Behavioral Scientists Lammers, Dubois, Rucker and Galinsky thought that if you wrote about a time when you felt powerful before you interviewed you would do better and guess what…it worked! In their study the applicants that did this were statistically more likely to move forward and get a job offer. The interviewers were queried about the 3 different groups (one told to write when they felt powerful, one to write when they felt powerless and one control group not told to write anything). The candidates that wrote about feeling powerful were substantially more confident and persuasive in their interviews. You need to . . .
Everyone has a Network that can Help in Their Job Search
I have talked to a lot of job seekers that make the mistake of only focusing on meeting new people and forgetting about the people they already know. It is extremely important to keep in touch and nurture your current relationships. You need to consistently re-engage with the most important people in your network. Nurturing these relationships in important. As you learn more in your job search, engaging with people you have already talked to may be helpful because your increased knowledge may allow you to circle back and ask additional and better questions.
June 29 Job Search Breakthrough Workshop
Job Search Breakthrough Workshop – Register now
Date: Friday, June 29th
Time: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Cost: 695 225
Agenda
- Create a Job Search Plan (Creating a plan during the workshop)
- How to identify Target Companies to work at (including using research databases)
- How to network with the right people at these companies (including contact scripts, networking scripts, etc.)
- Top 5 questions you must nail to get a employment offer
- All materials (hard copy and digital download), including done-for-you networking scripts, continental breakfast and beverages included
- Bonus: A personal 45 minute one-on-one strategy session on another date
Register now
How Much Does Sending a Thank You Note After a Job Interview Matter?
You need to send “thank you” emails to everyone that interviewed you. They are as essential as a good resume. They demonstrate your initiative, communication skills, and attention to detail. Always:
- Customize each note for everyone on the interview team.
- Express genuine interest by adding something you learned when you spent time with that individual.
- Send within 24 hours.
- Aim for originality to encourage people remembering you.
- Keep the notes professional and positive for the best impression.
The speed and quality of your notes can influence your interview outcome.
When Networking, Why Don’t Most Job Hunters Ask for What They Want?
When I am at business and tech networking events I quite often run into professionals seeking new positions. They typically have some type of introduction “Elevator Speech” that they deliver, either sounding natural or scripted, which includes their name, skills and accomplishments, but at least 80%+ don’t ask for help. Any introduction from a job seeker should include an “ask” at the end. What is an appropriate “ask”? You should say something like “You can help me by (fill in the blank)”.
Networking Events – – When Attending with Those You Know Be A Lone Wolf, Not A Pack Animal
When I attend networking events with others, I tell them that we should all be “Lone Wolves” not “Pack Animals”. What I mean by this is that we naturally navigate to our comfort zones, which includes hanging out with those we know… normally okay, but bad when you are networking and trying to meet new people. You came in a pack… disburse and be a lone wolf meeting new people one-on-one.
If you must, in the last 10 or 15 minutes you can start to mingle with those you know and still meet new people as a small group. Always network as a lone wolf… you will build your networking communication skills and make significantly more personal connections!




