What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?
Well-meaning parents and teachers ask children the “what do you want to be when you grow up” question. Depending on the age of the child, the answer is likely the “usual” (doctor, nurse, farmer, singer, superhero, cowboy, lawyer, fireman, batman, or whatever their mommy/daddy does). In my experience, few become what they say. I have never heard a READ MORE–>
Before Applying, Clean Up Your Social Accounts
Times have changed. The introduction of social media, chatroom, subreddits, etc have resulted in a huge chunk of our lives displayed online (publicly or through usernames). Though convenient to find a trending place to eat, communicating with friends and family, or shopping from the convenience of your home, it can also be problematic when it comes time to READ MORE–>
Resume Tips – Focus on Needs of Buyer
Let’s assume at the start that your resume should be a chronological series of events; although it is really part of the overall marketing package you are using to sell yourself to a prospective buyer (employer). At a minimum, your marketing package will include a resume and cover letter. Thus, the first few lines of your resume are READ MORE–>
Resume Tips – 10 Things to Remove
Writing your resume/CV for the first time? Updating a long-unused existing one? Maybe you’re trying to spice it up to stand out from the crowd.
You know your resume/CV is usually the first impression you make on a potential employer or recruiter. This is your chance to show off what you can do, to convince the reader that you’re READ MORE–>
Which is Better a LinkedIn Profile or a Resume
Both your resume and LinkedIn profile can affect the success of your career search. Just as a poorly written resume misrepresents your skillset and abilities, a well-defined LinkedIn profile enhances your professional online presence. Thus, defining your career online while connecting with colleagues, companies, recruiters, and other professionals is key to selling yourself to a prospective employer. Right READ MORE–>
Are Baby Boomers Taking Important Information with Them When They Retire
Many companies have a large percentage of their workforce retiring or about to retire. Some of these employees have been with these organizations for many years and have built up a wealth of knowledge over time. Baby boomers have insight to what has been tried before and what worked and what didn’t. Will this information be READ MORE–>