David Hults

The Future of Networking is in the Palm of Your Hand

David — Sat, 19 May 2012 03:24:48 +0000

Did you know that, on average, people spend more time using Facebook and Twitter on their mobile phone than they do on computers/laptops? As this article and report point out, it’s true. Now, we’ve looked at how Twitter and Facebook can play into your networking approach before. But as I’ve pointed out, Linkedin is still [...]

Meeting in Person Is Key For Managing and Networking

David — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:56:11 +0000

In the day and age we live in, email, text messages and phone calls are the norm in professional communication, be it a management relationship or a networking relationship. While this is a current reality, shifting your approach could make a major impact on your career and separate you from the rest of the pack. [...]

If You’re Job Searching, Don’t Do It Alone

David — Thu, 10 May 2012 04:03:19 +0000

When you hit roadblocks in your career search, how are you going to respond? I tell my clients that not getting there is not an option – that we’re going to figure out how to get there and reach their goal. And from my experience, it’s easier to reach those goals when you surround yourself [...]

Common Ways Applicants Ruin Job Interviews

David — Mon, 07 May 2012 03:50:54 +0000

Last week in Chicago I spoke to a group of executives about how they can simplify and ace the job interview. I shared how to put off difficult questions but still answer them confidently, how to get hired for the job even when your experience doesn’t exactly fit their description, what to say if you’ve [...]

Branching Out Your Network With Facebook

David — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:22:02 +0000

It’s true: some people network better for their careers on Facebook than on Linkedin. While that may defy logic (after all, Facebook has established itself as THE social network for friends while Linkedin is clearly THE social network for career contacts), I’ve had more than one client who found more success networking on Facebook. Here’s [...]

Job Interview Tips In Chicago This Week

David — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:15:27 +0000

I’m very excited to present “From Hi to Hired…How to Simplify and Ace The Interview” this Thursday at the Executive Network Group (ENG) in Chicago! If any of you (or someone you know) is in Chicago, I hope you’ll join us! Here’s what ENG sent out to attendees this week: Your resume gets you the [...]

How To Use Twitter In Your Job Search

David — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 03:03:06 +0000

Twitter continues to be a polarizing social media channel when it comes to the job hunt. So many people tell me, “David, I don’t get Twitter. I think it’s overwhelming and I don’t see how it could ever help me find a new job.” I get why they say this. Twitter has its own language. [...]

A Shocking Recruiter/Resume Statistic

David — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:34:12 +0000

Per this article and a new study from TheLadders, recruiters spend an average of six seconds before deciding whether a resume is a “fit” or “no fit.” The study analyzed the eye movements of recruiters, revealing their visual patterns. Per the article: In the short time that they spend with your resume, the study showed [...]

What’s Your “What If?” Career Plan?

David — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:58:43 +0000

Some of you reading this blog post are out of a job and looking for a new one. Others are happily employed but (hopefully) are aware that things could always change. The question is this: if you find yourself out of work, what if you DON’T land a job immediately? None of us like to [...]

Say Goodbye To “The One That Got Away”

David — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:52:58 +0000

If you’ve ever gone fishing, you probably have a story about “the one that got away” – the fish that, had you been able to reel it in, would be mounted on your wall, proudly boasting your achievement as a fisherman (or fisherwoman!). But by some stroke of poor luck, it simply slipped away. Most [...]