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2014 Guide to Acquiring & Developing Top Talent in a Global Economy

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Here is a collection of the best Career & Job Search Articles that was posted on  various social media channels for the week  of September 1st to September 7th 2014.

Want to improve your LinkedIn profile, here are some tips by Learnist.org. Learn how to convert your LinkedIn profile into a powerful CV/Resume.

Learn some of the Networking mistakes to avoid, from this article by Fox Business & Glassdoor.

For those of you who are currently in Internships, here are sometips by TheSavvyIntern on how to turn your Internship into a full-time opportunity.

An interesting article by HelpScout on the importance of Candor in the Workplace.

Recruiting Tips by Sirona Consulting, talks about tips & ideas to use Google Plus for Recruitment.

Interview Questions that Hiring Managers should consider asking.

Some different insights on Goal-setting by Eric Barker of Time.com

Productivity Tips – Learn how to get more organized by Jessica Stillman from Inc.com

Last but not the least – some Career Motivation – a list of quotesby Highly Successful people. Thanks Brian Willett andLifehack.org

Hope you enjoyed the best Career articles from the past week…

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Here is a collection of the best Career & Job Search Articles that was posted on  various social media channels for the week  of August 24th to August 31st 2014. This Personal Branding was found on Youtern‘s website.  This article focuses on how important having an Online Personal Brand can be for your career prospects. It has …

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Everything you need to know about PRODUCTIVITY HACKS

I am sure you have asked one or more of these questions...                     

How to be more productive?

 How can I get more done in less time?

How to be more effective?

How can I achieve work-life balance ?

How can I make my company more productive?

How can I get my employees more productive? 

These are all the questions, we asks ourselves constantly. Whether you are a Professional or an Employee- you want to get more done. and in less time.  If you are the BOSS or an organization - you want to get the most out of your employees & make it productive and efficient workplace. Right?

We want to know about Productivity AND We want to be more productive - but where do you get the information (ideas,tips,shortcuts,hacks,etc.).

Well,I have made it easier for you. I have managed to collect 100 +articles, ideas,tips and articles from the web.  My goal is to give you and me - the tools (ideas,tips,hacks,etc.) to be more productive.

After reading this article, you will never ask the question (How to be more productive?) again... well, I hope not.

So sit back and enjoy the articles.  The best-of-the best on Productivity Hacks.

 FOR THE INDIVIDUAL

This section has been compiled for regular folks like you and me - Employees, Professionals,Freelancers, Solopreneurs, Home-based Businesses,etc.

 12 Tips for Increasing Productivity

Productivity Hacks from LinkedIn Influencers  (Slideshare)

Why Productivity Hacks do not work?

50 ways to Increase your Productivity.

