Most graduates do the same thing: build a resume, post it online, and wait. When nothing happens, they start reaching out to people they haven’t talked to in years asking if they “know of anything.” That’s not networking. That’s a Hail Mary. Here’s what actually works — and why nobody taught you this in school.
Leveraging Your Parents’ Network Isn’t Cheating — It’s Smart
You still need to do the work
Your Parents’ Network Is Not Cheating
There is a myth floating around in graduation season that goes something like this:
If I use my parents’ connections to get a job, I didn’t really earn it.
Let’s dismantle that.
First, it’s a tough job market. And even when the job market isn’t tough, if you are looking for a job,
New trend: Millennial and Gen Z Job Interview Mistakes
This candidate has no idea they made the millennial and Gen Z job interview mistake
New Trend in Job Interview Mistakes
There is a new trend of Millennials and Gen Z job interview mistakes. This is something that wasn’t as prevalent in the past, and I would not have noticed if I had not interviewed candidates for years.
Having led HR departments for the past few decades, candidates regularly ask me early in their careers about job interview mistakes.
Probation Failure – New Hires Struggle Despite Great Qualifications
When new hires fail their probation period, it is usually not the candidates fault. As an HR exec, I believe that it is often the company’s fault. Why new hires fail and how to ensure their success.
Your first job interview part 2
How to ace your first job interview
Getting ready for your first job interview experience?
Your first job interview experience is coming up. Don’t worry, HRN here to spit some knowledge so you know what to expect. More importantly, I am here to explain how to act so you can elevate your interview game. Last week, we started part 1 of this 2 part series. In that post,
Ace your first job interview part 1
Do you know what to expect with your first job interview?
The dreaded first job interview
Your first job interview is like any other experience when meeting another person. First encounters range from “Get me the f*&$ out of here” to “I nailed it.” We have all had interviews and first dates where we felt the above or somewhere in between. When I coach clients, I often compare and contrast the first job interview experience with a first date.
Establishing credibility and career momentum for new hires
Momentum will make the difference between a career that moves and one that stagnates.
Career Momentum
Wondering how you establish credibility and career momentum as a new hire? Whether you are a recent graduate or a veteran of the corporate game, credibility is the one thing that doesn’t take any special skills to acquire. If you just landed a job and feel like you have no credibility in a sea of experienced peers,
Internship Interview process demystified
What does this sophomore know about the Internship interview that graduating seniors do not
Beat the internship interview
Last week we discussed the Nasty logic on how to land an internship for undergraduates. A sophomore wrote in the below email and I had so much detail, I had to break the post up into two parts. Last weeks post is here, and with her permission, I am posting her email below:
Hi HRNasty,