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Make Referrals to Strengthen Your Network

Author: Lavie Margolin, Career Coach I am often asked what is the best strategy to use when networking? The best way to network is by helping others. When you help others, there is less of an expectation of what you want but what you can do for them. When you ask for...

13 Questions to Ask an Insider when Changing Careers

Author: Lavie Margolin, Career Coach When considering transitioning to a new field of work, be sure to get an insider’s perspective as part of your research. Company literature and job descriptions will give some perspective into the job but to gain a real...

4 Ways to Make a Better Impression on your Boss

Author: Lavie Margolin, Career Coach There are a few strategies employees can take to help solidify their job status and stand a better chance of keeping their jobs in difficult times. Here are four to get you started: 1) Be visible. Take your area of expertise and...

Five Ways to Tap into your Alumni Network

Author: Lavie Margolin, Career Coach With alumni networking, similar to any type of networking, it is what you put in that you will get back. To have the most success with alumni networking, one should be visible and be seen as a helpful resource for other alumni. A...

Career Instability is the New Stability

Author: Lavie Margolin, Career Coach Having met with thousands of job seekers since 2003, a certain percentage will express that they would only like a stable job; it seemingly does not matter what it is. Frustrated with the instability of prior experiences, these job...