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Surveys show that nearly 85% of employees have found or obtained their job via networking. Additionally, it’s estimated that referrals are associated…

For most people, building your network begins while you’re still in college and looking to find a job related to your field…

Whether you quit your job without another one lined up or got laid off unexpectedly, being out of work is a tough pill to…

It’s no secret: asking for references can be intimidating. Since references often don’t come from the company you’re working at currently —…

Tired of applying to jobs, but getting nowhere? According to career experts, it may be because you’re not going out of your…

You don’t have to be an introvert to dread networking events. Initiating conversations with total strangers can feel a bit like going…

You think it’s a simple, innocuous question. After all, “can I pick your brain?” doesn’t seem to be harmful or annoying in…

Many people see informational interviews as tricky. What are they for, really? They’re definitely for gathering information about a certain industry, job…

Receiving a college education is beneficial, but your most valuable asset after college is your marketability. Unfortunately, colleges often fail to equip…

Many people think of Facebook as a purely social network where people go to post pictures of their cat, share recipes or…

A good conversation starter can transform an awkward, stilted conversation into an interesting, enjoyable discussion. That’s important in sales, as having several…

Once you’re on the job market, it’s usually too late to build a network. Of course, you should still make every effort,…