Career Questions? Ask Angela - A Job Seekers Guide To Finding The Perfect Job!

Eventually you will meet people who will connect you with employers or others who can provide real job leads, and from those connections, you can find out about:. You will not know how useful or willing any of your contacts are until you ask them. As you begin to develop contacts, it is important to think about the types of requests to make of these people. It is important to let everyone know that you are looking for a job, but don't ask contacts if they can hire you or if they know someone who can hire you. This question ends conversations quickly!

If they have leads they will tell you about them. Not all of your contacts will be able to help you in your job search. Some people will provide better leads than others. Not everyone will have ideas on how to help.

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Suggestions will also vary depending on how close you are to your contacts. Informational interviewing is a way to get your foot in the door to talk with people you know less well. The goal of this kind of interview is to learn about a type of job or a certain company, not to get a job. If you want to set up an informational interview, start by listing the types of businesses or professionals you would like to talk with.

Next, ask your network for specific contacts, or make a call and ask for an informational interview without a contact.

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When calling, you simply need to say that you would like to request time to talk with a person for an informational interview. Explain that you are doing a job search and would like to learn about the company. If you are nervous about this process, ask for help from supports. They can practice the call with you, or someone could accompany you to the interview. Networking means that you will meet and talk with many people.

It is important to maintain a good relationship with them. Follow-up is part of that process and one way to do so is to send a thank you card. A thank you card or letter should be sent immediately after you meet with a person. Whether to send a card or letter matters little, but it is important to send something. The goal of follow-up is not to overwhelm contacts, but rather to make them aware of your progress and to continue to get their suggestions if possible. Only keep in touch with contacts who say it is okay to do so. Phone follow-up is also a possibility, but again, only with permission.

If your calling is okay with the person, follow-up with them after a month. No matter what your approach is, a job search is slow and tedious work.

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Keeping track of your networking is a good way of maintaining energy in your job search as it keeps you directed. Below are some other useful hints:. Do whatever it takes to keep pushing ahead in your job search. Try to keep a positive outlook as that will help you present well to others. Being a self-advocate means speaking up for yourself and being assertive.

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Here are tips on how to do this when working with professionals:. The time and energy you invest in your job search will pay off. Try to remain hopeful and keep the faith that your efforts will lead you to a good job. They will want to hear your good news. As a way of saying "thank you," remind these people that you are available to offer assistance to them if they need it.

This book -- which I bought for a family member in mid-life career transition -- has been a Godsend. I met Angela years ago, and have since sent many people to her for career coaching. They've all come back and thanked me for the introduction. The "How to Get Started" section-- just chapter one -- was worth times what we paid for the book. I'd recommend this book for anyone contemplating a career change in Angela gets right down to business. She starts by making you feel good about yourself, because she knows that if you don't, then a potential employer probably won't feel good about you either.

Then she progressively nurtures your confidence by teaching you everything you'll need to make the change from apprehensive unemployed person to confident job seeker. You'll become increasingly energized and enthusiastic as you absorb Angela's wisdom and make it your own.

Whatever you're feeling when you start the book, by the time Angela's through with you, you'll realize what a valuable, competent person you are, a huge asset to the employer of your choice. Finally a one-stop guide that's packed with innovative ideas, insightful advice and current information for any one looking to up-level their presence in the job market, and improve their "package" - this book is filled with great tips about resumes, interviewing, salary and more including what's hot and not when it comes to preparing yourself and presenting yourself to potential employers.

Angela is an extraordinary Career Coach that brings the information you need to know to the forefront in a fun and inspiring way. Ask Angela is a big win! Angel's book is fantastic. She has a way of simplifying things that either scare or confuse many people, especially when they're already in job transition.

But Angela has been guiding people for years and really tells it like it is. It's not just fluffy, conceptual information. This is practical, filled with action steps that anyone can implement quickly. I highly recommend Angela's work. This is a practical book and is the perfect guide for persons seeking employment. It is easy to read and logically displays a sequential order of events. The book goes far beyond that of most books of this nature;it follows on to lead the job-seeker through the interview and actual hiring process. The book is interesting reading but is not just to be read and tossed on a book shelf.

This book is to be used and followed. With adherence to the steps in the book, and your own perseverance you will land that perfect job. When I was seeking a job there When I was seeking a job there was a lot of noise with everyone giving their 2 cents about everything from resume formats to interviewing. This book cuts through that noise and gives you definitive and useful advice for job seekers.

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