networking

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continue working remotely
Career Advice
Lori Bumgarner Béen

How to Convince Your Employer to Let You Continue Working Remotely

Many of my clients want to continue working remotely ever since being required to during the pandemic. I get it. For those of us who like working remotely (myself included), it’s great. But there’s some bad news. According to the Nashville Business Journal, many companies are starting to call their

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job boards
Career Advice
Lori Bumgarner Béen

Why Online Job Boards Suck the Life Out of Your Job Search

When I first meet with potential clients, one of the questions I ask is how they are currently finding jobs to which they’re applying. Almost everyone responds the same way: “Through online job boards like Indeed and ZipRecruiter.” The next question I ask is, “How’s that working for you?” Nine

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adult child
Career Advice
Lori Bumgarner Béen

How NOT to Ruin Your Adult Child’s Career

Below is a re-post of a past blog topic. This re-post is timely and necessary, in that I’ve recently received emails from parents wanting me to work with their adult child. In addition, I’ve been seeing numerous news articles about why millennials are getting fired. If you’re the parent of

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proactive job search
Career Advice
Lori Bumgarner Béen

8 Effective Ways to Prepare for a Proactive Job Search

In my previous post, I talked about what to do after experiencing an unexpected layoff, providing advice for those who’ve recently been laid off in the early stages of a recession. For those who are still employed, I want to share some tips to help you be better prepared, in

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curiosity
Career Advice
Lori Bumgarner Béen

3 Ways Curiosity Can Give You an Advantage in Your Career

One of the top things employers seek in job candidates these days is curiosity. Curiosity is also one of the best tools for a successful career path. When you become curious about the following things, you’ll see a shift in the outlook of your career. Let your curiosity run wild

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manage your energy
Career Advice
Lori Bumgarner Béen

5 Ways to Manage Your Energy During Your Job Search

Conducting a job search can be draining, especially when facing multiple rejections. These rejections can take their toll on your energy. This is why it’s important to not only manage your time well during your job search, but also to manage your energy. Proper energy management requires you to be

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remote job opportunities
Career Advice
Lori Bumgarner Béen

3 Ways to Successfully Compete for Remote Job Opportunities

Although there are still labor shortages even in professional roles due to the Great Resignation, there is stiff competition among job seekers looking for remote job opportunities. More companies are now offering remote work. But, those opportunities make up only 20% of the current job openings, while 52% of all

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post-COVID
Career Advice
Lori Bumgarner Béen

19 Ways to Have a Successful Post-COVID Job Search

The pandemic changed a lot about the way we work. As a result, it changed a lot about the way we look for jobs. If you’re currently in the market for a job, the standard way of conducting a search won’t cut it anymore. You’re going to need some new

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right direction
Career Advice
Lori Bumgarner Béen

6 Signs Your Job Search Is Moving in the Right Direction

The job search can be frustrating and discouraging. Especially if you’re doing everything you know to do, but aren’t sure if it’s working. Below are six signs you can know your job search is (or isn’t) moving in the right direction. If it’s not, you’ll discover some tips to help

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network
COVID Info
Lori Bumgarner Béen

5 Ways to Network Effectively in a Post-COVID Job Market

There’s no doubt the pandemic required a major change in how we network with people. Any and all methods of networking not already virtual were forced to move online. But now, people are craving face-to-face connection again. Especially since many jobs are still remote, and will likely stay this way.

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networking don't
Networking
Lori Bumgarner Béen

Networking Don’t: Why You Should Never Use Empty Flattery

While networking can be tricky, it should never involve trickery, which could cause your networking efforts to blow up in your face. There are several networking don’ts to avoid, which I’ve previously written about. One don’t I’d like to focus on today is empty flattery. Empty flattery, also known as

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