Whether just starting college or looking for the next step in your career ladder, those in their 20s have some big opportunities ahead. This is the decade when particularly major events happen, so make the most of it with these...
When former Monster.com President Steve Pogorzelski joined Avention as CEO in 2014, his first order of business was to get the right people on board. He knew that if he wanted to do so, it would require that he clearly...
The millennial generation will surpass the baby boomers as the nation’s largest living generation sometime this year, according to U.S. Census population projections. Millennials (whom we define as between ages 18 to 34 in 2015) are projected to number 75.3...
You’re in your seat, on time for once. So, where is everyone else? Slowly, others start arriving, one at a time, the last at about eight minutes after the meeting was supposed to start. No agenda? Too bad. Once again,...
The idea of a balanced work-life relationship seems totally unachievable to many of us. Either we’re “in balance” or we’re not. However, it would be much more useful to think of work-life balance as a spectrum, rather than an absolute....
According to the Center for American Progress, women hold 52 percent of professional jobs but only 14.6 percent of women reach CEO status. I asked Shirley Weis, recently retired from her position as the Chief Administrative Officer at Mayo Clinic,...
Listen up, business leaders and human resources managers. How much time do you spend planning for the next generation of employees? I’m talking about those already in the job market (ages 21 to 32) and those who are 16 to...
When executives find themselves trying to get traction on a job search, they reach out to their networks and ask a few key people to grab coffee or lunch. But that’s the wrong approach. Sorry, Starbucks, but this has to...
An 11-year marketing veteran of a fast-growing technology company, Ron has a great job. He gets to travel, works with great people, and gets stock options as well as a competitive salary. However, even though he’s employed, he’s looking. He...
Rising tuition costs, growing student debt, and a very tough job market for graduates are signals that we need to help our kids with this “last mile” of securing employment. Granted, our kids are putting their hearts into their educations...
Recently, I attended the Puget Sound Business Journal’s annual Book of Lists event, held at Seattle’s beautiful Museum of Flight. It was a huge gathering, so I interviewed attendees for their insights on networking at big events. Who was it...
Maybe your primary job search strategy is to apply to lots of positions by just sending your résumé. Then waiting. And waiting and waiting. Sam has a great résumé. He found 10 potential jobs that are a “perfect fit.” He...
Ever since social media began making an impact on business strategy and job searches, “personal branding” became a buzz-worthy phrase that’s only gained momentum. Many people want to use personal branding but feel uncomfortable talking about themselves since they feel...
Losing employees (especially good employees) is bad for business. While turnover is inevitable, there are things that can be done to minimize the exodus. A knee-jerk reaction may be to offer raises or promotions to your top talent, but I...
There are a couple of goals I have for the year ahead that are worth noting, and that I think would be helpful for anyone. My first resolution advice is to take control of your career. Remember, nobody cares about...
We’re texting all the time. Sending a text is more timely than sending an email, yet feels less intrusive than calling someone. Texting is replacing voice calls, especially among 18- to 24-year-olds, who send and receive nearly 4,000 text messages...
The start of any new year is an exciting time. It’s a chance to plan for new activities and resolve to try new things. But it’s also a time when people think about changing jobs or looking for new opportunities....
With consumer confidence and spending ramping up, retailers will be looking for fresh talent to fill out their ranks as they try to reduce turnover — especially as seasonal workers depart. During this transition, they’ll face a perennial challenge: Making...