by Rick Christensen | Apr 1, 2021 | LinkedIn, Networking, Rick Christensen
I just got another one – a generic connection request from someone I don’t know. “Hi Rick, I’d like to join your LinkedIn network.” I now have only two options. The LinkedIn options are Accept and Ignore. Accept is pretty straightforward....
by Rick Christensen | Mar 18, 2021 | Interviewing, Job Search, Networking, Rick Christensen
There are so many factors that play into creating your first impression when you meet new people. One of those factors that is not addressed enough is your voice. Conclusions can be drawn simply by the way you speak. Whether those assumptions are correct or not, it...
by Rick Christensen | Mar 19, 2020 | Networking, Rick Christensen
We all know how important networks are in all the different parts of our lives: medical and health, financial and legal, and especially in work and career. What many don’t know is that to be successful you need not one but three networks: operational,...
by Rick Christensen | Oct 17, 2019 | Job Search, Networking, Rick Christensen
There’s no denying that the strength of one’s professional network has bearing on one’s career success. It’s estimated that 70 – 80% of all jobs are filled via networking. Strong networking skills allow us to effectively uncover...
by Rick Christensen | Oct 3, 2019 | Career Transition, Networking, Rick Christensen
I recently read an article about the employment prospects for those of us over 50, it gave some startling statistics that we all intuitively know as true. Once an older worker loses a job, it takes them longer than younger job seekers to find a new one. On...
by Rick Christensen | Aug 29, 2019 | Career Transition, Networking, Rick Christensen
LinkedIn is a phenomenal resource. Consider that you have access to 575 million professionals worldwide, business and thought leaders such as, Bill Gates, Richard Branson, Mark Cuban, me and you. Not only do you have access to them, they have access to you. The good...
