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Posts tagged "networking"

Have you Helped Others Find a Job? You Should.

Have you Helped Others Find a Job? You Should.
With so many of you being out of work and seriously frustrated by finding a new job for yourself, the thought of helping others is probably not even on your radar! Yet, it should be. When you help others, you make vital connections that can help you down the line in your own career. So... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
May 7, 2012 at 4:21 pm
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Protect Your LinkedIn Account!

Protect Your LinkedIn Account!
With so many people in a job transition and/or career change, they are beginning to use LinkedIn as their “go-to” site for business networking. Facebook, has been the place for the past few years to connect, but it is a crowded space with almost billion users. We have all but given up on keeping a... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
April 18, 2012 at 10:19 am
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Tips for Dealing With Holiday Depression

Tips for Dealing With Holiday Depression
The holidays are in full swing.  For many of us, this time of year is particularly stressful, Feeling overwhelmed and dealing with issues that are often out of your control often leads to depression.  It is a time that many are forced to handle underlining family issues, financial problems and lack of job opportunities, as... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
December 19, 2011 at 5:49 pm
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Finding the Hidden Job Market: Networking is Key

Finding the Hidden Job Market: Networking is Key
In a job market with more qualified candidates than openings, you need to be smart in your job search.  Networking is key to finding a job.  There are many ways to network besides going to networking events that are often filled with unemployed or underemployed job seekers all looking for job leads. As part of... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
December 13, 2011 at 9:54 am
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Need Help with your Branding? Check out NAPW Midwest Conference

Need Help with your Branding? Check out NAPW Midwest Conference
Mark your calendars for an insightful, worthwhile event for women.  On Friday, November 18 the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) will be holding its first regional conference in Naperville. NAPW, a women’s networking organization founded in New York in 2009, will be hosting its first Midwest conference. It is totally “green” platform with the... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
November 9, 2011 at 10:14 am
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The Art of Networking at Holiday parties!!

The Art of Networking at Holiday parties!!
With the holidays approaching us, it’s time to think about how to best utilize your invitations to the holiday parties in your job search or quest for a more fulfilling career!  I have said this many times, the best way to get a job in this stalled economy is by networking.  Introductions to people at... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
October 26, 2011 at 9:58 am
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Waiting for an Offer on a Job? (5) Tips to Make it Work for You

Waiting for an Offer on a Job? (5) Tips to Make it Work for You
We have all gone through the waiting period, where we finally get in for an interview for a job.  We meet with four or five people in the company.  They seem to like us and we are hopeful that we are going to get an offer for the position we applied for.  Then something happens... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
September 14, 2011 at 10:57 am
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Networking: The New Way of Doing Business!

Networking: The New Way of Doing Business!
How many networking events do you go to a week? How many are you invited to? The answer is probably more than you can keep up with.  With the advent of Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, the amount of networking opportunities is amazing!  Social media has given us all the opportunity to meet people that can... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
August 16, 2011 at 9:40 pm
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Chicago Networking Opportunity: Don’t Miss It!

Chicago Networking Opportunity: Don’t Miss It!
Out of a job?  Looking for a new career? Hate your job? Need more business? Have you exhausted your contact database?  It’s time to meet new people that will inspire you, listen to your bad jokes, and maybe even help you in your job search!  Join me at SUIT-UP at Bull & Bear on Wednesday... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
July 22, 2011 at 4:45 pm
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Protect Your Professional Network!

Protect Your Professional Network!
With so many people out of work, underemployed or trying to get into the workforce, many of us who are gainfully employed are asked to help others set up introductions for them with our professional contacts.  With social media being the rage and our Facebook “friends”, LinkedIn associates and Twitter contact database expanding faster than... Read more »
By Terri Lee Ryan,
July 20, 2011 at 4:58 pm
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