Best Cities in the World for Career Growth
New Year is coming and it is a great time to start new beginnings. Maybe you have been thinking of starting a new career or starting a new chapter in life. Then, this article is for you. PwC ranked some of the world’s largest cities for opportunities. It uses 10 categories including intellectual capital and …
Important Meetings Behind Closed Doors About You
Here’s a sampling of some devastating comments I’ve heard in headhunters’ meetings – comments that broke the chances of particular candidates.
· “Alan’s not an A player.”
· “The reference said Allie is an operator but has no vision.”
· “The company Anne is with doesn’t have a reputation for being well managed.”
· “Keith’s …
Instagram Advertising for Personal Brands
Having a well-planned sales strategy is an important part of building your personal brand online. Leveraging your advertising dollars to their fullest potential is also important for word-of-mouth and visibility.
Instagram is one of the top performing networks today that attracts a large audience, which makes this a must-use tool for brands. Posting eye-catching images …
The Organized Personal Brand
Organization. It’s the one thing so many of us let go when times get busy. From unkempt desks to computers cluttered with files from projects no one remembers anymore, it’s no wonder that entrepreneurs are forever stereotyped as flying by the seat of their pants. Yet, in a world where technology is taking on more …
Best Interview Tips
Congratulations! You and just a few others have been selected from among many, many applicants to be called in for the second part of a selection process known as the interview. The process is tortuous because all of those selected are outstanding applicants who, potentially, could do the job well. So, what should you do …
Are You Connecting Personally?
One of the more important strategies in life is to match personally as well as professionally. This becomes the key differentiator for building business. For even better results, try putting yourself in the mindset of the other person.
Strive to understand all of the motivating factors for being granted the client meeting. Ask for the …
How to Protect Your Business From Data Leakage
Data leaks happen, and sometimes, no matter what you do, they are inevitable. That said, you should always do what you can to protect and secure your interests and, more importantly, your sensitive and personal information. When it comes to managing a business, you have the sensitive data of your customers, clients and employees to …
The New TLC: Trustworthy, Likable, and Charismatic!
Get ready for a shock to your ego. You may be the most reliable, congenial and caring individual – but it don’t mean a thing if you don’t have that zing! By zing, I mean that magnetic power some people have to light up a room with their personality. Charisma.
For a long time, we’ve …
How to Stay Productive During Holidays
Holidays are the greatest time of the year. However, they are also productivity killers since you have to juggle with work, parties, shopping, travel plans, finances, taxes and many more. With so many things on your plate, there is a good chance that you will lose focus in the office. Below are some productivity tips …
Sleep On the Offer — Not The Job!
Compensation negotiations are expected and are your responsibility. In a poll of a thousand human resource professionals, the Society for Human Resources Managers found the following:
· Ninety-two percent said salaries are generally negotiable.
· Eighty-two percent admitted that the first salary offer they make is just a starting point.
· Seventy percent of HR …