Section 6: Interview Preparation and Skills/Strengths Validation Story By: Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC, EQ Certified Securing a job can often come down to the interview stage, so it’s important for job seekers to put in the necessary...
Section 5: Networking Strategies for Finding a Job Blog By: Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC, EQ Certified Finding a job can be a challenging task but by utilizing effective networking strategies, you can increase your chances of success. Start...
Section 4: Tracking Recruiters and LinkedIn Blog By: Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC, EQ Certified To ensure success in their job search, prospective candidates need to learn how to use LinkedIn effectively as a powerful tool for tracking...
Section 3: Strategic Use of Online Job Boards Blog By: Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC, EQ Certified Navigating the online job market can be a challenging undertaking, with seemingly countless boards to choose from. This section aims to provide an...
Section 2: Establishing a Daily Job Search Schedule Blog By: Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC, EQ Certified Developing an effective job search plan is vital for staying organized and motivated during the job hunt. Crafting a well-structured agenda...
Section 1: Preparing your foundation materials Blog By: Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC, EQ Certified Section 1: Preparing your foundation materials Preparing your foundation materials is the key to starting a successful job search. Doing so will...
Get Smart: Steps to an Organized Job Search Blog By: Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS, CELDC, EQ Certified Over the next 6 blog posts, Linda will take you through the step by step process for organizing a smart job search! Are you looking for a new job but...
By Linda Van Valkenburgh The release of the movie “The Social Network” has brought Facebook, one of the most popular social networking sites, to the forefront. I wonder if the creators of Facebook ever realized the impact that their creation would have in the world...
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS When people ask me about what it is like to be a career coach, I go through explanations with stories that describe what is involved in my life’s mission. Thanks to David Seidler who wrote the screenplay for The King’s Speech,...
By Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC CJSS So, here we are at the end of the networking series. “What more could there be to say?” you ask. Well, for those of you who want to propel yourselves to the next level, the following are the last components to...