by Joe Stein | Networking
It is human nature for people to want to do things for themselves. We are taught to be self-sufficient at an early age, and most of us are reluctant to ask for help. Unfortunately, this issue often extends to a job search and a person seeking to do it all on their...
by Joe Stein | Networking
Networking is the process of obtaining job leads, contact names and company information from business colleagues, family, and friends. Most Job Seekers have heard the term “networking” yet many choose to either ignore the option or use it half-heartedly. Networking,...
by Joe Stein | Networking
Some people who live on their computer may be surprised to learn that Job Fairs still exist and are even thriving. As you sit in front of your computer sending out your resume and passively waiting for a Recruiter to call, you may be wondering why you should even...
by Joe Stein | Networking
During these difficult economic times, networking is more important than ever (even thought it was always crucial). The limited quantity of positions available, along with the high cost of employment advertising (except for RochesterJobs.com) has made many of the job...
by Joe Stein | Networking
I recently was conducting some interviews and connected with someone I had known previously. While it was great re-connecting for the interview, it did not go particularly well, in my opinion. It really was not anything specific that this person did to make me feel...
by Joe Stein | Networking
The Internet is such an amazing communication tool that if, you blink, you just may miss out on whatever is the latest craze. Just as surfing and downloading became common language vernacular, one of the latest to catch fire is using Social Networking in your job...