D’Amore-McKim Career Center Director Provides Advice for Job Seekers
Lynne Sarikas, the Director of the MBA Career Center at Northeastern University’s D’Amore-McKim School of Business, has published an article in Business Insider and Career Attraction. The article is called “13 Resolutions Every Job Seeker Should Make”, and it provides advice for people at different stages of a job search.
In the article, Sarikas identifies networking as “the single most important thing you can do in your job search.” Sarikas points to a study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics that found that approximately 80% of positions are filled through networking. She advises that job seekers talk to family and friends to find potential contacts. Job seekers can also reach out to individuals at their target companies for informational interviews to develop contacts. Sarikas suggests that job seekers aim to make at least five networking connections per week.
Throughout the article, Sarikas emphasizes preparation. At the beginning of a job search, people should define their career goals and develop a path to achieve them. Then, they should update their resume and practice writing customized cover letters. Sarikas also suggests that job seekers develop a target list of companies, and keep a watchful eye on the content of their social media accounts.
Lynne Sarikas was the Vice President of Development at the United Way of Massachusetts Bay before she began working for Northeastern University. While working for United Way, Sarikas managed a fund-raising team that built and developed United Way’s corporate relationships. Sarikas has also held management positions that provided her with substantial experience in customer service, sales, account management, and operations management.
