by Lori Rocereto | Oct 7, 2020 | Consulting/Contracting |
Someone just asked me, “How does Connext find its consultants?” The answer is we don’t “find” them. We don’t scrape people off the internet. Over 23 years, we’ve worked with hundreds of marketing and comms professionals who refer their best friends to us. In many... 
by Lori Rocereto | Oct 1, 2020 | Career |
Last year, a consultant came to me and asked for help with his LinkedIn profile. He wasn’t getting traction or finding fulfilling roles. It was frustrating. So we worked together to beef up his profile and let his passion shine through. Here’s what I sent him: Warm,... 
by Lori Rocereto | Aug 19, 2020 | Career, Consulting/Contracting |
Some senior professionals say people don’t want to hire them because of their age. Yes, ageism is a real thing. It’s not legal and not cool. But let’s focus on what we can control. Getting work in the tech marketing and communications industry is easier if you... 
by Lori Rocereto | Aug 19, 2020 | Career, Leadership |
I had the pleasure of moderating a panel that included Shai Phillips of Berkhemer Clayton, Inc, Jennifer Doidge of Russell Reynolds Associates, Peter McDermott of Korn Ferry, and Judith Cushman of Judith Cushman & Associates. No one saw 2020 coming. No one could... 
by Lori Rocereto | Aug 12, 2020 | Career |
It’s a tough job market, no doubt. And yes, with everything going on it’s even harder to get the attention of employers and recruiters right now. But don’t get desperate. Here are a few quick job-hunt tips: Don’t throw the kitchen-sink at a recruiter and hope...
