How To Make Firing Someone Less Difficult
There are those things everyone dreads – taking a test you haven’t studied enough for, talking to overly opinionated (or just strange) relatives at holidays, taxes and of course at the top of the list – firing someone. I can’t help you with your family, tax liability or most things hiding in your anxiety closet, but […]
Don’t Avoid Difficult Conversations – Make Them Easier To Have
Life can be full of difficult or awkward conversations. Unless you become a cave-dwelling hermit, there’s no way to avoid them! In business awkward or difficult takes on a whole other meaning. It is more difficult to tell someone they are hard to work with or not putting in enough effort than it is to discuss politics at Thanksgiving with your weird […]
5 Ways To Use Social Media For Career Development
Social media is prevalent in just about every aspect of our daily lives. We use it to keep in contact with family and friends, share media, follow public figures and companies and of course to watch cat videos. Few people think about using Social Media as a tool in their career progression arsenal, but you […]
5 Essentials To Include On Your Resume
The point of a resume is to get to an interview. You have 1-2 pages to make enough of an impact that the hiring manager will decide to take the time to interview you. That isn’t much real estate to demonstrate why your background is a match. So, you have to create a strong connection between your […]
5 More Things You Should Put On Your Resume
Building a great resume isn’t difficult if you know exactly what to include. We’ve previously talked about many different aspects you should include in your resume. Here are a few more things you should consider adding to ensure your resume shows you in the best light. One thing to consider first – your resume should at […]
7 Ways To Amp Up Your LinkedIn Profile
7 Ways To Amp Up Your LinkedIn Profile Use A High-Quality Profile Picture LinkedIn is a website used by professionals to connect with leaders in their industries. It is a Social Media site, but not the one you should use to post pictures of vacations or socializing. Upload a professional and recognizable picture of yourself. […]
7 Ways To Get More Value From LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a great tool for networking and growing connections for your career. There are thousands of building product industry connections currently on LinkedIn. You can use LinkedIn to get help with issues, find customers and even help position you for your next career move. Are you using LinkedIn to your greatest advantage? Are you getting […]
Pay Attention To Little Details On Your Resume
Your resume is the chance for you to put your best foot forward. It is a physical or digital representation of your career, skills, and expertise. You need to make sure you pay attention to all the little details so your resume doesn’t get tossed on the NO pile due to a spelling or grammar […]
Build A Power Resume
Constructing a powerful resume is an important part of furthering your career and landing a new job. The main thing to keep in mind is your resume is your calling card and should be written with hiring managers in mind. Your goal is to grab their attention so you score an interview. Use the following tips […]
How To Choose The Best Resume Format For Your Experience
Resumes have a pretty specific job – to sell your experience and skills to prospective employers. Along the way, they hopefully answer some basic questions about your past and wow with a few statistics. If you read a lot of resumes, you know they start to blend together. And depending on how they are arranged, […]