by Joellyn Wittenstein Schwerdlin | Dec 9, 2015 | Job Search Strategies
Many people will put their job search activities “on hold” between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, because they believe that companies don’t hire during this time of year...and this couldn’t be further from the truth! Employers hire ALL 12 months of the year. Many new...
by Joellyn Wittenstein Schwerdlin | Nov 30, 2015 | Networking
When I moved from the Chicago area to Worcester, Massachusetts in June 2007, I networked like crazy, to meet new people, which has been great for my business and social life. Some of my activities included joining Toastmasters, serving on the sisterhood board of my...
by Joellyn Wittenstein Schwerdlin | Nov 27, 2015 | Job Search Strategies
When conducting a confidential job search, be careful to avoid making these top nine mistakes, to ensure that your search stays off of your employer’s radar: 1) Attending job fairs. You might think that job fairs are “safe” activities, especially if your employer’s...
by Joellyn Wittenstein Schwerdlin | Oct 29, 2015 | Social Media
LinkedIn is the top social networking site for passive candidates who want to be found. But simply having a LinkedIn profile might draw suspicion from your current employer, so you want to be careful how you use the site. First, find out what your current company’s...
by Joellyn Wittenstein Schwerdlin | Aug 31, 2015 | Job Search Strategies
One of the best times to look for a new job is when you already have one. Employed candidates are usually more desirable to some hiring managers than those who are unemployed. Some employers have even stipulated that applicants must be employed to be considered;...
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