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Although a resume is the first impression job seekers get to make, it’s amazing how many people continue to gloss over errors. In today’s job market, you need to make sure your resume is going to be read rather than quickly scanned and thrown away. You want your resume to impress the future employer reading […]
You go to work, you do your work, and you come home wondering where this is all going. You wonder what your next step is. What can you be doing to elevate your career? So, you ask your manager. And your manager stares at you blankly and points to your projects. You’re confused and head […]
Effective internal communications serve as the cornerstone for cultivating workplace culture. Aculture is enhanced when information flows openly, clearly, and transparently, fosteringemployee trust. This trust forms a solid groundwork for other key components of a robustworkplace culture to flourish. When employees feel confident that they receive information promptly, openly, and truthfully,they are more likely to […]
Many individuals with disabilities seeking employment often inquire about the optimal jobchoices and the most lucrative positions. The straightforward response is that individuals withdisabilities can excel in a wide range of similar roles. Certain occupations may better suit individual talents and capacities based on whether oneexperiences a physical, mental, learning, or sensory disability. Despite the […]
I was talking to a client recently who’s conducting a stealth job search. A stealth job search is when you’re currently working for an employer and you don’t want them to know that you are looking for a better job. Now, this is dicey because if you start doing some of the techniques that are […]
Soft skills get a bad rap. Yet more organizations are requiring development on the softer side than ever before. So, what’s the deal? “Companies have moved away from the ‘command and control’ decision-making style,” says Marie Holmstrom, the Charlotte, N.C.-based director of talent management and organization alignment with Towers Watson. “Managing day-to-day decisions takes away […]
Remember when you started at your current job? You may have felt excited about the opportunities that were ahead, and the new skills you were going to learn. Fast-forward to present you at your job. Do you have that same excitement? If not, you may want to consider switching jobs. Studies show that people who […]
LinkedIn is the premier business networking site for job seekers and professionals at all levels. There are some things newbies need to know about LinkedIn before it will be a valuable tool for their job search, networking strategy, and overall career growth. In fact, whatever you’re using LinkedIn for, you should follow these 10 tips. […]
Picture this: You come across a job posting and think, “Wow, that’s my dream job!” You instantly get excited about this opportunity and start crafting your resume and cover letter. However, when you work on your resume, you realize that you have very little relevant work experience to show off. This could be because you’re […]
Three weeks ago I was invited to join my CEO in a last-minute meeting. Without giving too much detail (for obvious reasons), we were meeting a marketing executive from a major brand. He was interested in our technology and wanted to learn more. It was a first meeting, so we did the usual demo and […]