#CareerAdvice : #YourCareer – These are the Career Mistakes you Should Stay Away from This Year. Great & Must REad!
The start of a new calendar year is a good time to reflect on the previous 12 months and devise a plan to improve things going forward. Whether you experienced a few career mishaps last year or progressed as expected, it never hurts to strive to do better. With that in mind, here are a […]
#CareerAdvice : #CareerGoals -How to set (and achieve) Goals Based on your Personality Type.
There are some widely accepted practices that can help you reach your goals this year: Be clear and specific about what you want to achieve and why. Set S.M.A.R.T. goals. Be sure that your goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. Recruit the people and assemble the resources you need to succeed. But there […]
#CareerAdvice : #WorkLife – How to Set Boundaries with your Boss.
Unfortunately, not everyone who steps into a managerial role possesses the skills and insights needed to lead an effective team. Rather, many bosses end up in their role as a result of their technical skill and expertise in a certain domain. When individual contributors step into leadership roles without the required foundational skills, members of their […]
#CareerAdvice : #JobPostings – 17 Great Jobs for English Majors . What are you Going to Do with a Degree in English?
As a former English major myself, I’m no stranger to the anxiety this question provokes. Although an English degree may not directly prepare you for one particular role, the skills you gain from it — excellent written and verbal communication, critical thinking, persuasive reasoning — are transferable to a number of different fields, many of […]
#CareerAdvice : #CareerChange – How to Make a Career Pivot & Get The Job You Deserve
Although it would make life so much easier to have one of those fabled dream jobs you’ve known about your whole life, and eventually move through with joy, most people’s career paths aren’t so linear. “You’d be surprised at how much experience you’ve really accumulated along the way. So don’t beat yourself up over it,” […]
#CareerAdvice : #ResumeWriting – How to Give Your Resume a Makeover for 2019.
Whether you’re a new grad poised to take on your first professional role, or a seasoned pro primed for new challenges, strut your savvy in 2019. Step one is to ensure that the cornerstone of your personal brand, your resumeand LinkedIn profile, reflect your experience, skills and enthusiasm. It can be intimidating to put yourself out there; […]
#CareerAdvice : #StartingYourOwnBusiness – Your 12-Month Guide to Building your ‘Side Hustle’ this Year. Great Read & More!
Side hustles are “in.” Or as author and founder of The Lonely Entrepreneur Michael Dermer argues, the gig economy is so prevalent, traditional 9 to 5 jobs are done on the side–instead of the other way around. His assessment is backed by facts, since LinkedIn data found 71% of employees report having a hustle for additional income, […]
#CareerAdvice : #JobSearch – This is How you’ll Look for a Job in 2019. Must Read!
When you couple the fact that unemployment is at a low 3.7%, and the number of U.S. companies wanting to hire fresh talent is at a 12-year high, it’s a job seekers’ market. ManpowerGroup’s Employment Outlook Survey found that more than 12,500 U.S. employers report double-digit job forecasts across and all 13 industry sectors including transportation, hospitality, […]
#CareerAdvice : #YourCareer – Take these Steps to Grow your Career in the New Year! Great Three(3) Min Read!
Knowing the right company that fits your culture, passion, and industry is the first step. But once you find the right company, how do you work your way up? Here are 5 tips on how to cultivate your career. BUILD A SOLID NETWORK Relationships are an essential part of your personal and professional life. Whether […]
#CareerAdvice : #ResumeWriting – How to Future-Proof your Resume for 2019 and Beyond ! Whether Employed or Not, Updating your Resume is a Must each Year!
We’re almost at the end of another year, which means that it’s an excellent opportunity to reflect on our achievements and set goals for the year ahead. If, like many people, you’re hoping to enhance your job prospects in 2019, then strengthening your resume should be at the top of your New Year’s resolutions list. […]