The Do’s and Don’ts of Recruiter Communication
Many job seekers discuss networking as being a critical component to a successful job search. While the majority recognize the importance of building the right relationships, few know how to establish a rapport with a key group…headhunters.
The ability to form on-going relationships with influential recruiters can prove more critical to your career success than …
Don’t Talk About The PRC at Work
There are (at least) three things you don’t talk about at work.
Or shouldn’t talk about at work.
Sure, there are exceptions. I will discuss a few examples below.
But generally these are three of things you should not be talking about at work.
Why not?
Talking about The PRC cannot lead anywhere good. Talking …
The Job Offer Negotiation
It takes three steps to get a great job. First, you need a good enough résumé and LinkedIn profile to be fished out from an ocean of candidates. Otherwise, you are invisible and irrelevant! Second, you need to beat your competition in the contest called interviewing. After all, there’s only one job, and applicants not …
Perseverance IS the Key to Success
Perseverance is the key to success in any endeavor. Particularly when things do not play out as anticipated, we need to be vigilant and try again. There are a number of ways to lighten the burden and increase the odds for being successful.
Perseverance ~ Try, Learn from Poor Outcomes, Try Again
Today, there are …
What to Do If Your Business Has a Fire
Although many of us go through great efforts to fireproof our home, we rarely bring this outlook into the workplace. While there’s no replacement for a little bit of forethought and diligence, a fire at your place of business doesn’t have to mean the end of your company altogether. In fact, approximately 60 percent of …
Is Freelancing the Right Career for You?
Freelancing and being your own boss might be the dream come true for many. However, being a freelancer requires some personal traits and sacrifices and unfortunately, it is not for everyone. Some people notice, after they start freelancing, that they are not as productive as their 9 to 5 jobs. Therefore, you should think twice …
Recognizing the Power of Regramming in Relationship Building
Unlike Twitter where snappy witticisms and continual tweets are the key to staying on top, Instagram is a bit different. Sure, there are words that can be used to enhance the photos you post, but the medium itself revolves solely around how enticing your images are. They don’t have to be unique per se, but …
5 Elevator Pitches That Pique the Curiosity
You’re at that pivotal point in your entrepreneurial journey. It’s time to secure an investor. You’re ready to take the next step, and want to partner with a business minded person who understands your specific needs. You managed to peak the interest of several big name money makers, and it’s time to move on to …
Your Good Attitude is Everything
If you “sing” at work, it shows in person and online. When you look, think, and act with deep cheerfulness, you:
• Lighten yours and others’ burdens
• Increase your physical, mental, and emotional energy • Have a better chance of fighting off a cold
• Make experiences delightful
• Have more fun than pessimists
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The Interview Is Not a Chat But Trust Building
Even if you’re told the interview is just an informal chat, don’t believe it. The interview is a business transaction whereby both parties are exploring the opportunity to initiate a work relationship. But if you stop and think about what is at the core of that potential future work relationship, the logical answer is mutual …