If you’re anything like me, finding the time to read can be a challenge. But this time of the year I unfailingly find myself on the hunt for fresh insights from worthy reads. There’s just something about the new ideas and inspiration that I inevitably find in a good book that help me get the New Year off […]
As a business owner/president/manager, you’ve probably noticed many of the core business ideas and strategies stay the same year after year. However, throughout the last couple of years technology and a surplus of information has changed the landscape for businesses. We can now reach our audience in essentially every corner of the world, anytime we want. […]
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Waiting until you need a job is the worst time to look for one. Even if you like the job you have, looking for the next opportunity is a smart career move. And if an opportunity comes along, you don’t have to take it. The choice is yours. Here are three reasons you should […]
Welcome back, economy. USA TODAY reports employers added an average of 246,000 jobs each month in 2014, the best year for job growth since 1999.Fifteen years is a long time, but it finally seems companies have started to hire in a meaningful way. That’s why you should rethink what it means to look for new opportunities.Typically, […]
If you pitch your resume into Black Hole recruiting sites, you’ll be resting your job-search hopes on a keyword-searching algorithm. That’s why I don’t recommend that approach to job-seekers, no matter how closely a job-seeker’s resume matches the posted job spec. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” […]
New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick has been voted the best coach in the NFL for years on end. You can see why when you look at how he’s outfoxed his opponents — again and again. 2000: Drafting Tom Brady with the 199th pick. AP Belichick has earned a reputation as a brilliant […]
It’s often said that whether or not we like it, we end up morphing into our parents as we grow older. I was fortunate to have my dad role model for me some really critical lessons about the power of being a connector and master networker, and I’d like to share his top lessons with […]
Wallflowers are so last year. In 2015 you’ve decided that standing out is the strategy you’ll use to accomplish your big life goals. And you’re already well on your way. So far, you’ve overhauled your dating profile to catch more eyes, and you’ve signed up to sit in the front row of your spin class […]
The hardest part of a job search is getting the interview. Once you’re in the door at a job interview, your chances of getting the job rise dramatically. Of course, getting a good job isn’t just a numbers game. You have to have a good sense of what your hiring manager is dealing with — […]