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Make the Right Connections on LinkedIn One of the main components of the LinkedIn search engine algorithm are keywords. You want to create and utilize keywords that demonstrate that you are seeking to serve your clients, customers and companies that may employ you. Keywords are attractive and thought-provoking words or phrases that describe what you do best. They draw attention …

Have you ever wondered if creating and posting your profile on LinkedIn would be worth the time and effort? I have. Many of my coaching clients rarely have a LinkedIn profile they are happy with if they have one at all. The fact is you should have a profile. Once you have created one, this blog post will help you to make the right …

When going through a season of transition it is important to ask for input. One thing to remember with that, as with all advice, is that it’s equally important to ask the right people and the right questions. One without the other will not be valuable.

Here’s what you don’t do Immediately click ‘Apply.’ Fill out the form. Attach or paste your resume. Then you wait, and wait, and wait, and… well, you get the idea. 3 Tips for Landing a Job #1 Do your homework Be an A+ candidate! Just 15+ minutes could pay you big bucks in a new job. Start by going to …

Smart planning and weekly commitment are required to get a better job faster. Finding the right work is hard work! Invest time, money and effort in you.

This Veteran’s Day we honor all those who have served our nation. As is true of anyone in a transition, the more than 200,000 military personnel annually entering “the real world” of civilian life need help. The Crossroads Career mission is to educate, equip, and encourage people who are seeking jobs, careers, or God’s calling. Our belief is that everyone is …

The most effective and efficient way to prospect for and qualify jobs and employers is to reach out and touch someone – with your phone. How to Effectively Connect with People Over the Phone Making job-finding friends with your phone can be challenging. It’s even harder when you don’t know the people you are calling. Here are some ways to …

This past Monday I got a call from one of my friends with good news and bad news. Good news–New baby on the way and due in November. Bad news–His career development plan has to shift from “education” to “get job now.” What to do? How to find opportunities? So many job websites! Where to start? Top 10 Best Websites for …

Millions of job openings never get posted anywhere. These “hidden” opportunities account for a whopping 80% of all hires, according to a Forbes magazine article. The only way you can find these never-posted jobs is by networking. It is critically important when networking for a job to be as educated, equipped and encouraged as you can be. Consider these top 10 …

A guest post from Mark Dudley, a learning and performance improvement professional in Houston, TX. I lost my job recently because of financial difficulties at my company. My job search activities started on the very day the bad news came.  Updating resumes, refreshing network connections, applying for unemployment benefits to name just a few.  It was bad news, you bet, but …