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We have gathered articles with additional career advice from the best experts in their field including interviewing, salary negotiation and networking.

 

  Build a Network Before You Need One

 

 

WHY DO YOU NEED A NETWORK NOW?

WHAT IS NETWORKING? (AND WHAT GIVES IT A BAD NAME?)

PRINCIPLES OF SUCCESSFUL PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING

STEPS TO CREATE YOUR NETWORK NOW!

 
  When Bad Interviews Happen to Good Candidates

 

 

Lesson learned: The time to collect your thoughts is prior to an interview, not on your way to one. If you arrive to an interview bewildered, the recruiter will take notice and you run a high risk that you will not get the offer. 

 
  Resumes Win Interviews, References Win Job Offers

 Increasing Your Chances of a Good Reference. 

1. Make sure your records are correct. 

2. Maintain active and positive relationships with your references.

3. Advise a reference about an important opportunity.

4. Know reporting relationships.

5. Know your company's policy.

6. Don't rely on relatives or letters of recommendation. 

 
  Five Steps to a Successful Negotiation

  

Step 1: Reflect

Step 2: Prepare

Step 3: Prioritize

Step 4: Present Your Case

Step 5: Negotiate!

Always: Follow Through!

 
  Ace the Interview Before It Begins

  

Focus research on each targeted company

Once you land an interview, research the targeted organization thoroughly. Focus completely on the company’s needs, not your own.

Know your résumé inside out

Develop a core message based on value and capability and adjust that message to fit each company’s need. Know your résumé inside out and prepare several stories or examples to support every point listed.