Why is networking so important in your job search? Studies show that more than 70% of jobs are found through networking. You are 4-5X more likely to get hired through a referral. Sounds easy, right? Well, not for everyone so here are some things to consider as you build your networking plan.

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the ability to recognize and understand emotions, using it to build rapport and relationships with others.

Everybody has weaknesses. The answer an employer is looking for is that you are able and willing to overcome your weakness and you can lean on your team to use all the resources to problem solve.

If you feel overwhelmed or don’t know where to start, know that job searching requires time, planning, preparation, and a lot of brain power.

Informational interviews are a form of networking. These are conversations you can have with someone working in an area of interest to you (industry, role, organization similar to your target)

A job search is time consuming, “it is a job to get a job”. Weeks go by and you might not hear from any employer or you might be rejected. This is the time to re-evaluate your job search. At the same time, it’s important to separate your self-worth from the process to stay mentally healthy, focused and hopeful.

Once you have identified a need for a career change, it’s imperative to make room in your schedule for some career exploration. Follow these three main steps to start you journey.

Practicing your interview skills will help reduce stress during your actual interview, you’ll be able to focus on connecting with your interviewer, and feel more confident.

College graduation is a moment of mixed feelings, students feel proud of their achievement and anxious about entering the world of work. It’s a time of transition and uncertainty. As you start your career, here are some recommendations.

Olympic athletes display extreme focus, that is a talent. They develop their talents into strengths - a near perfect performance. What your strengths? Are you using them fully to your career advantage?

It’s important to do due diligence on the decision you make. If you have a choice between job opportunities, you want to make sure that this new chapter matches most of what you’ve identified as your future job criteria.

Limiting beliefs create boundaries to your career, preventing you from growing and advancing.

Taking time to reflect on who you are and the qualities you bring to the table will enable you to highlight them during a job interview. Have you ever thought about how would you describe yourself, or how others would describe you? If you were asked this question, what would you say?

People often don’t know why they make career choices.

Career coaching help people gain focus on: the job market, what is OUT there, the individual, what’s IN there, and the match between what the job market wants and what the individual needs. A career coach can help you achieve your career goals.

Keep track of your accomplishments, create a ME folder. Updating your resume, preparing for your next interview or your performance review will be so much easier.

Have you ever been amazed about the people you have met or the opportunities you’ve had in your career or life? We say to ourselves “I was so lucky!” But luck is no accident, this is actually the name of a book authored by John D. Krumboltz and Al S. Levin, their “Planned Happenstance Learning Theory” is usually called Happenstance Theory.

Use recommendations in LinkedIn to highlight your contributions to teams, your accomplishments, and what others have said about your work. Recommendations are social evidence/testimonials of your strengths including your skills, values, personal traits, and team/project performance.

Your LinkedIn profile is an opportunity to give life and personality to your resume. A great LinkedIn profile can highlight your successes, differentiate you from the competition, and build trust with potential employers.

Employers and remote employees recognize that is challenging to set boundaries, they work more hours than before when they were in an office setting. They have to force themselves to log off and establish schedules that respect work and home/family. Get tips on how to adjust to working from home.