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The Biggest Networking Mistake

Let's Grow Leaders

Sarah (not her real name) had just received a kick-in-the-gut career wake up call – the kind we all pray never happens. She had invested long and deep in her networking at work. She had mentors and sponsors, but such networks are tightly woven, and can unravel 27 times faster than they took to build. Offer to help first.

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5 Ways to Become a LinkedIn Ninja

Let's Grow Leaders

Building a strong LinkedIn network takes time. And if you think LinkedIn really doesn’t matter, know that Pew Research found that 98% of Recruiters and 85% of hiring managers use LinkedIn. The biggest mistake is not turning “notify your network” to “off” when working on profile changes.

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Why The Hidden Job Market is Hidden

Your Work, Your Way

The hidden job market refers to unadvertised roles filled primarily through internal promotions, employee referrals, and direct recruiter outreach. Internal candidates also already know the company culture, have a shorter learning curve, and have a built-in network of mentors, colleagues, and support that would take a new hire years to build.

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Why Networking Is Essential For Career Success (and Everyone Should Do It NOW)

Eat Your Career

Networking. If you’re happily employed and your career is chugging right along, networking often gets put on the backburner. I see a lot of people who only start thinking about networking when they “need” something—like a new job, for example. The word alone strikes fear in the hearts of many. It’s so inauthentic!

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3 Great Books About Networking for Professional Women

Corporette

Whether you’re still early in your career or have been working in your field for years, most people have room to improve their networking skills. Today we’re rounding up a few great books about networking for professional women — how to get the most benefit from it and how to use it to help friends and colleagues.

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The Evolving Job Market in the Eyes of a Recruiter

Vantage Circle

The recruiting landscape has shifted dramatically in recent years. This has led to a major paradigm shift in recruiting. This enables the recruiters to move with the process in a smooth manner. Recommended Resource: Best Hiring Strategies to Recruit Top Talents What is Candidate Experience?

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5 Proven Strategies to Land Your Next Coaching Gig

International Coaching Federation

The key to activating your personal network is to make sure they know about the work that you do. For example, as a career and leadership coach, I post a lot of content related to career growth, leadership development, and coaching. These days, things are different.