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 Hello! We hope you are enjoying spring and your career is going well! My son, mom, and I went skiing in Steamboat Springs Colorado for his spring break. We were so lucky to go and enjoy the gorgeous weather. Here’s a picture with the beautiful mountain scenery. Spring is here. You know what that means--shorts, sandals and spring cleaning, of course! Many people find that the change in seasons gives them a burst of energy to clean up not only their homes, but also their careers. Set a time this week to examine what is working, what isn’t and areas to improve in your career. Here at HallieCrawford.com, we’ve been doing some spring “cleaning” to improve our services and deliver the best to our clients.
Career Corner: We have some interesting articles for you. 1) Hidden Job Market. Many of our clients are surprised to discover there is a “hidden” job market. Others have heard of it, but are unsure as to how to access it. Read the article for detailed information. 2) Job Search Obstacles. It’s ok to admit that finding a job can be a difficult process. Our article has some tips to help you recognize obstacles you may face and take steps toward overcoming them. 3) Informational Interviews. Learn how to effectively leverage this underutilized job search tool!
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CAREER CORNER 3 Quick Tips to Tap Into Hidden Job Market  Statistics show that 60-70% of the jobs secured are found through the hidden job market. You’ve probably heard of it, the hidden job market are those unadvertised positions that are not yet posted for whatever reason. Recruiters are handling them exclusively for example. Or the employer has not yet posted the position because they want to try to find someone through networking or Linkedin. Regardless of the reason, you need to be sure you take pro-active steps to leverage the hidden job market in your search. Read More
Move Past Job Search Obstacles 
If you’re like most people searching for a job, you’ll run into some obstacles. Many of our career coaching clients here at HallieCrawford.com say they can identify with one or more of these job search obstacles:Lacking confidence and not being prepared – When I give speeches only about 13% of people have a solid elevator pitch. Falling into a black hole with the HR department – Without the right job search plan and approach, people often don’t get a response from their prospective companies.Not being familiar and up to date with new ways to job search online – Many people lack planning and overlook their online footprint in their job search. Learn More
Informational Interviews: The Most Underutilized Tool for Job Searching  You’ve probably heard of it, but how often have you actually used it? The informational interview is a critical piece to your job search, but too few people actually know its purpose or protocol. Informational interviews unfortunately are very underutilized. College graduates are better about using them because their career centers encourage it. I would say that only 50 percent of the time do my career coaching clients know what I’m talking about when I suggest them. It’s time to change that! Go Here to Read More | 
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