Myers Briggs If you have not heard of the Myers Briggs, or MBTI, but are wondering why it is important, that is great! Myers-Briggs is a tool that many companies use to help their employees with self-assessments, team building, and communication. Many hiring managers know their MBTI and so should you. The Myers-Briggs Type … Continue reading Myers Briggs Personality Test and your career
The real goal of networking and job interviews, and it’s not to land a job offer
We share the real goal when networking and the first interview. In both cases the goal isn't to land a job offer.
Networking Etiquette to make a great first impression
We explain the professional behaviors and expected networking etiquette. Where to meet, when to show up, what to bring, what to say, and how to dress, to name just a few. We all know the basics, but to establish a baseline, we list the following. Missing on these is a career-limiting move: Be on time Dress appropriately … Continue reading Networking Etiquette to make a great first impression
LinkedIn introductions: why your invites are not being answered
There is a right way and a wrong way to connect and build your network online. In this post we discuss why the people you want to network with may not be responding. It's the "How" How we introduce ourselves when meeting someone new in-person obviously makes a difference. A clammy handshake, clip-on tie, and noticeable body … Continue reading LinkedIn introductions: why your invites are not being answered
How many job references should I provide?
How many references? When a hiring company asks for only 2-3 references, they are setting you up to lose the job. Here at Career Tracker, we want you to think about providing more than the ho-hum, standard 2-3 references that the hiring company requested. Please also check out our guide on how to prep your references … Continue reading How many job references should I provide?