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One Huge Tip to Job Hunting

March 4th, 2010

I just helped a friend tonight with his resume. We talked a lot about tailoring your resume to fit the job description.

He was using his people network to help with his resume and to job search. He already had an insider at one company helping him get an interview.

I recommend using linkedin.com to find insider connections at your favorite companies.  In addition, ask your friends for help. You need to put it out there that you could use help, and you’d be surpised on what happens. BUT if you don’t ask, it probably won’t come. – Tell people. Put it on facebook. Talk about it and most importantly, ASK for help.

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Number One Tip to Connecting

March 3rd, 2010

Listen. Listen to what the other person has to say. Listen and don’t think about how to respond. Listen.

I’m guilty of this one as well. Many of us will start to think about what we want to say next without listening to the other person. Take a step back and listen to what they have to say. It will do wonders for your networking.

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Never Judge a Contact

February 26th, 2010

I was at a networking function last night put on by the Woodinville Chamber of Commerce. I spoke with someone for about 15 minutes. At first he wasn’t interested in what I did for a living. As we continued to talk, we found out that we live less than a mile away from each other. We also talked about the importance of networking and being involved in any organization you join.

At the end, we set a time to talk next week. Moral of the story – never judge a contact – you never know where it will lead you.

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6 things to talk about when you have nothing to say

February 19th, 2010

Have you ever had brain freeze while talking with someone, and you don’t know what to say? Nerves will do that to you. Here’s a simple roadmap to follow.

  1. Get their name
  2. Tell about your family, ask them about their family
  3. Tell them about work, ask them about their work
  4. Talk about places you’ve been, ask about their travels
  5. Bring up a hobby, ask about their hobbies
  6. What are their goals and dreams

Remember, this is a conversation. So don’t just ask questions. Bring up your personal stuff too! A way to think about this is the following image:

You start with a brass plate in front of you (name). On top of the brass plate is a brick house with a family inside looking out the window (family). Coming up out of the house’s chimney is a work glove (work) and the glove is holding on to a 747 (travel). On the plane for propellers are tennis rackets that spin (hobbies) and instead of a tail on the plane, a goal post sits on the back (dreams/goals). I keep looking for an image and haven’t found one to post yet.

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Two Steps to 30 Second Commercial

February 12th, 2010

Yesterday morning was the Woodinville Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast. I really like this breakfast. Foods is okay, and they do a speed networking, so you can meet people. Each person has one minute to talk about themselves.

I believe I have my 30 second commercials down, so I have always ended early. Yesterday, I heard some bad commercials. So here’s my two steps to a 30 second commercial.

  1. PREPARE – work on developing a couple of commercials about you or your business. What is it you want to tell people? Yesterday, someone was telling me about the square footage of their space – BORING! Another person just started to list everything they did – my eyes glazed over. Think about what you want to say before you get there.
  2. PRACTICE – a speed networking event is a great place to practice. Why? Because you get to say it over and over again. I like to use these events to try out new 30 second commercials to see what type of response I get. However, I would at least suggest practicing at home or in the car just to get used to saying it. Listen to how it sounds? Evaulate it and see if it is what you want to say.

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