#JobSearch : You’ve Been Using LinkedIn Wrong—5 Features You Should Be Using. Advice #1: Never use LinkedIn Only When you Need a Job.
Begin today to craft your personal brand here, one that will leave a legacy beyond your job.
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#JobSearch : The Best Resume Formats For Candidates In 2023. Template Most Commonly Advocated for and Most Favored by Employers. What Format do You Use?
Not all resume formats are created equal, so it’s important that you identify early on, which layout you are going to use to present your experience, qualifications, and skills in the best possible light.
#YourCareer : Supporting Your Team Through A Layoff. Laying Off EImployees can be a Stressful Experience for Everyone Involved–Even the Survivors. GReat REad!
I remember the day I first experienced a layoff. My boss had me release a guy who had six kids. Then she called me into her office and laid me off. Certainly not my best day.
#JobSearch : How To Build Your Resilience When You Are Facing Rejection. When you Put Yourself in the Job Market, You WILL get Rejections.
Prepare yourself for the inevitable, cultivate your own resiliency and reduce your vulnerability to the roller-coaster of putting yourself out there.
#BestofFSCBlog : LinkedIn Profile Do’s And Don’ts. First Impressions Matter a Lot, Especially on LinkedIn. A MUst REad!
Did you Know? The headline section is the most searched part of LinkedIn.
#YourCareer : Should You Accept A Job With A High-Status Company (Fortune 500) Or The Firm That Pays More Money? What say You?
It’s essential to consider all the factors, not just the brand name or compensation.
#JobInterview : How Small Talk Helps You Succeed In A Job Interview And Your Career. Did it Help you During your Interview? How?
The ability to engage in small talk is a superpower for succeeding in a job interview and advancing your career growth.
#YourCareer : How To Disagree With Your Boss. Here’s How to Disagree with your Boss in a Productive Way. BUT, How do You Do It?
#7 – Go, then let go: Make your best case but recognize that, in the end, somebody has to decide. And if that’s not you, live to fight another day.
#JobInterview : How To Answer ‘Do You Have Any Questions For Me?’ In A Job Interview. Got Interview? MUst REAd First!
The challenge is that most candidates worry so much about what to ask that they can’t focus on the actual discussion happening right before them.
#JobSearch : Confidence Taking A Hit? 5 Signs It’s Not You, It’s Your Job Search. Great Check List. Which Area(s) Do You Fall Into?
it’s tempting to judge yourself or criticize your personal shortcomings when your job search isn’t going the way you hoped.