Did you know there's one thing you could do right now that would give you a leg up over 93% of the professionals you're competing with for jobs, promotions, and opportunities? That little thing you're wondering about is a personal website. Forbes reported, "56% of all hiring managers are more impressed by a candidate’s personal...
I am not a trendy person. I was late to the game on contact lenses, skinny jeans, and Birkenstocks. I still can't figure out how to flat-iron my hair, and I have been wearing earrings from the 80's since the 80's. But when it comes to the internet and most things Geek, I tend to...
You apply to job listings and don't get an interview. You call on hopeful leads, but they vanish. You're working hard, but you can't seem to find the door to your bright future. Those statements are paraphrased from David Bradford's book, Up Your Game: 6 Timeless Principles for Networking Your Way To The Top. If you...
I would love to work for LinkedIn. The company has a great product, treats its employees well, and both reviews and surveys indicate the company has a good culture. Not to mention the commute from my home to their headquarters would be about three minutes. I sent my resume and cover letter to apply for...
When landing a job interview takes so much effort, you want to make the most of it. And while your social media activities might not prevent you from getting an interview, they could make your interview more challenging. What can you do to ensure an easy, low-risk interview? Well, you'd post nothing. Ever. But that's...
You spend the majority of your waking hours at work. So you want to feel good about your job on some level. Maybe you enjoy the tasks you perform, or really like the people you work with. You might even feel like you're making a contribution to the world every day. But there may come a...
What’s at your neighborhood gym? Treadmills, free weights, Zumba classes. And Trainers who provide guidance on nutrition, fitness, and….careers? Career Advice In Spin Class You betcha. Meet Tom, my spin instructor. And while he may not intend to provide career advice, I recently realized that the verbal boosts Tom uses to kick his spin classes into high gear...
