As a job seeker, you may feel like you’ll never land a job—let alone your dream job! In a tough job market, it can be challenging to get the job you desire because of the stiff competition and small amount of openings. But it can be done if you stick with it and don’t give [...]
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Talent Connection Episode 16: How to Find Your Ideal Job
The following is an approximate transcript.
HEATHER: Hello and thank you for joining Episode 16 of Talent Connection, a podcast about connecting job seekers and employers, produced by Cachinko. My name is Heather Huhman, and I am the founder & president of Come Recommended, as well as the Career & Recruiting Advisor for Cachinko. I’m joined [...]
Are You A Fan? How Following Companies Will Get You Hired
Social media has narrowed the gap between individuals and companies. Today, many companies are highly accessible on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, among other networking and niche websites, making it easier for a job candidate to research an organization, its products and/or services, and watch for job opportunities.
It can be highly beneficial in your job search [...]
Follow, Friend & Link: How to Tie the Big 3 Social Networks Together
Maintaining consistency across platforms is important for your personal brand. And although each networking website has a different purpose and audience, you still need to convey the same information about yourself so others know who you are and what you’re all about.
That’s not saying that on each platform you need to have the same, boring [...]
5 Ways to Banish Job Search Stress
As you may know, April is Stress Awareness Month. Although stress is often associated as being something negative, it can be a positive factor in accomplishing a task.
Obviously, if you’re job searching, you’ll probably become stressed or frustrated at some point during the process. But it’s important to find ways to relieve that stress and, [...]
Talent Connection Episode 15: How to Mobilize Your Job Search
The following is an approximate transcript.
HEATHER: Hello and thank you for joining Episode 15 of Talent Connection, a podcast about connecting job seekers and employers, produced by Cachinko. My name is Heather Huhman, and I am the founder & president of Come Recommended, as well as the Career & Recruiting Advisor for Cachinko. I’m joined [...]
Spring Cleaning: Look at Your Contacts
Spring cleaning is not only good for your home. It can also be good for your job search! It’s important to take a few minutes to maintain organization and a clear focus while job seeking—especially when it comes to your contacts.
Networking connections can often lead you to a new job opportunity. These connections can introduce [...]
No Joke! Your Ideal Job is Out There
Although for many April Fool’s Day is a humorous and light-hearted holiday, it might not seem funny if you’re still out of work and on the job hunt. In fact, it may be downright frustrating! It can be hard to stay motivated and encouraged in a tough job market, especially when it seems as if [...]
Talent Connection Episode 14: Helpful Contacts for Your Job Search & Career
The following is an approximate transcript.
HEATHER: Hello and thank you for joining Episode 14 of Talent Connection, a podcast about connecting job seekers and employers, produced by Cachinko. My name is Heather Huhman, and I am the founder & president of Come Recommended, as well as the Career & Recruiting Advisor for Cachinko. I’m joined [...]
Amp Your Job Search: Join a Community!
Some people are more successful in their job search than others.
Why? For many, it’s enlisting the help of others and networking with industry professionals that ultimately helps them land their next job.
This is precisely why communities of all kinds – chats, blogging communities, social networking groups, professional associations, talent communities, etc. – can be so [...]
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