For too many people, social media is about numbers: The more connections you have, the better your network. But it’s really not that simple. Sure, it’s great to have 1,000 LinkedIn connections, but how many of those people do you really know? How many of…
Let’s be honest: When it comes to applying for jobs, the “it can’t hurt” benchmark is often the deciding factor over whether or not to do something. Sending a cover letter? It can’t hurt. Finding your interviewer on LinkedIn? It can’t hurt. Sending a thank…
The start of a new year motivates many of us to make a fresh start… a deliberate attempt to change and improve our lives – and careers. And, of course, this leads to the creation of a new set of New Year’s resolutions. Before you jump…
If you’ll be searching for a job in 2015, don’t just apply the same old tired job search advice about expanding your network, improving your social media presence and cleaning up your résumé. Those things matter, of course, but they’re hardly revolutionary. Instead, here are six New…
The new year is a great time to look at your job hunt so far, step back and reevaluate your priorities in order to make your search go as smoothly as possible. Take these four steps to bolster your job hunt in 2015: 1. Create a…
When a crisis strikes, it can be tempting to tuck your tail between your legs and crawl under a very large rock. But there are lessons to be mined from among the rubble. Every fiasco offers a trove of learning experiences if you examine it…
Deck your purse with business cards, because the holidays are bountiful with networking opportunities. Between work functions, ugly sweater parties, and traveling home to loved ones, the chances of you seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones are high. You’ll have opportunities to touch base…
With holiday parties, week-long vacations, and year-end reports, the holiday season is a busy time of year for employers. Regardless of the hustle and bustle, the holiday months don’t keep employers from hiring new employees. The holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year…
Performance reviews are a necessary evil in the modern workplace. Necessary? Yes, indeed. They exist to keep you on track with the company’s objectives, as well as to plan for next year’s strategy. Evil? Only if you don’t put any effort into them. The good…
Good productivity is a sign of smart thinking. The people who achieve the most during the day typically have the smartest approach to their tasks, they have the right attitude, and they employ the best tricks. Here are a few ideas on how to jump-start your…