If you ask the most successful and admired leaders the secret to their success, you might expect them to answer with a growth hack, a way to game the algorithm, or a shortcut guaranteed to take your business to the next level. But as they’ll likely tell you, their “overnight success” is rarely that. Instead, […]
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Jul
Jul
I believe there are two types of people when it comes to career paths: the ones who are constantly moving toward their goals and the ones who are moving past them. To fit in the first and more appealing category, one might consider developing a personalized career trajectory, which is a great way of mapping […]
07
Jun
Jun
A well-written resume should actually do more than just lay out your work history. “A resume should clearly articulate why you are the perfect fit for a position,” says certified professional resume writer and online profile expert Alana Henry of The Writique. “It should be targeted to the role and the industry, and provide relevant […]
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May
May
People see a lot of job ads when they’re looking for work. If you’re following the best practices suggested by most — if not all — experts, you are looking for the right job. You should not be looking for just any job. Some people may misinterpret that to mean they should look for the […]
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May
May
My mother told me that one of the restaurants in her small Pennsylvania town closed on Mother’s Day due to a lack of workers. Several people from other parts of the U.S. have told me similar stories. I’ve also seen many posts about a labor shortage on social media. Stories about businesses closing due to […]
03
May
May
The way you present yourself is often the first impression you make with a hiring manager, so it is important to make an effort. “When done right, your look isn’t the first thing your prospective employer notices,” says Dena Giannini, the style director for British Vogue. “They just notice that you are polished and possess […]
06
Apr
Apr
Springtime has always been a smart time to seek out a new job. It’s the season of rebirth and hope. There’s a lot to look forward to and after a rough year, we’re about to see a seismic shift in the job market… Last month’s job report showed that nearly one million Americans were hired. […]
01
Mar
Mar
“How many questions should I ask at the end of an interview?” “What questions do I ask?” As a career coach, I’ve worked with hundreds of recent college graduates to prepare for interviews and these two questions always come up. I’m a big believer that the questions you ask should be your questions — and not […]
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Feb
Feb
Remote working is here to stay, but there’s a stumbling block for unwary employees stepping into this brave new world. Working from home leaves you with no externally-imposed structure for a day. No visual cues from fellow office workers about what to do next. And greater liberty can mean it’s easier to get distracted by […]
