While you’re busy with midterms, homecoming, and finding your winter clothes, the last thing you need is another assignment. But, as college students, particularly seniors, you need to begin focusing on your reputation because graduation will be here before you know it, and you’ll be faced with big decisions. As Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas/Hanukah and New Years […]
Job Seekers: The Fine Line Between Persistence and Stalking
At a career event recently, an executive in transition told me, “I think this one hiring manager is avoiding me. I had a great interview and she seemed happy with my experience and resume, but now she won’t call me back or respond to my emails.” What he said next was alarming; “I email her every morning, […]
Three Networking Secrets No One Probably Told You About
As someone who has spent her career networking, teaches workshops on intentional networking, and is considered to have a dynamic and rich set of influential contacts, I can tell you there are some things about networking you probably didn’t know. Networking is relationship building. It is a strategic and intentional part of your professional growth and […]
Lida’s Favorite Tips for Military Veterans Transitioning to Civilian Careers
Wait! Before you discard this blog because you didn’t serve in the military and fear this post is irrelevant, consider this: With 2.6 million veterans who have served since 911, it is almost a certainty that you know someone who wore the uniform and would benefit from this information. Consider whether your neighbor, coworker, boss, […]
Hate Networking? You’re Not Alone
If you are an extrovert (like me) you might view networking as easy. All I have to do is go up to a complete stranger, introduce myself and share with them something interesting or compelling so they will keep talking to me. I will ask them probing questions about themselves that will get them talking […]
Personal Branding Tip: Asking for Recommendations
An important part of building your brand is creating a narrative for how you want to be known and making sure others understand that narrative. You want to be sure that when someone introduces or refers you, they are able to highlight those values, qualities, skills and attributes you want to be known for. This is […]