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Your network is the most valuable job hunting tool in your tool kit; right alongside an impactful resume. [...]
Jonathan Shepherd, Corporate Relations Director, HBS, openly acknowledges the fundamental contradiction between introversion and networking. "By definition," he notes, "an introvert gains energy being by themselves, as opposed to others. Also by definition, networking involves outreach to other people. When you're inclined to introversion, that can be difficult." [...]
There are many ways one may define a "personal brand," but for Sasha Grinshpun, an HBS career coach and the founder/principal of Sasha360 and Talent Mosaic, there is one unmistakable sign of successful personal branding: the "lean-in moment." [...]
An international job search is always challenging, and it becomes increasingly hard when you are looking to move to a new country following several years of work elsewhere. It’s not an easy transition when your contacts are on one continent and you are trying to relocate to another, where people may not always appreciate your transferrable skills. [...]
Looking to move to a new country? An international job search can be difficult after years of working in a different country. Your contacts can be your biggest asset when you’re looking to make a move, and you should use your network, whether from HBS, your professional background or personal acquaintances. This vast network can be located all over the world, but social media has the potential to bring everyone together and help you in your international search. [...]