We all know connections and networking are the key to a good career, and increasingly, email is your first and only chance to make a good impression. Here are three tips to make the most of an email introduction: 1. Avoid “Reply All.” When you are…
Wanting to impress your boss is natural. You work hard, your manager and colleagues notice, and eventually you’ve made your way up the ladder. Pretty clear, right? Well, what happens when your boss isn’t exactly on the same page—or even planet—when it comes to his…
Writing effectively in a professional setting is a key skill to learn early–and it requires discipline. If you want to make an impression, remember that less is more. Yes, that’s right, writing and makeup have something in common: there’s beauty in less. Effective writing minimizes…
Got five minutes? What about five seconds? It only takes an instant to make a fantastic impression. In turn, it takes just as long to make a poor impression. Unbeknownst to you, one minor false move, and – just like that – hiring managers and…
Navigating the career minefields of office politics, colleague interactions, and co-worker conflicts can be tiring as well as overwhelming. It’s hard to know what you’re doing right, what you’re doing wrong, and how you can improve your overall reputation in the office without being way…
Too many job seekers view interviews as one-sided – a time for them to be poked and prodded by potential employers. And yes, interviews put interviewees on the spot. But while interviews are designed to help employers learn about prospective employees, they’re also a great…
Many of us dream about working from home. But is it as easy as it looks? There are some people who know instinctively that it won’t work for them, because there are too many distractions and things they’d rather be doing – and would do while at home.…
The thank you letter after an interview: one of the tests of many managers. You would be surprised at how many hiring managers will immediately disqualify someone if they have not received a written thank you after the interview. No matter how technically advanced we…
Building new relationships is a necessary evil. Whether you are actively job searching or employed, expanding your network is an important step toward your professional success. Just look at the people you respect or admire. What actions did they take that lead to a new…
With Halloween upon us, it’s a good time to explore the question of nightmare interviews. These come in all shapes and sizes. Maybe your interviewer grills you for hours and hours or expects you to sit through five or six rounds of interviews with team…