10 Tips to increase Productivity and mange your time

How to Increase Workplace Productivity

15 Tips on how to increase your Productivity

23 Ways to Improve your productivity

8 Simple ways to increase your office Productivity

10 Morning Tips to increase your Productivity

Take a Break! It may increase Productivity

How more vacation time can increase Productivity

To increase Productivity, remember the 2 Cs

How to increase productivity when you don't feel like it

The Best Ways to be Productive when your juice is gone

The 5 Psychological Theories of Motivation to Increase Productivity

6 Tips for Productivity Improvement

How to increase productivity by Scheduling your work week

5 Simple Habits to Boost Productivity and Get Things Done

Motivation is a Muscle : The 7 Best Ways to increase your Productivity

13 CEOs and Founders reveal their Top Productivity Hacks

7 Things Highly Productive people do

15 ways to be more Productive

The Best Productivity advice you will ever receive

Productivity Hacks that Successful People use Everyday

Top 10 Productivity Hacks - Overview

11 Productivity Hacks from Successful Entrepreneurs

11 Extremely Successful people share their Best Productivity Hacks

Effective Planning using Pomodoro Technique and the Results Curve

12 Successful Entrepreneurs share their best Productivity Hacks

3 Productivity Hacks You Should Be Using At Work (And 2 You Shouldn't)

Productivity Hacks that build a great team at Home and at Home

Work Smarter, Not Harder: 21 Time Management Tips to Hack Productivity

7 Lifehacks to maximize your Productivity

9 Productive Hacks

15 Productivity Hacks for Work and Life

Better than Productivity Hacks: How to rewire your brain to be more Productive

Productivity Hacks that can help you Stand Out

15 Smart Hacks for Maximizing Productivity

7 Productivity Hacks you could be using right now

12 Productivity Hacks for feeling less Stressed

June 20th is World Productivity Day

Removing Distractions and Getting Shit done

Work Smart - Productivity Hacks to help manage your work load

9 sure fire Productivity Hacks

5 Simple Productivity Hacks you can use in your business now

14 Productivity Hacks : Get More Done 

SOME JOB-SPECIFIC PRODUCTIVITY HACKS

For Sales Professionals  - 25 Productivity Hacks from Sales Experts

For Sales Professionals - 10 Sales Productivity Hacks

For Academics (Students, Teachers) - Productivity Hacks,Tips, Hints

For Bloggers - 10 Practical Productivity Hacks of Successful Bloggers

For Freelancers - Top Productivity Hacks

For Webdesigners - Productivity Hacks

For Engineers - 6 Productivity Hacks to Improve Efficiency

For New Graduates - 6 Productivity Hacks that will change the way you do everything

For Leaders & Executives - Three Executive Productivity Hacks

For Entrepreneurs - 5 Productivity Hacks to help get stuff done

For Millennials & For Telecommuters - 10 Productivity Hacks

 THE WORKPLACE

This section is specific for organizations, Business owners,Managers, Leaders and Human Resources.

Why Employee Productivity & How ?  - 12 Ways to improve Productivity at the Workplace. 

10 Simple Exercises to Increase Productivity in the Office - Part 1

10 Simple Exercise to Increase Productivity in the office - Part  2

How to set goals for Productivity in the workplace  

What you need to know about Employee Loyalty

How to turn on your employees at work?

Five Workplace innovations that can increase Office Productivity?

Employee Wellness Program

Supporting employees helps businesses improve Productivity

Develop a Coaching Culture to improve Employee Productivity

Increase Productivity, Take Vacation

Boost Engagement to increase Productivity

Ten ways to increase employee productivity

Increase Productivity by offering telecommuting opportunities

To raise Productivity, let more employees work from home

Technology leads to 84% increase in Office Productivity

10 Tips to increase Productivity

5 Essential Elements of increase Workforce Productivity

Workspace Designs to increase your Productivity

6 Simple Tips to Increase Employee Productivity

How to Stay Productive when an Employee Quits

6 Easy Productivity Hacks to Make Your Business Better

For Business Owners - Increase Productivity of your business

For Entrepreneurs - 6 Productivity Hacks

For Leaders - 5 Proven Productivity Hacks

For the Small Business Owner- Productivity Hacks

For Small Business Owners - 10 Useful Productivity Hacks

For IT Teams - Inbox Zero

 CREATIVE & OUT-OF-THE-BOX IDEAS 

Some of the ideas in the below articles are surprising, some are humorous; some are strange; for some you will question the validity - nevertheless,an interesting list. Some unconventional out-of-the box Productivity Hacks.

4 Unconventional ways to increase Productivity

5 Distractions that actually increase Productivity

How napping can relive sleep deprivation and increase productivity

Hiding from Managers can increase Productivity

4 Productivity Hacks that will help you Focus at Work

100 time,energy and attention Hacks to be more Productive

22 Powerful Productive Hacks for Small Businesses

8 Surprising Productivity Hacks that will blow your mind

World's Most Creative Minds

Key Productivity Hacks you do Everyday

:) Watching Cute Cat videos can help Productivity :)

6 Totally Strange but Effective Productivity Hacks

TECHNOLOGY & PRODUCTIVITY

This list would not be complete without looking at the Modern Technology that can help us with getting our work done more effectively & efficiently. Gone are the days, where we only though of Productivity as only Lists and Sticky-notes. In this section, we will look at various Apps, Softwares, websites,etc. that will help you to be more productive. (Yup there is an App for that :) )

How Technology makes us more Efficient & Productive

How can I increase my Productivity on a Computer

10 Tips for Increasing Productivity through Technology

Technology can help or hurt - Productivity

Mobile Technology for increasing Productivity & Profitability?

How to Increase Sales Productivity?

