That cursor won’t stop blinking on the blank white screen. Everyone, and we mean everyone, dislikes writing cover letters. This article has a template that may make writing that cover letter a bit easier. The Perfect Cover Letter Template to Show Off Your Skills By Lily Zhang When it comes to writing a cover letter, […]
What makes someone a good boss? Assess your boss or yourself by reading this article. How to Tell if You Have a Good Boss By Alison Green It’s performance evaluation time in lots of workplaces this month, and you might be preparing for a meeting with your boss to talk about how well you’re performing. […]
As the new year rolls in, we often think about the goals we wish to accomplish. What about taking small steps toward your goals over the course of the year? The 1% Rule That’ll Make Reaching Big Goals Feel Easy by Alyse Kalish It’d be pretty nice if you could snap your fingers and get […]
We are often asked by job seekers whether they should craft and send a cover letter. Even after reading this article, we still can’t say for sure. The Cover Letter Refuses to Die by Rebecca Greenfield Some hiring managers love ’em, others ignore ’em. Depending on whom you ask, the cover letter is either an […]
This is a great checklist of things that all of us (employed and unemployed) should do every so often. 8 Things to Do Now In Case You Lose Your Job by Lisa Rangel | September 28, 2016 What if you walked into work tomorrow morning and your boss told you that you were fired, your position eliminated, […]
One of the most-often asked questions is, “how do I follow-up after I have interviewed with a company?” Here are some things to think about before you leave the interview. 8 Tips for Effective Interview Follow-Up by Lisa Rangel | August 31, 2016 Imagine you finally get your resume into the right hands. Then, you […]
Harvey Deutschendorf is an emotional intelligence expert and suggests that Emotional Intelligence is the key skill to develop. How emotionally intelligent are you? Take the EI Quiz at theotherkindofsmart.com 7 Reasons Why Emotional Intelligence Is One Of The Fastest-Growing Job Skills by Harvey Deutschendorf According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report, emotional […]
What are you waiting for? Here’s how to lead no matter what your position. Don’t Wait to Be Asked: Lead A roadmap for increasing your influence at work. Based on insights from Harry M. Kraemer Ask people what they would change about their organizations, and you are likely to get an earful. The company website is […]
A few weeks ago, we pointed out how to deal with a lengthy job search. Here are some pointers on how not to lengthen your job search. 10 Things That Will Lengthen Your Job Search & How to Overcome Them by Anne Marie Ditta Graduation is an exciting time for graduates, friends, and family. The […]
We often don’t think about the first impression that we make on others. It goes beyond appearance. In fact, your non-verbal cues are interpreted by others in seconds. Why Your First Impression is So Powerful First impressions throughout life are crucial. Sometimes you don’t get a second chance! A first impression can be what you […]