In my first of three networking articles here on Classy Career Girl, we learned that networking leads to 80% of jobs and how to gain confidence by researching and planning prior to a networking function. It is vital, however, that I share the number one rule to...
Did you know, 80% of all jobs are found through networking? To be part of the 80%, incorporate these networking tips for the next three weeks into your networking efforts. To begin, conquer your fear and gain confidence first by researching and planning before...
Anyone you've ever met has decided whether they want to build a relationship with you within the first few moments of meeting you. There have been countless studies showing the time it takes to form a first impression can be as little as zero to thirty seconds. Some...
Do you still need business cards with everything going digital these days? YES! We are big fans of networking here at Classy Career Girl. We push ourselves to get out and meet people in person. Next week our team is headed to a convention and one of the first things...
So, you’ve been asked to give a presentation to the client or your team. You feel the nerves start to creep up as soon as you’re asked. Your palms begin to sweat, and your stomach feels like a pit of doom. All this before you’ve even begun preparing! If you’ve felt...
Job searching is tough. It's tedious and time consuming. Most of us dread it, but it's a necessary step in our professional development. Fortunately, many resources are available to facilitate the process. Among them are articles from Forbes, Time Inc., The Muse, Levo...
Networking is a true investment in your business. If you are well connected, you will be able to find what you need in 1-2 phone calls. You can save time because you will have the right people and resources at your fingertips when you need them. Clients will come to...
By now, your heads probably exploding with resumes and keywords, so let’s take a break from resumes and move onto crafting a fabulous cover letter. Your cover letter format is really important because some hiring managers don’t even look at a resume and only look at...
Not every job offer is a yes. Sometimes there are some red flags that will really make you not want to accept. As much as you might be stuck in your current job or even unemployed, don't accept if you see any of these red flags. 9 Red Flags to Consider When Accepting...