Ever find yourself going scrolling through your LinkedIn connections and saying, “Why am I connected with this person? We have nothing in common!” Sick of accumulating worthless contacts? Find out how to stop being random with your networking efforts: Start A Bucket List - What companies do…
Want to be more likeable at work? Here are 10 things you can try today. To a large measure, your likeability will lead to success or failure. It often trumps skill levels in surveys of HR people who are asked to name the most important…
Unfortunately, you can’t just wish for a job — you have to work for it. And if the 2013 job seeker version of you has been “searching” without really working at the search, you’ve probably seen very little success. Thankfully, a new year is upon us. With that,…
Your resume is stellar, and you’ve written what has to be the best cover letter ever. You’re ecstatic—but not surprised—when the phone rings and you’re asked to come in for an interview. And while this step of the process is no cake walk, you’ve practiced your…
Looking for a job in the new year? Even if you are just thinking about looking for a job, having a "ready to go" résumé is always a good plan. Here are some things to remember when prepping your 2014 résumé. 1. Know your audience. Think about…
One aspect of preparation that we can’t emphasize enough, and that hardly ever occurs is…writing out answers to potential interview questions in advance! When the vast majority of people prepare for job interviews, they vaguely think…“If I’m asked about _________, I’ll talk about ______________.” However,…
This is good time to assess your job search. What has worked well? What are the brick walls you continue to encounter? It might be that you are doing many things well, and all it will take to boost you to your ultimate goal is a…
If only you had a bigger salary, a nicer boss, a more flexible schedule. Then you’d love your job! In fact, you’d practically bounce into the office on Monday morning and have to drag yourself away from your desk on Friday night. Or so you might think.…
As we look back at 2013, we often realize there were a few things we could have done better. If you were looking for a job this year and went to an interview or two, you might have made a few mistakes like the ones…
The holidays are upon us and we're sifting through party invitations. One major consideration to be aware of is that you never know who else will be in the same room with you sharing in conversation. That person may potentially be your next client or employer. The…