Jasmine Escalera has seen her fair share of career advice, both good and bad, on social media over the years.
But one thing she says platforms like TikTok do well is sharing videos and tips of how to network effectively.
“Human connections are what could potentially move your job search forward way faster than, for example, something like rage-applying,” Escalera, a Miami-based career coach with 15 years of experience, tells CNBC Make It.
“Focus on the advice that’s more about how to build a professional network that’s healthy and supportive,” she says.
Even within the many videos of how to network, Escalera says one tip resonates with her most: “The best advice that I’ve ever seen out there is, during your networking conversations, to make sure you’re asking about salary ranges.”
There are a number of ways to delicately bring up salaryduring a networking chat, she says. Instead of asking people how much money they make, keep the conversation focused on the position you’re looking for. …