Say What

Say What One of the hardest things for job seekers to figure out is what to say! How do you explain you are looking for a new job? How do you invite someone to connect on LinkedIn? What do you say when you write an email to someone you dont know? The list goes on and on. Up until now, there hasnt been a single source to consult. Never fear! Your quest for answers to all these questions and more is here! Two friends recently published an award-winning book and I want to let you know about it! (Small disclaimer, I did contribute a small blurb and review!) 100 Conversations for Career Success By Laura M. Labovich and Miriam Salpeter No longer do you have an excuse for not knowing what to say! These experts have pulled it all together for you! These are just some of the many topics addressed: What to include in your pitch (with examples) How to make cold calls and leave the right voice mail messages Developing your personal marketing plan (my all time favorite job search tool!) What to say when you are reaching out to long-lost contacts and friends How to ask someone to serve as a reference Questions to ask during an informational meeting All sorts of examples of what to say when you follow-up Social network status updates to catch the eyes of your contacts LinkedIn profile makeovers Sending relevant articles to contacts and connections So what are you waiting for? Check it out! And let me know what you think! I am fairly certain this will be a book you keep near you at all times!