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You're job search is not doomed but without networking you are doomed to suffer a longer more difficult one.

Although networking is important it is only one piece in a multiple-channel job search marketing strategy. You help yourself best by working ALL your channels. Some other channels are

• Online networking portholes such as LinkedIn, Facebook and MySpace;
• Recruiters and Search Firms;
• Job sites such as Indeed, Ladders and CareerBuilder;
• Targeted mailing and Informational In… Continue

Many companies today promote building teams over individuals; respecting the entry-level mailroom clerk and the top salesperson equally; consider failure the beginning not the end of developing talents and careers; and where ‘Values’ are not fads. Still in other companies you will find a lack of esprit de corps where departments operate as fiefdoms not work in partnership with one another; where leadership is assigned not earned; where secretaries still bring their bosses coffee (ala 1960’s)… Continue

By CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Rob Taub

Job search phone phobia is very common. Here are some ideas that could turn your phone into the feather-light tool it should be and not a 500 lb weight.



There are many types of phone calls. The calls that give people the most trouble are the “Introductory Calls”. The purpose of the call is to make you… Continue

CAREEREALISM-Approved Expert, Rob Taub

The best way to introduce yourself to a company that doesn’t appear to be actively looking is to know the “What, where and how you can help the company”. I can give you a better-than-even chance to get the door to open to be able to introduce yourself, perhaps even create a job that is just right for you.… Continue