#CareerAdvice : 14 #JobSearch Tips Everyone Should Know. A #MustRead !
Getting a new job is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions, with as many as 14 percent of people saying they’d like to change employers when they change their calendars. Sound like you? If you’re ready for 2019 to be the year you finally find the right job, keep reading! We’ve curated 14 of the […]
#CareerAdvice : #ResumeWriting – Top Skills to Include on Your Resume
In a job market where recruiters review an average of up to 250 applications per job listing, you need to submit a resume that stands out. But where do you even start? Since you already know which skills to leave off your resume, and you’ve studied which trends to try and which to ignore, it’s time to […]
#Leadership : #InterviewingQuestions – 4 Questions that Employers Should Ask every Job Candidate
When it comes to recruitment, good hiring managers look beyond credentials and the idea of finding someone they’d want to “grab a couple of beers with.” That kind of approach is rife with unconscious bias and isn’t always an accurate prediction of how good they’ll be as an employee. Good interviews examine candidates holistically. Among […]
#CareerAdvice – #ToxicBehavior -How to Deal With a Colleague’s Negative Attitude
Negative or toxic behavior at work can rear its ugly head in many different ways. Whether it’s constant complaining about a boss or coworker, dissatisfaction with the work/role/organization, critical/aggressive remarks or hoarding information, the effects of negative behavior from colleagues can be taxing on your mental state. Toxic colleagues can erode team culture, tarnish your personal […]
#CareerAdvice – #JobSearch – How to Organize Your Job Search
When on the hunt for a job, it’s not uncommon to be applying for multiple opportunities at once. This is especially true for those of us just starting out in our careers. But multiple applications mean different resume versions, various cover letters and many, many different deadlines to keep track of. With so many moving parts at once, it’s easy […]
#CareerAdvice : #JobSearch – 6 Hacks to Save Time During Your Job Search
“It’s important for job candidates to conserve mental and emotional energy so that they’re better able to communicate their strengths, skills and unique value proposition with confidence,” says Macken. “Taking an approach that prioritizes discernment and efficiency can not only save candidates time, but position them for what can be a long … process of […]
#CareerAdvice : #LeadershipDevelopment – Why being a Manager is a Career Change, Not a Promotion
Almost two years ago, I fell into becoming a manager. In my past career, I never thought that this would happen. Most of my life I’ve been a maker: working as an engineer, solving technical problems and building apps, products, or just circuit boards. People management was a huge change. I learned a lot of things […]
#JobSearch : 6 Ways to Use the Holidays for #Networking . A #MustRead Now!
The holidays are the time for gatherings and good cheer, and that makes them a natural time for networking. Business is about relationships, and sharing kind wishes and getting some face time can help to strengthen them. Since the season is a busy one, make the most of your connections by creating a plan. Here […]
#CareerAdvice : How to Talk to Anyone from the CEO to the Interns at your #CompanyHolidayParty … Great Read!
It’s that time of year when parties fill your calendar. Mingling with both people you know very well and those you never speak to, you might be you a little nervous. But little nervousness goes a long way to helping you get ready. Saying the wrong things can be career limiting, just as saying the […]
#Leadership : How to Manage Your Team’s Calendar During the Holidays
The end of the last quarter is a time of rest for many, but founders and their teams keep working hard to set up their companies for success in the new year. Just because the grind never stops, however, does not mean that founders should take their teams for granted. But there are ways to […]