Lurk First (and 4 More Tips on Getting the Most out of LinkedIn Groups)
Interested in finding a new job, switching careers, attracting more clients or building a stronger professional network? LinkedIn Groups is the place to be. Groups provides opportunities to meet and engage in discussions with members of your industry, your alumni community or other professional interest areas. Becoming active in LinkedIn Groups is like attending a […]
Ask Your Career Questions! Join Lindsey on April 25 for a Twitter Chat with the U.S. Department of Education
I’m excited to announce that I will be answering your questions during a one-hour #AskFAFSA Twitter chat on Wednesday, April 25, at 4pm EST, hosted by the U.S. Department of Education. Here is their announcement and details on how to participate: In honor of National Financial Literacy Month, the U.S. Department of Education’s @FAFSA will hold a […]
How LinkedIn Company Pages Can Help Your Job Search
According to a recent LinkedIn poll, the single biggest job interview mistake people make is not knowing enough about the company to which they’re applying. With all of the research tools available on the Internet and elsewhere, it is now easier than ever to avoid this mistake. You should always visit a potential employer’s own website […]
On the Harvard Business Review Blog: How to Curate Your Own Personal Job Feed
Remember the days when looking for a new job involved the Sunday newspaper classified section and a black magic marker? Thanks to technology, looking for a job today seems to require an advanced degree in data analysis. There are millions of positions posted online across an ever-changing landscape of job boards, company websites, social networks, […]
How to Get a Great Internship (Hint: It Takes an “X” Factor…and Chopsticks)
Because I love sushi almost as much as I love cupcakes, I couldn’t resist a recent press release about the launch of a new site called Intern Sushi. It turns out this new venture aims to help students and young professionals to find internships in the hardest-to-break-into fields like film, art, professional sports and fashion. […]
What Will It Take to #FixYoungAmerica?
Since the beginning of the global recession, I’ve written several blog posts advising young professionals on how to find jobs and advance in their careers despite terrible economic circumstances. Namely, youth employment is at a 60-year low and student loan debt is approaching $1 trillion. This week I’m excited to announce my participation, as a […]
Career Book Review: “All the Money in the World”
In her new book, All the Money in the World: What the Happiest People Know About Getting and Spending, Laura Vanderkam asks a provocative question: If you had all the money in the world – not literally, but all that you wanted – what would you change about your life? She then shares the stories […]
Can You Be the Jeremy Lin of Your Workplace?
I simply can’t let the Linsanity pass without getting involved. It’s just too much fun. The short story if you’ve somehow missed it: Jeremy Lin played high school basketball in Palo Alto and in college for Harvard. He received no athletic scholarships and remained undrafted after college. Eventually making his way to the NBA, he […]
3 Ways to Reinvent Yourself on LinkedIn
We’re already a month into 2012 and most job seekers have given up on their lofty New Year’s resolutions. If you’re in this boat, don’t despair! Instead, use LinkedIn — and a few trusted friends or colleagues — to help you make the change you desire. Over the years I’ve observed the ways that people […]
Getting from College to Career, Revised Edition — on sale now!
Today is the day! I am thrilled to announce that my new book, the revised and updated edition of Getting from College to Career: Your Essential Guide to Succeeding in the Real World, is now available from HarperCollins! I’m now also sharing daily career tips, links and resources on my Facebook fan page at http://www.facebook.com/CollegetoCareer. […]