Brad Karsh is the President of JobBound and author of Stop Job Searching, Start Networking: The Secrets to Getting Hired the Easier Way. An industry expert in his field and an accomplished public speaker and author, Brad Karsh has been featured on CNN, Dr. Phil, and CNBC, and has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, New York Times, USA Today, and many others.
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| How to Command the Room by Brad Karsh - Oct, 2010 In our business, speech is spontaneous. We don’t have the benefit of memorized presentations or teleprompters. Sadly, we’ve all experienced a meltdown or two. I’m sure there are a few of you who wish you would have said something a bit differently in the presentation. Maybe you wish ... | |||
| When Interns Are in the House by Brad Karsh - Oct, 2010 Flowers are in full bloom, season finales are dominating the airwaves, and the end of the school year is upon us. That can mean only one thing – it’s intern season! For some of us, that’s ten weeks of delivered coffee, spotless files, and collated copies. Joking aside, interns can b... | |||
| 10 Tips to Combat Nerves for Your Next Presentation by Brad Karsh - Oct, 2010 You have been practicing the big presentation for weeks now, and it is finally show time. You are well rehearsed, polished, ready for questions, and confident. Just as you stand up, a wave of nervousness comes over you. Suddenly your hands are sweating, you look flushed, you can't keep you... | |||
| Making Time For Success by Brad Karsh - Oct, 2010 Somehow, seasons seem to fly by before we know it. Memorial Day arrives and in the blink of an eye it is Labor Day. The leaves change one day and what feels like a week later, there will be snow on the ground. This leaves us with the question: where does the time go? Time flies by, ... | |||
| Recruiting in a Down Economy by Brad Karsh - Oct, 2010 You’re in charge of Talent Acquisition at a company that is no longer acquiring talent. This of course is not by choice, but by necessity. And while the scenario may sound bleak at first glance, there are certainly ways to take advantage of this time and make the most of the economic... | |||
| How a Vacation Could Save Your Job—and Your Life by Brad Karsh - Jul, 2010 Question: Is it even worth taking a summer vacation? Conceptually, vacation is a great idea. In fact, that idea keeps many of us going. Work can be tough and even unbearable, but there’s nothing better than the notion of enjoying an entire week with nothing to do except relax on the be... | |||
| Three Ways To Get & Keep a Great Job In a Tough Economy by Brad Karsh - Mar, 2010 With a flooded job market, employers can be selective and choose to hire only the best of the best. It's hard enough to keep a job in this economy, let alone secure a new job, so there are a few things you can do to move yourself to the front of the pack. Whether you're looking for a job ... | |||
| Network by Volunteering by Brad Karsh - Feb, 2010 One key networking option is often overlooked: Volunteering. Volunteering isn’t likely to get you a job directly, but it’s a low risk way to expand your network, showcase your skills, and gain some solid experience. Imagine spending 2 or 3 days a month volunteering. It’s not a huge c... | |||
| 30 Jobs With Largest Projected Growth by Brad Karsh - Jan, 2010 According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), total employment is projected to increase by 15.3 million jobs in the decade from 2008 to 2018. That, quite frankly, is some of the best employment news we've heard in a long time. But in which sectors will those jobs be created? And wh... | |||
| Debunking Networking Myths by Brad Karsh - Nov, 2009 Myth #1: Networking is simply getting a job because you know someone. The following is not a likely scenario: You: I know Darren – he’s a big shot at Accenture. He said you’d give me a job. Recruiting Director: Of course, I will. You’re hired. We’ll see you on Monday morni... | |||
| Manage Your Online Presence and Impress Employers...Create a Blog! by Brad Karsh - Nov, 2009 For years, I’ve been telling the students I’ve presented to that they should be mindful of their Facebook presence. Employers can and will research potential hires on the web, and they may think twice about hiring an applicant if they find something they don’t approve of or worse. Even... | |||
| Jump Start Your Job Search by Brad Karsh - Aug, 2009 To ensure you land that dream job, it’s time to jumpstart your job search now. Follow these quick steps to get on your way: 1. Network, network, network. Eighty percent of jobs aren’t posted. Sixty-six percent of candidates get a job through networking. The single best way to get a... | |||
| Making A Networking Meeting A Success by Brad Karsh - Aug, 2009 Networking is the key to getting to where you want to be. In the job search, the networking meeting is also known as an informational interview. The informational interview is a wonderful way to get your foot in the door at a company or in an industry. There are three goals for the n... | |||
| How to Handle your Resume Objective by Brad Karsh - Nov, 2008 I object to an objective statement on your resume. It’s true. Most of the time you simply don’t need one. If you are applying for a specific job at a specific company, what is your objective? Obviously, it’s to get that job. Yet time and time again, I see long, flowery objective sta... | |||
| Preparing for a Job Interview by Brad Karsh - Nov, 2008 There really aren’t too many things in life more awkward than a job interview. You’re dressed in a formal business suit, sitting across from a stranger. This stranger has the right to ask you anything from the most elaborate to the most mundane questions And you have to spend an hour ta... | |||
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