least six weeks as you invite people, have the informational interviews, follow-up with them, and get more informational interviews (or, more of the right conversations with more of the right people) through referrals. Networking. Accountability. Follow-up. All the normal high impact job search stuff. With my Job Search Program I help you, day-by-day, make progress in the right direction. Whether you are just out of school, or looking for a mid-level job, or looking for an executive role, this program can help you have the right conversations with the right people. Not by giving you hours of instruction and a pat on the back but with a systematic program that YOU CAN DO. Is this for a contractor looking for gigs? Yes, it definitely is.

How to Ace A Phone Interview

How to Ace A Phone Interview You’ve finally decided that you’re ready for the next step in your professional career. You’ve been searching job boards and applying to jobs that sound interesting to you. Finally, a note back from an employer, hoping to get you on the phone for a telephone interview. Woo! Interviewing is one of the most nerve wrecking tasks, and not being able to see your interviewer face to face can sometimes be even more terrifying. You won’t be able to see your interviewer’s facial cues to your answers and they won’t be able to see you or sense your enthusiasm for the job.   Here are some helpful tips and tricks to get and ace that interview: Do your research on the company. You want to find out of this is a company that you’ll enjoy working for, and you want to make sure that it’ll be a good fit for you.   See what the company’s history is, what their stock holdings might be, and any other little tidbits that you can find about their company goals. Also, be sure that you understand the job description and the responsibilities that you will be undertaking. Coming to the interview with some prior knowledge about the company shows initiative. Have your resume printed out in front of you. You might have to reference your resume to explain your duties further, report dates, etc. I suggest having an abridged copy of your resume where you can easily read off your responsibilities rather than reading the prior job descriptions right off your resume. Find a quiet place to take the call. Whether you have to lock yourself in your closet (make sure you have good cell signal first!) or you have a quiet working office at home, make sure there won’t be any noisy interruptions. Be prepared with questions for the recruiter. Always write a few questions down prior to the interview â€" whether it is questions about the role or questions about the company’s culture, have 3-4 on hand to ask the recruiter towards the end of the interview. If they’ve answered all of your questions and you don’t have anything else offhand that you can think about, tell them that they’ve done a great job answering all the questions you had. Even though you can’t see your interviewer, act as if you’re facing them! You can dress up, smile, and pretend that you’re talking to them instead of speaking through the phone. This will help make you sound more confident. Always have a glass of water nearby. This serves two purposes: quenching your thirst and giving you something to pause and consider questions with.   It’s okay to take a moment to compose your thoughts when you’re asked something! Interviewers prefer a well thought out answer rather than babbling. When you are all done with the interview, be sure to send out a thank you note to whomever took the time to speak to you. Not only does it show that you’re appreciative that they took the time out to speak to you, it serves as a reminder of your candidacy. You can even touch briefly on why you think you’re qualified for the job; just don’t brag too much. Are there any other phone interview strategies that you know about?   Feel free to share them in the comments below! For more information about job interviews a quick Google search or The 4 Questions Every Millennial Should Ask in a Job Interview is a good start.

How to Impress Recruiters Resume Dos and Donts

How to Impress Recruiters Resume Dos and Donts Its a tough world out there, especially in the world of resumes. You are competing against a large number of other candidates, who also have great experience and impressive skills and knowledge. You need to have what it takes to stand out both as a person and also having an impressive resume that makes you special and unique. This means you cant be making any silly errors that may get you noticed for the wrong reasons. So how can you do this? Here are some  top statistics and dos and donts of a resume from AkkenCloud, take note! Think like a recruiter Recruiters spend 6 seconds looking at a resume before deciding if the person is worthy of an interview. 78% of resumes are discarded for an unprofessional email address. 88% discarded if they include a photo! They spend 80% of their resume review time on name, current title/company and past titles/companies. What questions do recruiters ask when reviewing a resume? What was this candidates  most recent role? What is this persons overall experience? Do they have a personal web presence? Did they have any gaps in their career and why? Resume Dos An organised layout is VERY important. Put format first. Triple check spelling and grammar! List experience in chronological order. Identify your achievements: Challenge, actions and results. Show leadership. Incorporate statistics. Use words such as achieved, created and influenced. Resume Donts Dont use overcomplicated formatting. Dont change tense throughout. Dont exaggerate titles/responsibilities. Dont make spelling mistakes. Dont use an inappropriate email address. Read more dos and donts below!