When Recruiters Start Texting You:

Texting is now a common way to communicate and has become an essential part of life. More recruiters are now turning to text messaging as a means to engage with potential job candidates. Do not feel an obligation to text with a recruiter. If concerned, just explain you would prefer to be reached by email and provide your address. 

However, recruiters are there to help you find a job – this is a professional interaction. You should be thinking about texting with a recruiter as just a more efficient way of communicating. 

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Networking Strategies for Busy People:

Networking is an investment worth making and, you don't have to commit an extraordinary amount of time to the process. It is an essential part of career success. Career opportunities don't just appear out of nowhere; they usually come from the people who know, like and trust you.

Initially build your network with those you work with, utilize your current activities, and manage your social network tools. For more details on these three sources see the article here.

Communicating about work problems

Office problems can range from workflow inefficiencies to personality conflicts. Employees have front-row seats to observe this kind of drama and system failure but may not feel empowered to discuss issues with managers or executives who have the power to intervene.

When there are observed problems with inefficiencies, interpersonal relations or policies, come prepared with a solution so that you don't seem like a complainer.

Find further advice in the complete article here.

Check Your Work Email Early in the Morning

It's popular to warn against prioritizing email before breakfast – but does that advice really work for you? If you don't check your email early, you may miss important updates to a project you're working on.

The fact is that it often makes sense to at least graze your inbox before moving on with other planned items on your calendar and to-do list. Whether you work with a manager, team members or a client list – quick responsiveness often makes or breaks your essential professional relationships and ultimately determines your career success or failure.

For more insight dealing with your boss, team or clients see the article here.

Control Your Job Interview Nerve

Nerves are a natural response, but if you’re new to interviewing, sitting down across the table from the hiring manager can seem to be just scary. Take a deep breath. Hiring managers are used to nervous candidates. 

First thing you want to do is to manage fear. You want the hiring manager to look at you and see a leader, not someone who is going to crumble the first time you’re under pressure. There are two critical points at which you can tackle your fear; before and during the interview. 

See some tips here.