Picture it: You’re on a job interview meeting the hiring manager and upper management. It couldn’t go any better. You’re hitting the ball out of the park with specific anecdotes to illustrate your skills and relevant experience as a spot-on match for the position you’re…
Disconnecting on vacation seems like a no brainer. Vacation is our reward for those long nights spent working to meet tight deadlines, but its sometimes hard to not take the stress, deadlines, and projects with you. How do you disconnect on vacation when work is just a click…
When it comes to making a first impression, time is of the essence. Research shows first impressions are made within seven to 17 seconds of meeting a person. As you prepare for job interviews, you want to do everything possible to make the best first impression you…
Virtual networking events are gaining in popularity – not just because they’re fun, inexpensive, and convenient, but also because they make meeting new professional contacts incredibly easy. However, if you find yourself doing all of the talking during a chat, you might need to reevaluate your…
Regardless of who you are, what you do, or where you’re from, you’ve probably had a “what if” moment about your career. This is a time in your career where things can feel a little shaky. Whether you’re worried about finding a job or fear…
It’s no secret—we all love to be in bed. It’s the ultimate place of relaxation, where you’re completely free from the stresses of the day. Well, your bed’s not just a place for snoozing—you can easily turn that mecca of relaxation into a place of self-improvement,…
You’ve worked your resume to perfection, tapped into your networks, and aced your interviews. It paid off—you’ve just been offered your dream job! Now what? We spend so much time trying to land the offer, we often rush right through the process that follows. Consider these key…
With the job market saturated with highly qualified candidates who have been laid off from jobs they’ve held for years, it’s no secret many are now interested in applying for jobs that may fall below their level of expertise. If you are a candidate who…
Companies often use phone interviews to screen the candidates and narrow the applicant pool. Human resources personnel prefer phone interviews to gain basic information about the candidate such as his interest about the job, salary expectations, willingness to relocate if necessary, etc. Using this information, the…
There’s always that moment when you’ve crafted the perfect email, re-read it twice, confirmed your contact’s email address, and find yourself staring at a blank subject line wondering how to proceed. “Nice to meet you”?….no. “Kelsey Manning – Met at XYZ Party”…absolutely not. That subject line…