Use Emotional Intelligence to Build Your Career

How can emotional intelligence help you get that next promotion? It’s simple: Unequaled: Tips for Building a Successful Career Through Emotional Intelligence by Derek Loosvelt Jim Runde has worked for Morgan Stanley for 40 years, which makes him the longest-serving investment banker at a single Wall Street institution in history. In 1999, Runde earned fame […]

You Don’t Have to Like It – You Just Have to Do It

Author and Career Coach, Steve Dalton, was at Owen recently to teach students his proven process for job search. Some of the best job search and networking advice can be found in Steve’s book, The 2-Hour Job Search. Want to learn a framework for conducting an informational/networking meeting? As Steve says, you don’t have to […]

So… What Were You Making?

Do you ever dread answering the salary question? Here are some suggestions. How to Answer the Salary History Question Without Answering It by Kirsty Wareing There are several reasons why you might prefer not to provide salary history information during a job application process. Perhaps you’ve been underpaid, and are looking to get a significant […]

Do You Want To Be a Good Boss?

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. […]

Reach Your Goals in 2017

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 […]

Cover Letters: Yes or No?

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 […]

Employed? Do These Things Just in Case…

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, […]

Interview Follow-Up: Should I? When? How?

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 […]

Emotional Intelligence Beats Technical Ability?

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 […]

Increase Your Influence

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 […]