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Is your job search turning into a grind with no end in sight? It may be time to take a step back and reevaluate your entire approach. In cold weather climates, the beginning of spring is a time to clean the house and get organized—a practice known as spring cleaning. Through the years, spring cleaning […]
As a white-collar professional, do you feel like you’re invisible in your job search? If you’re like most unemployed job seekers right now, you’ve tried “everything” and are still being ignored by recruiters. The truth is that in today’s ultra-competitive job market, talent alone isn’t enough; you need another way to stand out. Many highly […]
There is one rule I always tell job seekers to follow in regard to their job search activities. Under no circumstances should you ever do this on a Monday. The rule? Never, and I mean never, call or email an employer on a Monday to check the status of your application or ask where the […]
Introduction to Online Education With the digital transformation across industries, online education has become a powerful catalyst for those wishing to shift career paths. Geographical boundaries cannot restrict aspiring professionals but can access myriad resources to support their ambitions. For example, programs like the Missouri State online degree programs offer tailored pathways for acquiring new knowledge, ensuring […]
The first challenge with your resume is getting it into the hands of an actual person. Over the past decade, getting through applicant tracking systems (ATS) by including the right keywords has become the holy grail of job seekers. The palace guards were put in place so that overloaded hiring managers could keep out the […]
If you’re a job seeker, this simple yet powerful exercise will change the way you market yourself to employers. It’s honestly going to blow your mind. Are you ready? Here’s the challenge: Describe the value you provide to employers in just seven words. Think about how you save or make a company money, justifying the […]
You’ve always been told that you shouldn’t write, “To Whom It May Concern,” on your cover letter. But what should you do when you don’t have the name of the hiring manager? Addressing your cover letter properly is crucial. It sets the tone for your job application and shows attention to detail. Here’s how you […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is intelligence (such as learning, reasoning, and inferring information) demonstrated by computers that mimics human intelligence. In the workplace, it can be used to perform cognitive abilities and tasks with reduced human error and cost. But this is just the tip of the iceberg of the transformative potential of artificial intelligence for […]
When we think of communication skills, most of us just think about written and verbal skills. For verbal communication, there is more than just talking and active listening. There is a third component—non-verbal communication skills. These are the ways you convey your message excluding words. What does that mean? Non-verbal communication includes things such as […]
Effective verbal communication can help to ensure that everyone is on the same page and avoid misunderstandings. Misunderstandings can arise when verbal communication is unclear which can lead to confusion and even conflict. According to Liz Papadopoulos, “Effective communication requires more than an exchange of information. When done right, communication fosters understanding, strengthens relationships, improves, […]
