It’s become increasingly difficult for job applicants to rise above the noise of today’s digital talent pool. On average, we receive hundreds of resumes per week and only thirteen percent land an interview with a recruiter therefore, job applicants need to think about what will make them stand out. The first, and easiest way to stand out… Continue reading 3 Questions Every Resume Should Answer
Month: July 2018
You Can Learn a Lot About Leadership From People Much Younger Than You Would Think
It never ceases to amaze me what children say. Their thoughts are unfiltered, candid and brutally honest, unlike the corporate cultures of many companies today. However, there’s utility in thinking about adolescent behavior and the leadership implications we can gain from it. Kids don’t worry about social status when they work together, for example. Instead, they shut up,… Continue reading You Can Learn a Lot About Leadership From People Much Younger Than You Would Think
6 Tips for Managing Presentation Butterflies
If you are like most people, then public speaking or presenting is one of your major fears. But take a second to think about this: Unless you are talking only to yourself, you are doing what is known as public speaking. You may not have to speak to hundreds at one time, but in your everyday… Continue reading 6 Tips for Managing Presentation Butterflies
Why You Need a Social Media Strategy — and 6 Steps to Get Started
Social media can be your best friend if you know how to use it, but it can also be overwhelming if you don’t. I have to admit that I’m not a digital native, and having so many channels to choose from scares me a bit. However, I think the best way to learn which channels… Continue reading Why You Need a Social Media Strategy — and 6 Steps to Get Started
4 Steps Women Should Take When Considering a Career Transition
“I leave at 7 a.m. and get home at 7 p.m. to see my children for 30 minutes a day.” “My partner is taking a job across the country and I am terrified about starting over.” “I don’t see a current ladder to success that I am excited to climb.” “I want to work and… Continue reading 4 Steps Women Should Take When Considering a Career Transition
Is Social Media Becoming Too Toxic?
The past month has seen celebrities wage war on ordinary people who dare stand up to them on social media, wielding their massive armies of followers like digital weapons of destruction. It has seen a growing number of journalists saying they plan to call it quits from Twitter as toxicity rises to a level even they can no longer stand amid… Continue reading Is Social Media Becoming Too Toxic?
The 4 Keys to Asking Better Questions
Everyone asks for the keys to success, but few realize one of them is in the question itself. According to research conducted by Harvard Business School, the majority of us don’t ask enough questions, and consequently miss opportunities to learn something new, form strong relationships and excel in our careers. Little do entrepreneurs know, questions are… Continue reading The 4 Keys to Asking Better Questions
4 Ways to Maintain Concentration in Mentally Exhausting Jobs
Some jobs are sprints, others are marathons. There are lots of roles, such as those in retail, hospitality and logistics, where you are likely to be bouncing between quiet, calm periods and busy, highly demanding periods several times in the same day. Others, such as marketing, copywriting and many office-based roles, are slow burning but… Continue reading 4 Ways to Maintain Concentration in Mentally Exhausting Jobs
Boosting Your Social Media Game
It’s now widely understood that all customer-centric businesses must have some kind of presence on social media. Even small, independent businesses are turning to platforms like Facebook to keep their customer base informed and engaged. While the fundamental merits of social media (such as maintaining an informational presence on at least one channel, posting regularly… Continue reading Boosting Your Social Media Game
How to Be Authentic in an Interview
One of the most common questions I am asked by candidates who are seeking interview coaching is about how they can show their true self in what seems like an unnatural setting — the job interview. Oftentimes candidates feel pressured to “put on a show” and manufacture the perfect answers, trying to predict what the interviewer wants to… Continue reading How to Be Authentic in an Interview