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Whom To Contact In Networking

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Job Search Video

"Using the E Quotient to Your Advantage in Interviewing"

Even though your Emotional Quotient is important, your interviewer isn't going to specifically ask about it. It's up to you to show that you have the related skill and competencies. Show your EQ in your answers and it will pay off. Learn what the interviewer is looking for and how to prove your EQ by watching our one-minute-video tip:

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Job Search Tip of the Week, by Brian Krueger, author of "College Grad Job Hunter," the #1 book for entry level job search:

"Whom To Contact In Networking"

In short, you should contact everyone you know (your 250) and everyone you do not know personally, but may be able to help with your job search. I realize that seems rather open-ended, so let's start with some specifics.

First, contact your relatives. Not just your immediate family—branch out into the family tree. And not just those who are "well-connected in business." Aunt Mabel may play bridge with someone who knows someone who is a Hiring Manager in your field. Remember, it's not necessarily who you know, but who they know.

Next, contact friends. Old and new, high school and college, neighbors and social acquaintances. They might even be a friend of a friend or relative, such as someone who plays tennis or golf with your parents. Spread the word. Some of the best contacts in this group are your college friends who graduated last year. They are already through the job search process and probably have lots of contacts (and free advice).

Next, contact every known entity within your college. Professors, advisors, administrators, counselors, coaches (they are often amazingly well connected!), and anyone else who has ties to your school. Beware that some in this group (especially some of the "academic purist" or "research first" professors) are not nearly as well connected with the real world as they would like you to think, but the guilt factor—their not wanting to admit this little secret—often pushes them to come up with some creative ideas. And be sure to reach beyond your circle of known alums to all alumni (recent or past) who are working for target companies, within your target geography, or within your chosen profession. Spend an afternoon at the campus Alumni Affairs office. This office is dedicated to networking with alums. They are usually more than willing to help, since you will soon be an alumnus as well. And you can't pay your dues without a job.

Also contact past and present employers, coworkers, professional associations, and social contacts through your church, synagogue, club, or other organizations. Make it your goal to reach out to your entire list of 250 and then some.

Next newsletter: "The Ten Second Sound Bite Technique"

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Education Center

"Hot Industries: Healthcare"

There's no doubt that the healthcare industry is booming. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, seven of the 20 fastest growing occupations in the country are in healthcare. Job opportunities are expected to grow in all related fields, including: healthcare administration, nursing, medical and dental assisting, x-ray technology, and more. If you've ever wanted to break into one of these fields, now is the time.

Because it's so important for healthcare professionals to be on the cutting edge of health and medical advances, continued education is not only recommended, but often required. That means pursuing not just degrees, but certifications and continuing education units can make or break your employment potential. Fortunately, online healthcare classes and degrees coupled with flexible campus-based programs make keeping your credentials current easier than ever before, even if you're already working full-time. Choose a program below to learn more.

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- Job Search Book Online

There are at least two other entry level Web sites that offer books on job searching, proclaming that they will tell you everything you need to know about entry level job search.

However, there is a very important point about these books they don't mention up front: they cost money.

At CollegeGrad.com, we give you two things they don't:

  1. The #1 entry level job search book ("College Grad Job Hunter").
  2. It's free.

It's that simple. So don't buy the hype. Read the real information you need for FREE:

http://www.CollegeGrad.com/book

Don't ever pay for books or reports or resources of lower quality when you can access the very best quality information for free.

P.S. Yes, you can buy "College Grad Job Hunter" in hardcopy format as well at Amazon.com for $15 (actually, 30% off that price), but the online version is better. Why? Because the version at Amazon.com is being continually updated at CollegeGrad.com. So the most current version of the book is actually the online, free version.

Disclaimer: please note that all of the links were active as of the newsletter publication, but some may become inactive over time.


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