It’s okay – not everyone finds passion in their work – at least that’s what Jillian Stacia says in her article below. Just So You Know, You Don’t Have to be Passionate About Your Job by Jillian Stacia There’s this rumor going around that we’re supposed to love our jobs, and we’re supposed to “follow […]
Try changing your mindset when you are networking: How to be a Fearless Networker by Val Matta You’re standing face-to-face with a professional in your industry who can help you advance your career. This is your chance to wow this person with a strong handshake, bright smile and direct eye contact, followed by a witty […]
Becoming a leader takes repeated and deliberate practice – just like most other skills. How to Use Grit to Gain Leadership Skills by Robin Camarote Too often we think of leadership as something that we’ll do in the future. In doing so, we fail to see the dozens of opportunities that work and life presents […]
You may want to take advantage of the longer slower days of summer and develop some new skills or brush up on others. Here are some ideas: 14 Online Classes You Can Take This Summer To Get Ahead of the Competition by Alyse Kalish OK, maybe you don’t have the summer off like you used […]
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 […]