Networking and growing your social network can help your chances of being hired, but I hear a few common challenges people have in social settings.
Category: Job and Career Advice
Three Reasons Why Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace is Essential
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace brings value to the company and you as an individual. Many of us first think of gender and race when considering diversity; it extends well beyond that to include national origin, age, culture, faith, disabilities, introvert/extrovert and a whole host of other areas.
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Questions to Ask During Interviews (pt 3 of 3)
Today I wrap up my three-part blog series on questions you may want to ask an employer during your interview.
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Good Questions to Ask During Your Interviews (Part 2 of 3)
Interviewing is an exchange of information. It is not enough to answer employer’s questions; top job candidates come up with good questions of their own. Today we’ll explore more of them in part two of this three-part blog series.
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Questions to Ask During Your Interviews (Pt 1 of 3)
I’m often asked how to answer interview questions; it is just as important to know good questions to ask the employer since interviewing is a back and forth dialogue. Today, in the first of a three-part blog series, I’ll provide some key questions along with why they’re important and what you could hope to learn from their answers.
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Five Tips for Landing Your First Job
Job hunting can be a daunting task for many of us, but if it’s your first time looking for work, it can really present some challenges. Today, let’s explore five tips for landing that first job.
A Quick Behind-the-Scenes View of Recruiting
I’m often asked questions about recruiters and the staffing industry, so I thought I’d take a few minutes to explain some of the various terms associated with them.
Offer Accepted. Now, Another Company Wants to Interview Me!
You’ve accepted a new job. You’re in the idle time before your first day on the job or possibly in your first few weeks of new employment. Then it happens. Another company calls you to set up an interview. What do you do?
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Artificial Intelligence and Your Job Search
With ever-changing technology, it’s nearly impossible to write about its impact on the job search without that information becoming outdated in a matter of months. One part of the technology arena is getting more and more attention: artificial intelligence (AI), has – and will continue to - change how we live our lives and conduct business.
Three Tips for Transitioning from College to the Workplace
If you’re a college student or know one who is, today’s blog is for you. Here are three tips for landing that first job after graduation.
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I’m Active on LinkedIn. Will My Boss Know I’m Looking?”
I teach a weekly LinkedIn class, and I hear all sorts of questions and concerns. Occasionally, currently employed job seeking attendees wonder whether being on LinkedIn will set off any alarms with their employer. Let’s explore that topic today.
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Top 3 Challenges for Veterans Transitioning to the Corporate World
Most job hunters face challenges, particularly when looking to change industries or job functions. Even though the unemployment rate for veterans is below that of the general population, veterans may face different challenges; let’s explore three and some tips for dealing with them.
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