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Effective communication is key, whether in an interview, a team meeting, a large presentation, or a networking event. No matter where you are or who you are with, here are some valuable tips that can improve your speaking technique. Consider Your Audience: Before you speak, always consider your audience. Are you at a professional networking… Read more »
Is it time to revamp your resume? How do you decide what to cut and to keep? Have you ever spent the day applying for jobs and submitting your resume only to receive NO RESPONSE from recruiters? Let’s assume you’re qualified for the jobs, so what’s the deal? Perhaps it’s time to review your resume… Read more »
Most employees view asking for a raise as scary. But! It doesn’t have to be. With proper timing and clear communication, asking for a raise can be energizing. Let’s talk strategy! So, you know you work hard at your job, and it’s time to ask for an increase in your pay, but when is… Read more »
Goal setting sounds easy enough. You point toward your dreams and say, “that’s where I’m headed,” and you’re on your way, right? It’s a good start, but you have just activated a vision, not a goal. Your vision for your career is the overarching picture or idea of what you’d like to have happen. Your… Read more »
March Madness is an exciting time of year! You’ve filled out your brackets, and your favorite team has never had such a good first round match-up. You’ll do whatever it takes to watch the big game. But it’s not so exciting if you’re a manager or a supervisor. You have goals to reach and quotas… Read more »
Finding a new job that you love is no easy task. It’s nerve-racking, tedious, and stressful! It can be a really overwhelming process, but if you have the right mindset and strategy, it’ll pay off with a truly rewarding job. Working with a staffing company can help you create your own luck so you better… Read more »
A long commute is not uncommon—some workers travel more than an hour each way to work, either on trains, buses or in cars. Despite how common they are, these long commutes can be damaging to your health. They’re stressful, reduce your sleep, increase your snacking, and limit your free time. It’s worth trying to keep… Read more »
Hiring might be one of the most challenging tasks an employer has. It’s a delicate balance of finding the most talented candidates who will fit into your company culture and making the right offer. And if you don’t treat those candidates the right way, updating them throughout the process you risk losing them to a… Read more »
It doesn’t matter who you are, job interviews are intense! Even if you’re extroverted and totally at ease with new people, the stress of having a possible job on the line takes the anxiety up a notch. Here are eight steps to prepare for your next job interview. Do some research Reread the job post…. Read more »
So you need a new job! And you’ve taken all the right steps—you updated your resume, cleaned up your social media profiles, drafted a cover letter, alerted your network, and …now what? You’ve forgotten one important step. And it could be this step that’s the difference between finding the job of your dreams and settling… Read more »