Common Excuses Successful People Don’t Use

September 27, 2021
Posted in Career Best Practices

“You can have excuses, or you can have success; you can’t have both.” –Jen Sincero, #1 NYT bestselling author, success coach, and motivational cattle prod…

What Interview Questions Uncover a “Can Do” Attitude?

September 1, 2021
Posted in Human Resources

As extended unemployment benefits continue to wane and people begin re-entering the workforce, employers may discover that finding top talent is like finding a needle…

Your 2021 Career To-Do List

December 7, 2020
Posted in Career Best Practices

Ready to put 2020 in your rearview mirror? Most of us are eager to move on from a year that has been filled with challenges…

Top Ways to Optimize Your Social Media Today

March 11, 2020
Posted in Career Best Practices

Want recruiters to come to you? Share your story on social media – your “career story,” that is. As we mentioned in this earlier post,…

Get Your Resume into Shape

November 30, 2017
Posted in Career Best Practices

Whether you’re aiming to land your first job, find a better job or just get back to work, one thing is certain: You need to…

You’re Spooking Hiring Managers with These 5 Resume Mistakes

October 10, 2017
Posted in Career Best Practices

Is your resume more “trick” than “treat”? If it’s full of errors, too long or generic, a hiring manager probably won’t give it a second…

Using the Right Subject Line in a Follow-up Email

July 25, 2013
Posted in Career Best Practices

Sitting at your keyboard, ready to draft that all-important follow-up email? Struggling to find just the right words? Wondering if you should you…

Top 5 Résumé Mistakes

August 7, 2012
Posted in Career Best Practices

Most job seekers understand that a résumé should be free from typos and be two pages in length, max. Beyond these basics, however, what should…

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