You’ve heard it before, “Network in order to optimize your job search.” How exactly do you go about networking? It depends on the way you build relationships and the industry you are targeting. Is the industry you seek employment in best penetrated online or offline? It’s not as…
Many people feel they have the experience and credentials to move to the next higher position. If that’s you, then your resume needs to communicate that you have the experience and skills to meet that challenge. Here are several tips to help you craft a resume…
Some jobs do require a very large amount or almost exclusive use of email. However, if yours doesn't fall into that category, it may be time to re-evaluate how and when you use email. In a world where everyone expects an immediate response to texts…
You have to give a big, important presentation in just 15 minutes. Your heart is racing, your palms are damp—you’re starting to panic. It’s completely normal. In fact, most speakers, beginners and veterans alike, readily admit to feeling nervous in the moments leading up to a…
You know you need a résumé in order to get a job. But have you taken the time to step back from the résumé-writing process to ask yourself what a résumé is and isn't? Fundamentally, it is important to recognize that your résumé is your marketing document. Its purpose is to garner enough…
You’ve prepared your elevator pitch; you’ve selected the perfect outfit, head-to-toe; and you’ve even thought about what to say if you’re asked the dreaded salary question. But have you done your homework on the company? This is a glaring mistake many job seekers make—forgetting to think about common, company-specific…
Whether you’re sending a job application or inquiring about networking opportunities, chances are very good you’ll send an email to a recruiter or hiring manager. And in many cases, that email is your very first impression; it is how you are measured as a young professional. So…
For some, the job interview question ‘What makes you unique?’ can stop you in your tracks. You know you have the qualifications and the skills to do the job, but how are you supposed to know how you’re different than anyone else? The answer is:…
There's your job, and then there's how you go about doing your job. While your position itself certainly plays a role in your career success, your routines and rituals in the office can also affect your happiness and productivity. This includes what you do before…
How many times have you looked longingly out the window beside your office desk, wishing you were outside enjoying the fresh air—or taking a nap at home? We knowyou’re raising your hand right now, and we understand 100 percent! Sometimes, the day feels like it’s…