Most of the resumes I review each year suffer from an identity crisis and are uninspiring. They’ve been created in cookie-cutter fashion, filled with overused words and phrases, are not aligned with the employer’s needs and open with a vague statement that “tells” the employer what they are looking for …”to utilize my skills and […]
When it comes to career advice, the more you can get, the better. However, some pieces of advice are more critical than others. That’s why I’ve gathered some of the best career takeaways from successful creative female powerhouses. In honor of Women’s History Month, I asked a group of powerful women entrepreneurs to share some unconventional […]
Who needs the 9-5 grind and struggling to pay rent in an expensive place like San Francisco or New York? These days, you can easily quit your day job, travel the world and work anywhere, since your office can be wherever you open your laptop. According to a study by Global Workplace Analytics and FlexJobs, the remote workforce has grown […]
When unhappy professionals contact me to discuss their biggest obstacles around changing careers, usually the focus is on getting other people in their new field of interest to pay attention. I’ll hear: · I only get called in for the same old jobs (i.e., my old career) · Employers are only interested in hiring people who have […]
There are a few simple steps to every conflict resolution process, which can you can use for disputes between coworkers or between supervisors and employees. These steps comprise the acronym LEAD—Listen, Empathize, Acknowledge (and Apologize), and Do something. Managers at work must have a quick and straightforward blueprint for resolving interpersonal matters in the office. […]
One question that’s guaranteed to be asked in a job interview is some iteration of ‘why did you leave your last job?’. What the hiring manager really wants to know is if you’re looking for a new job for a legitimate and well thought out reason, or if you’re just bored and looking for greener […]
Maybe you’ve heard this story before: an ambitious colleague insists they’re ready to take on a leadership role. But the company just can’t see their brilliance thanks to “internal politics” – as if upper management is somehow conspiring to keep them out of their rightful position. I’ve come across this scenario quite a few times. […]
Employers plan to hire 10.7 percent more graduates from the class of 2019 than the previous year, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Even though the job report for college graduates is much better than it was ten years ago, getting a job post-college may not be as easy as skipping your 8am Friday class. To […]
According to professional careers site Ladders, the average initial screening time for a candidate’s resume is 7.4 seconds. With such a small window to impress, you want to make sure your resume is in tip-top shape. It is critical that you take the time to ensure the information is relevant and unique for the particular opportunity […]
You’ve written an amazing intro and compelling body copy that perfectly highlights your achievements, but you’re having a hard time making it through the final stretch — “How in the world do I end this cover letter?” you might be thinking to yourself. The truth is, closing a cover letter is a difficult task for many job […]