Networking

International Business Etiquette Crash Course

Avoid making these faux pas in Paris, Tokyo, London, Rome and Singapore.

By: Leslie Ayres, The Real Job Search Guru

May 14, 2012

International business etiquette crash course to avoid faux pas.

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When in Rome, do as the Romans do? Business etiquette and behavior is different in every country, so if you want to do business around the globe, you need to follow their rules.

If you travel internationally for business, you need to know the etiquette and expected behavior of the host country. Here are tips for Japan, France, the UK, Singapore and Italy.

PodCamp, BarCamp and Unconferences for the 21st Century

The next generation of conferences are user-generated and chock full of information and networking.

By: Leslie Ayres, The Real Job Search Guru

April 7, 2012

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Podcamps, Barcamps and UnConferences are a new way to learn.

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PodCamps and BarCamps are the next generation of conferences, user-generated and chock full of information and networking.

9 Ways to Avoid Bad Placement Agencies and Recruiters

Warning signs that you may be dealing with an unethical recruiter or agency.

By: Leslie Ayres, The Real Job Search Guru

April 2, 2012

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If you're working with a recruiter or placement agency, look for these warning signs to see if they're one of the companies who are unethical or not looking out for you.

9 Signs of Unethical and Unprofessional Recruiters and Placement Agencies

Job Hunting Guide: 5 Personal Branding Tips

Expert Hints, Strategies and Advice For Getting Hired

By: Scott Steinberg

March 27, 2012

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Personal branding is essential for anyone looking to get hired.

The Job Hunter's Guide to Personal Branding

Free Business Mentoring: How To Get Help Now

Life Choices Network is a new free business mentoring service for college grads. Become a mentor or enroll your kid.

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March 21, 2012

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Here's how to find free business mentoring.

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Life Choices Network offers free business mentoring to recent college grads.

A new nonprofit, Life Choices Network, offers free business mentoring to college grads in their twenties. Here's how to sign up.

How Placement and Employment Agencies Work

Six types of employment and placement agencies and how to work with them.

By: Leslie Ayres, The Real Job Search Guru

March 16, 2012

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Filling out forms at a placement agency is part of the process.

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Sometimes you'll be applying to an employment or placement agency, so you need to understand how they work and what different types of recruiting companies do.

Types of employment agencies, staffing companies, contract agencies and temp services.

How to Get a Job without Looking Desperate (Even If You Are)

Tips to keep your job search desperation from being a turn-off.

By: Leslie Ayres, The Real Job Search Guru

March 8, 2012

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When you've been looking for a job for a while, it may seem like time for desperate measures, but the Catch-22 is that desperate people don't get the job.

If you want to get a job, you can't show your desperation.

Put Your Best Face Forward: 5 Simple Rules for Your LinkedIn Photo

What you need to know to choose the right photo for your LinkedIn profile.

By: Leslie Ayres, The Real Job Search Guru

February 29, 2012

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Don’t waste a networking opportunity by being the invisible man or invisible woman. The right photo on your LinkedIn profile can be a career boost if you follow these five simple tips.

Five simple rules for choosing the photo for your LinkedIn profile that will get the best results and help you with your LinkedIn networking.

The Irresistible Networking Introduction

5 easy steps to a networking introduction that makes people want to help you.

By: Leslie Ayres, The Real Job Search Guru

February 23, 2012

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When you meet someone new, you only have a few moments to make an impression and let them know who you are and what you're looking for. Craft yourself a simple and irresistible introduction, or elevator pitch, to get the most out of every encounter.

When you are networking for a job or your business, you need an introduction or short elevator pitch to be memorable.

The Poison of Gossip at Work

How you can free yourself from toxic gossip in the workplace.

By: Leslie Ayres, The Real Job Search Guru

February 6, 2012

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Spreading gossip seems perfectly innocent in some ways, but being part of the gossip and rumor mill can have a detrimental effect on your health and your career.

You can learn to avoid gossip at work. What is gossip? It's talking about someone else's personal business.