LinkedIn is quickly becoming one of the most utilized social media tool for job searching and networking. Do you know how to fully utilize LinkedIn to help further your career? To make the most of your LinkedIn® profile, Schofield Strategies recommends these five tips: 1. Searches on LinkedIn® return listings that display only photos, names, […]
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Checking References: Do You Know What Yours Would Say?
Checking References You’ve aced the interview. Now you’re waiting on a call back for a job offer once the company finishes checking your references and completes your background check. You’re almost certain your references will all have positive things to say about you. But do they?? Finding out what your previous employers would say about […]
Four Ways to Connect With a Hiring Manager
Research shows that job seekers can increase their chances of obtaining a job if they can get their resume right into the hands of a hiring manager. Most of the time, though, job postings will not have the hiring manager’s information. Ways to Connect With a Hiring Manager 1. Use LinkedIn: Search on LinkedIn to […]
Position Yourself for Success – Developing Your Elevator Speech
When you begin a new job search, you can very quickly begin to feel like a small fish in a big pond full of small fish. One size does not fit all. If you’re not known for something, you won’t be known for anything, so you must find a way to stand out from crowd […]
Job Fair Tips!
Are you thinking about attending an upcoming job fair? These tips below will help you maximize your time there!! Before the job fair: If you are able to obtain a list of companies that will be at the job fair, spend some time researching the companies ahead of time to see if they have your “dream […]
Resume Writing and LinkedIn Guides Available!
Guides Available: Resume Writing and LinkedIn Don’t forget that Schofield Strategies offers guides to help you with writing your resume and LinkedIn profiles! If you have ever wanted to create or updated your LinkedIn profile or resume on your own, Schofield Strategies has you covered! Both e-guides are jam packed with tips and techniques to […]
Your Career Roadmap – Step 5: Measure Your Progress
It can help to periodically assess where you are to make sure you are on the right path to achieve your overall goal. If you miss a step along the way, you can find yourself a long way from your intended destination. So, plan periodic assessments of your progress along the way. This can be […]
Your Career Roadmap – Step 4: Take Action
With the goals you have written down in step three, you now have a checklist of items to use to take action. If you are working through the steps and discover you need to add additional items, update your goal list. You may also discover additional projects that need to be completed to make the […]
