Entries by First Sun Team

#CareerAdvice : 3 Things you Need to Do to Be Taken Seriously at #Work … Whether in a #NewJob or just Starting Out with a New Client, If you Feel Like No One is Taking You Seriously, You Should Check that you’re Getting These Three Things Right.

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I have three kids who are all in their twenties. I remember fondly when they were in their teens, though, and each of them at different points would say, “Why don’t you treat me like an adult?” My response to them was that no adult ever needs to be asked to be treated like an […]

#CareerAdvice : #Networking – How to Build (and maintain) an Effective #LinkedIn Network… Wondering whether to accept an invitation? Ask yourself this simple question: Would you feel comfortable making an introduction to this new connection?

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It’s no secret that the right connections can make a huge difference in landing your next job or making a career move. Having a strong LinkedIn network and engaging your connections can be an invaluable resource throughout your career. Think of your network as a garden–it’s important to plant your garden with intention, tend to […]

#CareerAdvice : 7 #SideHustles you Can Start from your Couch…You don’t need an Office, Employees, or Investment Capital to launch a Small Business that could Generate Thousands of Extra Dollars a Year.

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If you’re alive in 2018, you’ve probably heard of the side hustle. These days, it seems like everybody has one. In fact, if you’re a millennial, half of your peers already do. Side hustles allow you to earn extra income, supplement a still-growing business, or get paid for a hobby you enjoy. Many people hesitate to start […]

#Leadership : #Productivity – 9 CEOs Share their Favorite #ProductivityHacks…CEOs Work an Average of 62 hours a Week & Attend 37 #Meetings . Getting the Most Out of Their Hours is Critical.

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We all have the same number of hours in a week, but for some of us the demands on our time are greater. This is true with CEOs. A study published in Harvard Business Review found that each week CEOs work an average of 62.5 hours and attend 37 meetings. Getting the most out of their hours […]

#CareerAdvice : 15 Words and Phrases to Never Include in a #CoverLetter …Take the Expert Advice to Craft the Best Cover Letter Possible. Think: Personable and Professional.

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While many job applications have the word “optional” next to the field that asks for a cover letter, it shouldn’t be overlooked. After all, a cover letter is intended to show you off and captivate a hiring manager, kind of like a movie trailer. It’s meant to tease and entice the recruiter or hiring manager to […]

#CareerAdvice : #CareerChange – Changing Careers? Here’s How to Tap into the Gig Economy during your Transition…Jumping into #FreelanceWork can be a Great Way to Bridge the Gap when you’re #ChangingJobs .

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The term “gig economy” refers to a workforce that’s defined by short-term engagements, temporary contract work, and independent contracting. As such, the gig economy includes freelancers, contractors, side hustlers, and anyone who’s making money on the side or earning full-time income with various short-term projects, rather than a single full-time job. While this may seem like just another new […]

#Leadership : #Recruiting – Think a Job Candidate is Lying? Look Out for These Signs…The Majority of Candidates are Honest. But once in a While, you Find a Bad Actor.

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For most recruiters, taking candidates at face value is second nature. With multiple, urgent roles to fill, tons of resumes to go through, and dozens of interviews to schedule, you don’t always have the time to dig into a candidate’s background as thoroughly as you would like. Most of the time, this isn’t a problem–the majority […]

#CareerAdvice – How to Maintain your Relationships as you Grow your #Network .. #Networking isn’t Just About Meeting People. It’s also about Setting up Systems to Sustain those Connections.

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Building a great network involves more than meeting new people and introducing yourself. Once you get past that networking hurdle, you’ll face the challenges of maintaining and leveraging that network. As it grows, you’ll find it more and more difficult to keep in touch with every individual. As a founder, maintaining a robust network has been critical to […]

#Leadership : The Complicated & Troubled History of the #AnnualPerformanceReview …Companies have Spent Billions of Hours Ranking, Filing, & Giving Workers Feedback. In the End, Does it Really Motivate?

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Yay, it’s time for my annual performance review!” said no worker ever. While the yearly assessment handed down from manager to staffer has become something for both parties to dread (and prompted some companies to abolish it entirely) the approach to appraise workers’ progress has a long history that’s ranged from practical to problematic. There is […]

#CareerAdvice : #ResumeWriting – Think You Know How to Write the Perfect #Resume ? Think Again… Here are 20 of their Essential Resume Dos & Dont’s that could bring you One Step Closer to Taking the Next Big Step in your Career.

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While writing a resume is undoubtedly challenging, there are certain CV faux pas that can be easily avoided to improve your application and chances for landing the job you want. Whether that means omitting third person or submitting two pages, the strongest resume shines a light on your unique skills and experience with succinct clarity. That’s where Philips recruiters come in. […]