Don’t Assume You Will Get A Good Reference

Is Your Job Search Stalled?

In a recent survey, over 50% of executive and managerial candidates currently conducting a job search have been out of work for over a year. Why is your job search taking so long? In this radio program, Brad and Barry talk about the most important elements of an effective job search. Are you ready to […]Related posts: 1. Job Search Stalled? Do What the Pros Do. [http://www.impacthiringsolutions.com/careerblog/2009/11/20/job-search-stalled-do-what-the-pros-do/] 2. 2 Major Job Search Problems You Can Fix This Week [http://www.impacthiringsolutions.com/careerblog/2010/10/27/2-major-job-search-problems-you-can-fix-this-week/] 3. Is Your Job Search Focused On Employment or Employability? [http://www.impacthiringsolutions.com/careerblog/2010/09/27/is-your-job-search-focused-on-employment-or-employability/]

Are You Effectively Using LinkedIn in Your Job Search?

LinkedIn is the most effective online tool for professional networking. However, most executive and managerial job search candidates under utilize the power of LinkedIn for the their job search. In this radio program, Brad and Barry discuss the various elements of creating a powerful and effective strategy that incorporates LinkedIn as a key component of […]Related posts: 1. How Recruiters Search Using LinkedIn & What We Look For [http://www.impacthiringsolutions.com/careerblog/2010/03/22/how-recruiters-search-using-linkedin-what-we-look-for/] 2. How Would You Rate Your LinkedIn Profile? [http://www.impacthiringsolutions.com/careerblog/2010/03/12/how-would-you-rate-your-linkedin-profile/] 3. Your LinkedIn Profile May Be More Critical Than Your Resume In A Job Search [http://www.impacthiringsolutions.com/careerblog/2010/03/17/your-linkedin-profile-may-be-more-critical-than-your-resume-in-a-job-search/]

Don’t Assume You Will Get A Good Reference

Time and time again candidates assume when a person tells them they will be a reference, it means a good reference. Not true. In a recent poll 54% said they were given a reference and it turned out bad. This busts the theory that people will only give references they “KNOW” will give them a […]Related posts: 1. Caution: Don’t Assume All References Will Be Good. Surprising Poll. [http://www.impacthiringsolutions.com/careerblog/2010/06/25/caution-dont-assume-all-references-will-be-good-surprising-poll/] 2. Know Your References Well. It Isn’t What They Say, It’s How They Say It. [http://www.impacthiringsolutions.com/careerblog/2009/09/28/know-your-references-well/] 3. Social Media Is Good and Bad For Your Job Search [http://www.impacthiringsolutions.com/careerblog/2010/01/06/social-media-is-good-and-bad-for-your-job-search/]

Why Job Boards Are A Poor Job Search Strategy

Are you investing too much time responding to job ads on job boards? Are you depending too much on finding your next job through a job advertisement? The vast majority of jobs are not posted on job boards. This pool of available opportunities is called the hidden job market. Research studies have shown that 80% […]Related posts: 1. Hope is NOT a Job Search Strategy [http://www.impacthiringsolutions.com/careerblog/2009/09/18/hope-is-not-a-job-search-strategy/] 2. 10 Reasons Why Candidates Fail At Networking [http://www.impacthiringsolutions.com/careerblog/2010/05/15/10-reasons-why-candidates-fail-at-networking/] 3. Is Your Job Search Focused On Employment or Employability? [http://www.impacthiringsolutions.com/careerblog/2010/09/27/is-your-job-search-focused-on-employment-or-employability/]

10 Reasons Why Candidates Fail At Networking

Studies show that over 80% of all jobs are within the “hidden job market”. Only 15%-20% of all jobs are filled through job board advertising or through recruiters. If all you’re doing as a candidate is applying for jobs posted on-line, your job search is doomed to fail. To see the great opportunities within the […]Related posts: 1. STOP Job Search Networking: Complete Waste of Time [http://www.impacthiringsolutions.com/careerblog/2009/04/06/stop-job-search-networking-complete-waste-of-time/] 2. Why Job Boards Are A Poor Job Search Strategy [http://www.impacthiringsolutions.com/careerblog/2010/05/15/why-job-boards-are-a-poor-job-search-strategy/] 3. 6 Reasons Why LinkedIn Is So Critical In A Job Search [http://www.impacthiringsolutions.com/careerblog/2009/09/07/6-reasons-why-linkedin-is-so-critical-in-a-job-search/]