CDI's Certified Hidden Job Coaches and Profile Writers have shown they know their way around online job search and hidden job targeting, social media profile writing, and career management, circa 2021. The ultimate in career puzzle masters, they can guide job seekers through the bewildering maze of Internet job search. Read More >
YOUR LINKEDIN PROFILE CAN MAKE YOU “REAL–OR NOT!
Your LinkedIn profile offers an opportunity to make yourself “real” to potential employers. In other words, it helps you catch employer attention by coming across as a real person, rather than a canned presentation. The question is: Are you taking advantage of that opportunity? What Your LinkedIn Profile CAN Do—and Can’t Read More >
The Introverted Job Seeker’s Most Important Tool
Those of us who identify as introverts cringe – no, we actually sprint for the door – at the mere mention of networking. For us, it’s like fingernails on a chalkboard, and there’s an automatic shutdown of our brains when that dreaded word surfaces in conversation. There’s strong evidence that Read More >
This Could Be Killing Your Job Search
Job search is becoming increasingly more complicated by the day, like a maze with twisty unknown passages. Take the wrong way and you could find yourself running around in circles, losing a lot of time and energy—and interviews. I often hear this line from clients: “I’ve sent out hundreds of Read More >
How to Keep Your Job Search Confidential
You’ve maximized your potential in your current role. You’re eager to take your career to the next level or, perhaps, in an entirely new direction. While you’re ready to explore new career opportunities, you worry about what will happen if your current manager prematurely learns of your plans. Although seeking Read More >
LinkedIn for Executives: Tips VPs to CXOs MUST KNOW to Leverage the Power of LinkedIn – Part 2
PART 2: IMPLEMENTATION In part one of this article I shared that your primary objective for utilizing LinkedIn is threefold: Connect with key players. Keyword optimize your profile so that when people find you and want to pitch job opportunities your way, you will have already aligned your profile with Read More >
Is Social Media Angst Hindering Your Job Search Success?
The easiest way to incorporate social media into your job search campaign is to begin with the channel you’re most comfortable with and use most. Now, a very important aspect to consider: make sure your online presence is professional and squeaky clean. How? Take a look and control your public Read More >
Free Job Search e-book
The ultimate job seeker resource! CDI’s Supercharge Your Job Search is a free, 75-page e-book packed with top advice from 49 global experts including award-winning, certified career coaches and resume writers. Instantly download your free copy (no signup necessary)>> Read More >
Certified Professionals in Online Job Search & Reputation Mgmt. (CP-OJSRM)
CDI's CP-OJSRMs are puzzle masters. They can guide you through the bewildering maze of Internet job search. This can include, but is not limited to: online identity, using job boards and apps, networking, building a LinkedIn profile, hiding digital dirt, finding information on new professions and careers -- everything that Read More >
