Tag Archives: job search through social networking

Personal Branding Basics for Security Professionals

Posted ago by David Lammert

Over the past few years personal branding has been discussed extensively on the Internet. Recently, I have had more and more security industry professionals ask me about how to craft their own brand to assist them within their job search …

Using Social Media Effectively In Your Job Search

Posted ago by David Lammert

Whether you are seeking a new security role or working on building a career, it’s important to integrate social networking into your job search. Some of you might ask why I need to spend time on social networking other than …

Avoid these 7 offer killing errors during your job search.

Posted ago by David Lammert

Were you lucky enough to get an interview and now you are waiting by the phone to hear back from a recruiter or hiring manager? Time to wake up! You’re sabotaging your own job search. Take a step back and …

How to search effectively for a new position

Posted ago by David Lammert

I received a call the other day from a veteran security industry professional that was suddenly laid off and need the assistance of a security industry recruiter. He hadn’t had to search for a job in quite some time. After …

What the Super Bowl can teach us about job search.

Posted ago by David Lammert

Those of you who know me well know that I am an avid football fan. Although I enjoy college football more than professional football, I am always excited about the Super Bowl. The playoffs this year saw lower seeded teams …

5 Steps to Help Your Job Hunt during the Holiday Season

Posted ago by David Lammert

With the holidays just around the corner, now is the time to ramp up your job-search — not shut it down. While the holidays do cause business to slow, the truth is, employers are still interviewing and still hiring — …

5 Tips for Overcoming Job Search Rejection

Posted ago by David Lammert

There is not much that is better than the feeling of success when searching for a new job. Let face it, it makes us feel good about ourselves on many levels. It validates us as a person and allows us …

Expand Your Network and Feel Good about Yourself

Posted ago by David Lammert

When you are in immersed in the process of a job search it is difficult to think of anything else. It seems your days are spent submitting resumes, conducting research on the internet, posting your resumes on job boards, preparing …

Why You Aren’t Getting Interviews

Posted ago by David Lammert

This first step of the hiring process can be a difficult and frustrating one. Many times a candidate will tell me they came across a perfect job, submitted a resume and cover letter and never heard from anyone. This unfortunate …

Keeping Motivated During Your Job Search

Posted ago by David Lammert

It can be difficult to stay focused and motivated if you are out of work and are seeking a new opportunity. During the transition period between jobs there is typically an abundance of free time. Managing this “found” time can …