Imtimidatded by networking? You don’t have to be!
Networking doesn’t have to be intimidating. Watch here for quick tips! (Subtitled version available here.)
DetailsThe Networking Gap
A few years ago, the journal Public Relations published an article that highlights how men are better at building strategic networks, which in turn lead to better access to promotions. This wasn’t exactly a scientifically researched project, being based on only a few women’s self-reports, and in Germany, but it merits some discussion nonetheless. In…
DetailsHow to organize your resume
Confused about the order of the contents of your resume? You aren’t alone! Here are some tips to give you a solid story that employers can follow.
How Long Should Your Resume Be?
Here’s a topic worth revisiting: You have probably been told that your resume needs to be a mere one page in length. That’s been the conventional wisdom since I’ve been a career professional. The traditional thinking has been that overworked hiring managers will get frustrated with too much content, seeing a lot of it as…
DetailsVideo resumes?!?!
Should you make s video resume? What the heck goes in a video resume? More tips here!
DetailsYour Management Style
If you’re looking to move up in your career, one of the questions you’ll get is what your management style is. And if you’ve never managed people, you may not even know! The first thing I always tell people is to remember that control is not leadership. I once got called to the carpet…
DetailsHow to Handle Rejection
It stinks to get a “thanks but no thanks” response after you’ve poured your heart and soul into a job. And it’s very easy to that that sort of thing personally. But please try not to. I know it feels like a rejection, but the truth is probably much more complicated than that. …
DetailsUn-Ghost Yourself!
You’ve had a great conversation with a recruiter or employer, but then you hear nothing. What can you do? How often should you reach back out to them? Watch here for tips!
Ghosted by an employer?
Have you ever been ghosted by a workplace? It’s a terrible feeling! You have a nice conversation with an employer or a recruiter and you’re feeling good. You’re excited about the possibility of a job—sometimes you’ve even gotten an offer. And then… silence. What the heck? The truth is, this happens all too…
DetailsWeird interview questions
Have you ever gotten a weird interview question? If you were a pizza delivery driver, how would you use a pair of child safety scissors? What’s the last gift you gave someone? If you could be a superhero, what would your superpower be? If you were an animal, what would you be and why? …
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