10 Websites to increase Productivity in 2014

The Productivity Paradox

11 Productivity Hacks to Reclaim your 40-Hour week

3 Productivity Hacks to Save you Time

15 Productivy Hacks that speed up your Efficiency

For Small Business Owners - 10 Powerful Productivity Hacks 

For Content Marketers - 6 Productivity Hacks 

For Teachers - 18 Epic Productivity Hacks

How can I be more Productive when using a Computer?

Eight Apps to make you more Productive

7 Apps that will make you more Productive

55 Apps that can make you more Productive

12 Useful Productivity Apps

7 Productivity Apps to Help You Get it all done Fast

10 Time-Tracking Apps That Will Make You More Productive In 2014

No Email - more productive..

Chrome, Mac, Gmail - Productivity Hacks

Google - Productivity Hacks

Android Apps - Must-have Android Apps that will make you Smarter & Productive

For Blackberry users - 15 Blackberry Apps to Increase Productivity

For iPhone - Top 50 Productivity Apps

iPad Apps - 10 iPad Apps for personal Productivity

For Mac OS-X - 10 Productivity Hacks

For creating & editing Infographics - 50 Productivity Hacks

So, there it was ... You have just seen 100+ articles on Productivity. I hope you liked the compiled list and you found it useful. Now you have no more excuses:) - you have all the tips,tricks,short-cuts to be more Productive.

If you come across, an article that could be added to this list, please let me know.  I am curious to hear your thoughts and feedback.

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Job Hunting Tips

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Networking is an important skill (personal & professional) to learn and master.  You might be a new graduate looking for a job, a freelancer looking for your next gig, or a small business owner looking for your next customer - Networking is the most effective tool to help you connect with people.

Ivan Misner, the founder of BNI has compiled a list of 10 Traits of Master Networkers.  I have shared the article here in various formats for you to read and share.

1. VIDEO

2. SLIDESHARE

3. ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Here is a summary of the 10 Traits

Follow-up on Referrals

Positive Attitude

Enthusiasm/Attitude

Trustworthy

Good Listening Skills

Network Always

Thanks People

Enjoys Helping

Sincerity

Works their Network

I hope you enjoyed this article. Share with us your experiences in Networking. Have you met someone who really stood out, and seemed to possess one or more of these traits?

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The mindset you MUST-HAVE when JOB HUNTING

Let me start out by saying Job Hunting is hard, and it is a painful process.  Sometimes, it can take weeks and months to secure a job.

The process is hard on your psyche, your motivation,etc. It does take a toll on you physically,mentally and emotionally. Trust me I have been there few time in my life.

You might be new graduate, OR you recently got laid-off or fired; Or you might already be working but you feel that you are not going anywhere (no growth opportunity); OR your boss sucks.  Whatever the reason, nobody likes to be in a situation where you need to look for a job.

In this article, I want to talk about the mindset that you MUST have when  Job Hunting. This mindset is more important ;it is something you must fix foremost before job hunting.

OK- this might come out a little bit insensitive, and yes it might hurt, but it is the truth. Do you want to know what the cold hard truth is?

NOBODY CARES ABOUT YOU..

The reasons we look for a job are totally personal and you want a job for your own cause such as:

1. You hate your boss

2. You want to make more money

3.  You want more growth opportunities

4. You need money to pay the bills.

And yes, these are all valid reasons, however the person/company hiring you does not care about any of this.   Most of us, go with a needy or desperate mindset when looking for jobs. And hiring managers and organizations can smell desperation miles away.

So what are they looking for? What do they care about?

WHAT'S IN IT FOR THEM?

Companies do not hire employees out of benevolent reasons.  They are concerned about their profits, sales, bottomline,etc.  They want to know if the person they hire can do the job for them to help their company.  And that is the cold hard truth.

The questions they are asking themselves are ; " Can this person do the job?" , " Will this person be an asset to the organization?", " Can this person bring more customers to the organization?" , "Can this person help reduce operating expenses?"

So now you know what they are looking for.  So I strongly recommend that you chance your mindset.  Your goal when Job Hunting is to find an opportunity where you can add value to that organization or the hiring manager. It is about them. It is always about them.

Adopt this mindset immediately.And project this mindset through the job hunting process. Project this on your cover letter, resume, your interviews.  This will significantly improve your chances of securing a job you are looking for.

