Many people gloss over the importance of recommendations on LinkedIn as a key component of building a solid profile and attracting hiring managers’ attention. Asking for endorsements of your work can be a challenging process, and awkward at times. Fortunately, LinkedIn’s functionality lessens the difficulty and turns it into a streamlined method for leveraging your […]
While a full-time job may be the target of your job search, freelance and consulting work can offer a great way to get a foot in the door, build your resume, or navigate a career transition. Self-employment comes in many forms, whether you’re working on retainer or onsite for a single client, dividing your hours […]
Most job descriptions are peppered with all the skill sets and experience requirements that make up HR’s fantasy candidate. You know that one – the graphic designer with award-winning web design skills who can also code every programming language known to man. Oh, and did I mention that he’s also an incredible negotiator who can […]
There are multiple ways to approach your job search, and they don’t necessarily have to start with a clearly defined job description. Job seekers often tell me that their biggest challenges are around establishing their starting point and strategy – What am I looking for, and how do I find it? While everyone’s career goals […]
I take a big interest in small business and entrepreneurship. I thrive on understanding what breeds the entrepreneurial bug in people, what pushes them to make the transition from employee to entrepreneur and how the actions we take early-onset some people up for success, and others for, well, not the success. It’s so heavily about […]
Us career gurus often tell you to veer away from those “overly common” skills that everyone puts on their resume: creativity good communication skills team player independent thinker goal-oriented …and the list goes on. Here’s the thing. Nobody ever gets hired because their resume states that they’re “creative”. The ironic thing about that is that […]
What is Digital Literacy? Digital Literacy refers to a person’s ability to identify, evaluate, and compose clear information and messaging across online platforms. These include internet applications, software, search tools, and even smartphones. In today’s digitally-driven job market, understanding how to effectively utilize digital technology has become a critical skill in nearly all industries and […]
Q: How long should I wait to follow up with a potential employer after a job interview? A: You’ve just aced the interview. Whether a phone conversation or an in-person meeting, your immediate priority should be to follow up on a job interview with a thank you letter to the interviewer(s) thanking them for their time, […]
The holiday season can be a challenging time for job seekers. Hiring often slows during these last 5 weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, as many staffers cash in on their remaining vacation days, hiring budgets hit their max, and companies determine what their workforce will look like in 2020. This can also be positive […]
I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to a few days off. I come from a very large Italian-American family, and the holidays (Thanksgiving included) are always a big deal, and a big meal. One of the things that have always been important to me in this business is retaining the ability to […]
