Of course, the first thing you want to do is impress the employer. In fact, you want to make such a great first impression they can’t turn you down. So what do you do? You wow them with your cover letter. When it comes to applying…
When was the last time you connected with someone on Twitter or a met a cool professional at a networking event? Did you do anything to follow up with them? This week is National Email Week. To celebrate, why not focus on your networking efforts by sending…
An important element of building a strong personal brand is thanking the people who helped you achieve your dreams. Mentors and colleagues play a huge role in professional and personal development for job seekers, which is why it’s important to recognize them for their guidance. Without their help, many…
You know the dance—you walk in to a networking event and the room is filled with people that you’ve never met, but it seems like they already know one another. They’re chatting, shaking hands, and laughing. It looks so easy for them. But you want…
Finding a career that you’re passionate about can be incredibly difficult. In the world today, there are twice as many disengaged, unhappy workers than there are people who love their jobs. There are so many factors that people worry about when looking for employment that they often lose sight of what…
In today’s rushed world, good listening skills can fall to the wayside. Everyone is concerned with only one thing: number one. However, these bad listening habits that we develop can damage our intelligence, relationships, and reputation. Not to mention, it makes for bad conversation. So,…
With so many distractions and all the fun ways to spend your time, summer is a tough time to look for work. Especially now, managing your job search requires dedication, discipline and organization. No matter what field you hope to land in, here are the six steps…
Everyone knows networking confidently and successfully is key for business and professional growth, but it’s not always easy. Your goal should be to maintain a position of being top-of-mind for your targeted prospects. It’s so much easier to attract their attention if they're thinking about you…
Have you reached the point in your job search where your search feels like a job? If so, you’re probably wondering how you can make your search more efficient. To be an efficient job seeker, sometimes you need to treat your job search like a job. In…
So you’re looking for a job. Congratulations on your move to bigger and better things. You know by now that job hunting is complicated, and takes a great deal of strength and effort. Here are seven ways to stay resilient during your job hunt, and to…