CALL TO ACTION

Do a self-analysis on your skills and experience. After introspection, you must be able to ascertain what you can bring to the table. What is your track record? What are you good at? What is the benefit of the company hiring you?  Why should they hire you? 

Once you have the answers, update your cover letters, resumes and also modify your interviews to answer these questions. You will see a significant and positive difference in your Job Hunting. You will also be able to secure a role sooner than it would normally take you.

All the best with your Job Hunting!!

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How to Ask for a Raise?

Is it possible to get a raise if you are already working in a company for few months/years?

Yes, it is!!

Conventional wisdom or career-advice states that the best time to ask for/ get a raise is when you are negotiating the job offer. This is true- you have more negotiating power then (if you are a top candidate). However, you might have missed that opportunity, or you might have been happy with what was offered- and you start working, then you realize that you should be getting paid more.

The other suggested option is to switch jobs. There have been numerous studies that states that when you switch jobs- you will increase your chances of getting a higher salary.

But- what if you like where you are, you are very happy about your current organization, and do not want to move elsewhere; but you are unhappy about your pay. Then this article is for you.

In this article, I am going to share some tips/ideas on how to ask for a raise.

DO YOU DESERVE IT?

              Before you even think of asking for a raise, it is important you ask yourself these questions. "Do you deserve a raise?". "Are you valuable enough to your boss/employer?", "How much contribution have you made to the organization?". 

This is extremely crucial. People get promoted and are paid more only when they have done exceptional work, if they have gone the extra mile. People who just survive in a job or are lazy do not get promotions or raises. 

Time for some introspection - I suggest you analyze your job,your tasks, responsibilities,contributions,etc. Get a clear picture.

Get into the nitty-gritty. Pull out the numbers.Anything that is quantifiable is justifiable. Don't be vague- talk numbers.

For example ; Negotiated a contract with office equipment supplier saving the company $10000 annually.

Responsible for installation of Automation Software - helping the company add $25000 to the bottomline, and completing it 2 weeks ahead of schedule (realizing additional $5000 in savings).

DO YOUR HOMEWORK

OK- now you have concluded that you are worthy of a raise. Good!

Next step is to do your homework. Study the market. There are many salary survey sites such as salary.com and payscale.com where you can analyze salaries for your job functions in the area.

Contact a recruiter and ask them for advice. Even research the job market and see what is out there. I don't recommend applying for a new job just to get paid more.

Know your numbers. Know exactly - how much you are worth and how much you want. 

THE SETUP

The worst thing you can do is walk into your boss's office and straight out ask for a raise. This is unprofessional and this throws them off-guard, and would drastically reduce your chances of getting a raise; you might even lose respect from your boss/employer. 

I recommend sending a quick note or email to your boss - suggesting a 10 minute meeting. Keep the email brief and mention that you would like 10 minutes to discuss something that is important to you, and you prefer to meet in person. Don't ask for a raise in the email. It is easy to ignore or even decline requests in email. The purpose of the email is to setup a meeting.

THE BIG MEETING

So your boss has agreed to meet with you. Great!! Let's move forward.

Remember- earlier I asked you to collect all the facts about your roles and contributions. Now it is time to bring them out.  I suggest having them printed out. 

Make it quantifiable. Bring out the results ,bring out the numbers.

So your boss is meeting with you. He/She does not really know what this is about. In the meeting there are two things I suggest you do. 

1. Start with sharing about what you have done for the company - Share the facts; reinforce to your boss that you are extremely valuable. Showcase your unique contributions. If you are a rock-solid employee, then the chances are your boss already knows this. Now it is time to recap and remind them.  

Remember, nobody cares about you (Yes that is the hard fact about business and life). So make sure that you are talking about what you have done for the company, What's in it for them?

2. Ask for the raise - Be confident (you deserve this). Get to the point, and tell him/her that you are valuable, and based on your contributions & what the market pays- you should be earning X dollars.

Don't demand, don't threaten. Be professional and courteous.

You have stated your case. It is very unlikely that you will get a raise on the spot. Chances are your boss needs to check with HR and management, but that's OK - you have made it clear about what you want. Congratulate on this feat - I believe about 90% will never do this.

THE VERDICT

I am confident, in the eyes of your boss and management- you have set yourself apart from your peers and earned a little more respect. And respect is hard to buy.

If you work for a reasonable employer - you will get a raise.

