I often meet with recent grads to review their resumes. Usually, they start with some kind of apology about how bad it is. Maybe it’s not THAT bad. But for whatever reason they lack confidence in the piece of paper they’re carrying around intended to convince someone to hire them. The bottom line is if YOU don’t feel good about that piece of paper, no hiring manager will either.
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Young professional: 10 secrets to working with executives
If you’re starting out or in mid-career working on your next promotion, getting visibility with the executive team may be your goal. Knowing how to work with executives is essential if you plan to move up the ranks.
First job? Multi-tasking: The illusion of productivity
To do two things at once is to do neither.— Publilius Syrus Have you fooled yourself into thing doing more than one thing at the same time is helping you be super productive as you begin your career? As a digital native, you may be tempted to transfer your amazing multi-tasking capability into… Continue reading First job? Multi-tasking: The illusion of productivity
Before you take that first job… ask these questions!
You’re ready for your first stint as a young professional and are raring to go. But wait! Before you say “I do” and negotiate start dates, you have a few more questions to ask: How will your new employer onboard you?
5 Career Lessons from The Voice
Are you a fan of the weekly singing competition The Voice? If you are, you may have already noticed a distinct parallel to the way things are in the workplace.
5 ways to overcome a self-confidence crisis
What you believe about yourself, and your ability to do accomplish anything, is wholly within your control. When you’re in a self-confidence slump, take action to get back on track.