Clean Up Your Social Media for Future Employers While conducting your job search, it is imperative to set yourself up for success. Just as you want to know all that you can about your potential new employers, they are also eager to learn about who you are. One...
Three Steps to Building a Successful Job Search Plan Looking for a job isn’t what it used to be. Today’s job search is an activity that requires organization, planning and scheduling. In fact, one of the most important building blocks of any job...
Embracing Employment Gaps and Career Changes in Your Résumé Working for one company for a long period of time or having gaps in employment history does not have to be a deal breaker when seeking a new job or career change. People move in and out of the...
Why a Great Job Search Goal Will Get You Hired Faster Developing a clear job search goal is a key step before you begin hunting for your next career move. It is important to know how to create a great job goal, not just a good one. Many job seekers...
How to Master the Finer Details of Interviews Killer resume? Check. New suit for the interview? Check. Hair and makeup on point? Check. You have probably mastered these important aspects of job hunting and interviewing. But, what about the often overlooked but equally important finer details? “When you’re...
3 Reasons to Meet Face-to-Face in a Virtual World Are you as confused as I am? Do you know when it’s ideal to communicate with colleagues and clients via email or whether you should pick up the phone and call? Do...
Turn Habits into Genius Habits Using 5 Principles The beginning of a new business cycle is a time of re-thinking old behaviors and acting on new ones. You may have recently had an end-of-year review or perhaps your organization is moving toward more frequent performance check-ins. Either way, work performance and career direction is probably top of mind. It may be...
Job Search Quick Bits: Preparing for Your Search We know you’re busy and sometimes a little is better than a lot. When you need “a bit” of information or inspiration, take a look at our Job Search Quick Bits. How can I brand...
Insider Tips for Finding the Best Remote Jobs The evolution of technology has made work-from-home jobs more and more common. Thanks to apps, tools and platforms like Google Hangouts, Skype, and Slack, many companies run successful businesses in which employees...
Can you imagine a world where companies devote as much energy and resources to the job candidate experience as they do to the customer experience? Nice dream, eh? Unfortunately, reality is not so pleasant; it’s actually trending in the opposite direction. According to a recent Manpower Group Solutions survey, 58 percent of job seekers say that...
The Real Reason Your Résumé is Being Ignored Job hunting can be an incredibly frustrating process. You’ve brushed up your résumé, written a solid cover letter, and have been applying to roles that seem darn near tailor-made for you… But when your phone is silent, and your inbox remains empty… It...
How to Start a Business with Your Spouse When starting and operating a business, the lines of work and life begin to blur for small business owners. They often find themselves answering work emails while at the dinner table or taking conference...
THREE STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO UPSKILL AND EMPOWER YOUR CAREER If you want to move up in an increasingly competitive workforce, you may need to up your skills. Many employees are beginning to find themselves without opportunities for career advancement –...
Speed Up Your Job Search with a 3 Week Plan Come on, job seekers! If you are not organized and prepared for your search, then your odds of success diminish dramatically. That means: You’ll miss a follow-up opportunity, you’ll forget to apply to a job...
5 Ways To Find Small Company Flexwork That Fits Your Life When it comes to finding flexible work that fits your life, good things come in small packages. That’s according to flexwork expert Kathryn Sollmann, author of Ambition Redefined: Why the Corner Office Doesn’t Work for Every Woman & What...
Wow, This Job Search Process Takes So Much Time! After mentoring and hiring hundreds of job seekers, the most common response I get when I give advice on job search process is, “Wow, this takes so much time!” I’m even more concerned by the statement that most often follows...
“Need a Career” is Not a LinkedIn Headline I just received a LinkedIn connection request from a total stranger with no customized invitation message. That’s normal since most LinkedIn users don’t know which “connect” button to enable the customization feature...