Sometimes, you may not get a raise because of conditions (company is not doing good, recession,etc.). This has happened recently. But things may change for the better,and when that happens you will be consideration. I had a similar situation. I asked for a raise, the company was going through scrutiny and changes because of the recession. However, few months later when things bounced back - guess who was the first person to get a raise in the company... Yes it was me.

Sometimes, you will not get a raise - maybe your employer is unreasonable OR they cannot afford you. In this case, I suggest you look for opportunities elsewhere, where you can get the ideal career and the ideal salary you deserve.

All the best!!

I am curious to hear your story about a salary increase or raise situation. Share your stories here.

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What To Say When Following Up On Your Resume | CAREEREALISM

Thanks to Mary Sherwood Sevinsky and Careerealism.com for the original article, here the author talks about the importance of following up on a Resume submission for a job you have applied & how you can go follow-up effectively.

KEY POINTS

WHY YOU MUST FOLLOW-UP -  This can be boiled down to 2 reasons. First one is technological/process - sometimes Technology cannot be trusted - the Job board, email or fax did not go through as expected. So it is in your best interest to follow-up on the job you have applied for. Secondly, the act of following-up showcases your diligence & organizational skills. So it is crucial to follow-up especially if it is a company that you are interested to work for.

KEEP IT SIMPLE - I like the examples provided by the author in the link. Speak to the person or the company, and ask for status. Sometimes, they have put the position on hold, or they hired someone internally. In this way, you can get closure and move on the next best opportunity. The purpose of this contact (call/email) is not for you to get the job - but to check your status - to see if you are still in the race.

CALL TO ACTION

I recommend creating a Spreadsheet to track all the jobs you have applied for. This will be handy, when you are following-up on the Resume submission.

Follow-up for all the applications you have submitted. This is non-traditional and could be nerve-wracking- but wouldn't you rather have closure rather than just keeping your fingers crossed.

All the best with your Job-Search!!

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I am sure most/all of us have been in this situation. You had the opportunity to  interview for your Dream Job or the Dream Employer - you probably aced the interview , you have a great feeling about it, you think you nailed it and got the job. But you don't hear back from the Recruiter/Employer for days even weeks.

It is frustrating, isn't it? Nobody likes to be in this position. Personally, I would like to hear a "No" rather than a "Maybe" - in this way I can focus on other opportunities. After having interviewed few times in my career, and also having worked in recruiting - here are some reasons I believe that you are not hearing back after an interview.

1.  THEY ARE FOLLOWING THE PROCESS

Let's face it - each job application receives about 100 resumes. It is a daunting process for the Recruiter/Hiring Manager to short-list the ones they want to interview. They might have chosen about 5 to 10 to interview for the position. And you are one of the 5-10 short-listed candidates. So if you are not hearing back, it is because they are still in the Interview process. And sometimes,this could take weeks to interview all the candidates.  Let's face it the Hiring Manager also has other priorities than just filling the position.

2. INTERNAL CHANGES.

This happens in many instances. They want to hire for a particular position, they have the budget for it and they are all set to make the hiring. However, during or after the process- things change in the company - Personnel changes, budget cuts, Internal promotions,etc. These are things outside your control.

3. THEY DON'T WANT TO SAY NO YET

Most people are afraid of making the wrong decisions. There is a lot at stake when it comes to hiring. A wrong hiring decision can have tremendous impact. It can even affect the reputation of the Recruiter or Hiring Manager the company. They are aware that everyone puts their best foot forward during the Interview process - but once the candidate starts working they get a reality check - sometimes the star candidate is not the best employee. For this reason, nobody wants to make a mistake - they want to put off the decision for as long as possible.

4. IT IS PERSONAL

Ok ! This might hurt. Sometimes, you are not the best candidate. They want to hire the best possible candidate  that fits the job profile and the company culture.  And they are not convinced that you are the best fit. Most people are nice - they don't like giving candidates the bad news.  So they don't want to break it to you. Nobody likes being the bearer of bad news. So the best thing to do is not do anything (they assume that candidates will get the gist of it if they don't get a call back).

We have looked at a few scenarios , why you are not hearing back after your Interview.

So what can you do- when you are in this situation?

