Throughout your hunt for a new job, you will run into tricky job search situations. If you haven’t searched in a while, or even if you have, I bet you will run into one of these situations. Learn the best way to handle some of these new-to-you scenarios.
This week’s summary will help!
Do you know how to stealthily use LinkedIn so your boss doesn’t find out you are job searching? Are you prepared to answer seemingly innocent job interview questions? Are you frustrated as you look for a drastically new career? And if you are about to quit your job, do you know what you should do before you give your notice?
Many thanks to the many experts for providing their insight on these tricky job search situations!
How Can I Use LinkedIn without My Employer Finding Out?
by Career Experts. The NRWA
7 career experts share their top tips on how to keep your job search under wraps…or at least use LinkedIn without your boss finding out.
6 Amazing but Hard-to-Find Free LinkedIn Features
by Wayne Breitbarth | PowerFormula
There are many things you can do on LinkedIn. These are some of the hidden features you should know how to access.
INTERVIEWING
Why Answering The ‘How Did You Learn About The Job?’ Question Is Trickier Than You Think
by Jack Kelly | Forbes
This question has a hidden agenda. Before you spit out the easy, honest answer, read this and see what else you should include.
A Simple Way to Answer “What Makes You Unique?” in Your Job Search (Plus, Examples!)
by Aliyse Kalish | The Muse
Yikes! How will you answer this type of question in a job interview? Learn why employers ask this question and your thought process for constructing your answer.
JOB SEARCH
Career Switchers: Stop Waiting To Be Chosen
by Dr. Dawn Graham | Forbes
Solid logic and six things you should know if your job search involves changing your career direction.
What to Do Before You Quit Your Job
by Alison Doyle | The Balance Careers
If you plan to give notice that you are leaving your job…be sure you read this first! While giving 2 weeks notice is customary, your employer may have other plans.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
How To Post Engaging Comments on LinkedIn
Does your LinkedIn profile include any of these elements? Show your work so others know what you can do or have done!#career #visibility #takecredit pic.twitter.com/nByDCiwwMK
— Hannah Morgan (@careersherpa) April 8, 2019
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Hannah Morgan speaks and writes about job search and career strategies. She founded CareerSherpa.net to educate professionals on how to maneuver through today’s job search process. Hannah was nominated as a LinkedIn Top Voice in Job Search and Careers and is a regular contributor to US News & World Report. She has been quoted by media outlets, including Forbes, USA Today, Money Magazine, Huffington Post, as well as many other publications. She is also author of The Infographic Resume and co-author of Social Networking for Business Success.
