While not a fan of any suggestion that starts with “you need”, we think that this article cuts to the chase as it addresses focusing on transformation versus addressing daily tasks. You Need to Practice Being Your Future Self by Peter Bregman I was coaching Sanjay,* a leader in a technology firm who felt stuck […]
Even though resume readers do not spend a lot of time looking over your resume, you don’t have to squeeze it all on one page: Is the One-Page Resume Dead? by Alison Green An awful lot of people have internalized the old rule that your resume should be only one page and go through incredible […]
We keep reading about the use of keywords in your resume and your LinkedIn profile to illustrate your brand. Where can you find appropriate keywords? Joshua Waldman has some suggestions below: Top 5 Sources for Finding Keywords for Your Social Media Profile by Joshua Waldman I previously wrote about the death of the verb and […]
Being in a job search is tough. In fact, it can be downright miserable. Here are some strategies that may help you. How to Overcome Job-Search Misery by Laura McMullen Escape the cycle of being sad because you can’t get a job, and then not getting a job because you’re too sad. Say you’re a […]
Owen’s Chief Recruiting Officer, Tami Fassinger, offers her thoughts on cover letters. She gives some great tips in her blog post: Are You Covered By Your Cover Letter? By Tami Fassinger I just read an article from Bloomberg that claimed just 18 percent of employers care about cover letters. Well I’ve received literally thousands of […]
In this article, Colin St. John interviews Donna Serdula, the author of LinkedIn Makeover. Donna gives some high-level tips on using LinkedIn and answers the question of whether you need to purchase a premium account. How to Navigate the Professional Etiquette of LinkedIn Connections by Colin St. John I admit, I use LinkedIn. Well, sort […]
Owen recently hosted author and job-search expert, Steve Dalton, to present his practical and streamlined job search approach called the 2-Hour Job Search. In this article, Steve talks about using technology to help you with your job search. If You Wouldn’t Eat Cereal with a Fork, Why Would You Use Social Media for a Job […]
We really like Jimmy Fallon because he makes us laugh. Enjoy these mock “interviews” with Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump: Jimmy Fallon Interviews Hilary Clinton Donald Trump Interviews Donald Trump
These are the Biggest Mistakes People Make During Interviews by Lydia Dishman Body language faux pas derailed candidates’ chances of getting the job as much as what the person said. According to a new poll, half of employers say they can size up a candidate within the first five minutes of an interview and determine […]
The author of Emotional Intelligence 2.0, Travis Bradberry writes about expectations and how they shape our reality. Unrealistic Expectations That Do You Harm by Travis Bradberry Your expectations, more than anything else in life, determine your reality. When it comes to achieving your goals, if you don’t believe you’ll succeed, you won’t. Research from LSU […]