I recommend the following

1. Don't put all your eggs in one basket - I strongly recommend interviewing for as many viable opportunities as possible.  This increases your chances, you don't across needy or desperate. You might even be in a situation where you get multiple offers. This gives you greater negotiation power when yo receive the offer.

2. Follow-up Immediately - As mentioned before, I prefer to get closure for the Interviews I attend. If they don't want to hire me - I would like to hear it as soon as possible.  So I can move on to other opportunities

3. Make it clear that you have other opportunities - If you are interviewing with other companies, and you are getting offers - let the Recruiter/ Hiring Manager know during the Interview.  Let them know that you are in demand. In this way, they will make it a point to communicate with you.

All the best with your Job Search !!

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How to Follow Up after a Job Interview

Thanks to Adam Dachis and lifehacker.com for the original article, here the author talks about a few tips on how to follow-up after a job interview.

KEY POINTS

FOLLOW-UP IS IMPORTANT - Most people give their best interviews, and leave things to chance. Chances are you have worked hard to prepare for the interview, and also aced that interview. Why leave things to chance? Besides, it is important for you to know the outcome - if it is good you can proceed with the next steps in the process ; if it is bad you can move on to something else.

THANK YOU NOTE - This will set you apart from most of the applicants, they do not follow-up with an email or note. A simple e-mail thanking them for the opportunity is enough. 

NO RESPONSE EMAILS - Let's say it is 1 or 2 weeks, and you haven't heard back, and you are waiting for the outcome; I know it is nerve-wracking and stressful (I think it is unprofessional from employers not to follow-up with the candidates in a timely manner).  I recommend sending out a quick email just asking for updates.Most people today communicate better by email. This happened to me recently- I interviewed for a position, and did not hear back in 2 weeks - I sent them an email - I got an immediate reply saying that they have put the position on hold. I am glad I got that reply - this allows me to focus on other opportunities.

CALL TO ACTION

Don't leave things to chance. Always follow-up. 

Email Thank-You notes after each interview.

Follow-up email if you have not heard back from them in 2 weeks.

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Thanks to Nisha Raghavan for the original article, here the author talks about some habits that might be holding you back in your career.

KEY POINTS

PLEASING EVERYONE  - Don't be that person who says YES to everything. Learn how and when to say NO. Don't overpromise and underdeliver. Everytime you take on a task,and cannot complete it - your reputation is tarnished. Instead build the reputation of being the guy/gal who gets things done.

DOING IT ALL BY YOURSELF- Learning how to prioritize your tasks is a key skill. We all have spent time doing tasks that do not yield the highest return on the energy spent. Be smart and cautious with the time you spend

NOT PROMOTING YOUR WORK - Humility isn't always the best thing. If your management or superiors do not know about your accomplishments - then nothing happens. It is OK to blow your horns once in a while, this is a way to get noticed.

ASK FOR HELP - Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, it shows strength as a team player. People are more than willing to help you accomplish the tasks. And most importantly, reciprocate their help. Ask them and help them with their tasks.

WORKING INDEPENDENTLY - It is OK to be dependent on your manager or peers initially when you are starting out. However,even after 3 years you are still asking for help - then it is not a good sign. Take ownership and responsibility for your actions.

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How to stand out during Networking Events?

Thanks to Kara Ronin and campus-to-career.com for the original article on how to stand out during Networking events and get better results.

If you are reading this, then you probably know the importance of Networking to help you find a job.

KEY POINTS

ARRIVE EARLY - It always pays to be punctual in all situations. But if you arrive on time or early for a Networking event, you have a distinct advantage. You can see who is entering the venue, and you can start chatting with people with ease. If you arrive late, then you risk walking into a room full of people, and this could be intimidating for most.

DRESS SHARPLY -  Always plan on standing out. Dress as if it is a Job Interview. You might meet your prospective employer at that event, wouldn't you want to make a favourable first impression? 

BODY LANGUAGE - No matter how you feel inside (intimidated or tired), project a strong body language. When people see that you are comfortable, they inturn are comfortable. More importantly, smile. And speak slowly when interacting.

CALL TO ACTION

It is not a skill that most people are naturally comfortable with, the only way to improve your results is to keep attending more events. You can find plenty of events at meetup.com or eventbrite.com.

If you are currently unemployed, then in addition to your other job-hunting strategies - attend atleast 1 Networking event a week.