#CareerAdvice : #Downsizing – 4 Ways to Protect Yourself From a #Layoff .
Whether because of mergers, downsizing, or organizational shifts, each year, countless workers inevitably find themselves losing their jobs through no fault of their own. It happens to the most seasoned and dedicated among us, and that’s perhaps the scariest thing about getting laid off — no one is immune. That said, there are certain steps […]
#CareerAdvice : #YourCareer -Why You Should Always Be Looking for Work….Best Advice You will Read!
The new world of work is unstable in ways that previous generations could not have imagined. In fact, the structures have changed so significantly that the landscape is barely recognizable. So the adages that used to make sense — keep your head down, focus on excelling at what you do, work your way up the […]
#BestofFSCBlog : #ResumeWriting – Words to Watch in Professional #Resumes .
In years of resume writing for folks in the commercial world, military transitioning to civilian, or for government services applicants there are certain words and phrases that are unnecessary or redundant. Labels. Commercial resumes do not need labels for information in the point of contact section at the top of the resume. Everyone knows that […]
#CareerAdvice : #YourCareer -The 7 Deadliest #CareerMistakes ..Great REad!
Whether you’re just starting your career or you’re a seasoned professional, we know that mistakes happen. We know the blunders that can potentially damage our careers, like the project that didn’t go as planned or the group email that we sent to people unintentionally. We know we need to fix those problems. Sometimes though, it’s […]
#CareerAdvice : #JobSearch -Eight Ways Job Seekers Can Beat The Bot And Make It To The Second Round Of Interviews. Great REad!
Applicants intending to get past an ATS and past the initial culling of unsuitable résumés need first to understand what an ATS looks for. Additionally, being confident in one’s presentation, job experience and professionalism is an excellent mindset to keep when submitting to a company that utilizes an ATS. To help, eight members of Forbes Human […]
#CareerAdvice : #GotFired – Can You Be #Fired for Joining A Walkout?
When hundreds of Wayfair employees walked off the job June 26 to protest the company’s sale of furniture to a migrant detention center in Texas, they brought politics directly into the workplace. It’s not the first time employees have staged a massive protest, and it certainly won’t be the last. As an employment lawyer, I’ve watched employee […]
#CareerAdvice : #ResumeWriting – How To Write A #Resume That Gets You a #JobInterview .
With the average job receiving 250 applicants, building a standout résumé matters, especially if you have some rocky patches to explain, like job gaps or career shifts. In my time as a career coach, I have been sent hundreds of résumés that are in dire need of help. Like so many people, a recent client, Sarah, […]
#CareerAdvice : #CollegeStudent – Essential Advice For Building Your Dream Career In The Digital Economy. Got Kids? Great One Min Read!
Lauren Maffeo has her finger on the pulse of tech, education, and especially, how to educate people successfully in order to succeed in a tech oriented job market. But she certainly didn’t start out that way. In fact, in college, computer science was her least favorite course. Yet, today, Lauren is an award-winning technology expert, […]
#CareerAdvice : #Networking -5 Types of Connections you Need in your #LinkedInNetwork .
Having a robust professional network can be a game changer when thinking about your career journey. The people in your network can help make future connections, refer you for a job, provide advice, and so much more. But building a thoughtful–and more importantly, actionable–professional network, can seem daunting. Who should you connect with and why? […]
#CareerAdvice : Risk Smart: Taking #YourCareer to the Next Level. “You Miss 100% of the Shots you Don’t Take.” – Wayne Gretzky
The choices we make throughout our careers take us all on quite a journey. When you first enter the workforce, it is a time of excitement and anticipation for what lies ahead. Over time, life takes us on a winding road of twists and turns in which our personal lives can intertwine with our professional […]