When looking for a job, it’s easy to focus on the tangibles. Education? Check! Experience? Check! Killer resume and interview attire? Check and check! But are those things enough? Oftentimes, the thing that gets you hired is more intangible. When searching for the perfect hire, companies are looking for employees that are smart and capable, of course; but the elusive […]
Read moreAre you … Searching for a job? Thinking about searching for a job? Open to a job change for the right opportunity? Well, it’s a great time for it. According to Glassdoor’s newest job trends report, there are roughly six million jobs to be filled right now, which is a record number. Companies are seeking top talent and it’s a candidate’s market. So if […]
Read moreThe new year conjures up personal resolutions that always seem to slip from one year to the next – read more, get in shape, eat healthy, go back to school, lose weight … the list goes on and on. And then there’s career resolutions as well. For many people, getting a raise or a promotion may be high on their list. […]
Read moreThe countdown to the holidays is on. And so are the distractions for your employees that the holiday season brings. Unfortunately, those distractions can unknowingly bring with them a lot of anxiety and stress making what should be a festive time bring out the humbug in even the best of employees. And understandably so when they’re trying to juggle work, home, family, travel, […]
Read moreHow staggering are these numbers? Research provided over the last decade shows that more women in high-level management positions grow a company’s bottom line yet the number of women in CEO positions today is below nine percent. And a study conducted in 2015 which compared the performance of Fortune 1000 companies that had women CEOs with S&P 500 enterprises run predominantly by men showed that the 80 women CEOs in the Fortune 1000 produced equity returns […]
Read moreIn this day and age, everything is team-driven. In education, business and life, there is universal recognition that strong, diverse teams get things done better, faster and easier. Make no mistake about it, in the business world, now more than ever, you must know how to be a strong team member. A recent study from Harvard Business Review found that ‘‘the time spent […]
Read moreIn today’s business world, growing technology and access to all things mobile are reshaping perceptions of the term “full-time” employee … and even “part-time” in some cases. In fact, the work hours of Nine to Five are likely only ever muttered when referring to the 1980s comedy film starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton. Now, many work professionals alike, from junior […]
Read moreThe Job Search: It’s Game ON So you’re looking for a job. You’ve updated your resume, researched the market, invested in a great interview ensemble and begun your process. Perhaps you’ve shared your resume with a job board or are working with a recruiter. Now is the time to stop and realize – It’s Game On. In everything (and I do […]
Read moreYour resume needs to make it past numerous gatekeepers, including Internet filters, HR specialists and recruiters. Before it gets to a hiring manager or a director, you have been vetted multiple times. Follow these rules to make it past the masses and to the interview. Link it in Your contact bar should be simple, easy to read and even easier […]
Read morePerception. To business, it’s everything. You build a brand that’s consistent and compelling. To customers, your website and social media presence is flawless. Revenue is increasing exponentially. You’re doing something right, and you look great, until … … an unhappy employee takes to the internet. There are two sides to a successful company—internal and external. For longevity in your industry, […]
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