Resume Mistakes College Grads Should Avoid Making
Creating a resume that sets you up for success in the job market is more complicated than it seems. Inexperienced job seekers who have no practice writing a resume could easily make many mistakes that will lead to fewer opportunities. Hiring managers won’t explain why a slip-up made you unsuccessful in receiving an interview, so …
Mastering the Art of Networking: A Professional’s Guide
Mastering the art of networking will do more than bring your brand an immediate bump in business. As you network, you’ll develop connections and find mentors who’ve gone before you. The best way to master the art of networking is by embracing the spirit of the endeavor. The goal isn’t just to line your own …
Personal Branding for Resumes: A Simplified Guide
Nowadays, personal branding isn’t just limited to businesses and establishments. Resumes require personal branding now, too — especially since digitalization has become a significant player in most industries. And since almost everyone’s online now, you have to work harder and smarter to establish yourself in a vast sea of competition.
If you’re looking to give …
4 Best Practices To Help Digital Marketers Work From Home
The current pandemic caused severe economic effects. Businesses of all sizes suffered and some had no choice but to declare bankruptcy and close their doors permanently. Or, they had their workers work from home.
Amidst this unfortunate situation, one of the businesses that continues to thrive is digital marketing. And perhaps one of the main …
7 Tips if You Want to Launch a Startup as a Student
If you want to wait until you graduate to launch a startup, there’s a chance someone will enter the market with your idea.
Most startups are initiated by those who have full-time jobs. If you are looking for inspiration, there are plenty of examples around us of students who launched successful startups.
Let us take …
5 Steps to Become a Digital Marketing Freelancer
Launching a new career can be daunting. However, if you’re good with people and words, digital marketing freelancing may be a good option. Small businesses need a tech-savvy marketer who can handle advertising and communication while they focus on their core mission.
Digital marketing includes any advertising that happens online. This includes making social media …
4 Tips to Enhance Your Career in Media
Building a career in the media industry can be satisfying and rewarding. It can also be an enduring option in an age where other areas of the job market are impacted by a lot of uncertainty.
However, this is also an incredibly competitive field. You need to go above and beyond if you want to …
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Moving for a Job
Moving to a new city for a job is a major decision and commitment. Some people decide to relocate for a better opportunity, while others are just looking for a new experience. However, uprooting your life for a job doesn’t always work out like you planned. Before making any kind of decision, you should think …
Being Authentic Takes Practice
Have you ever been part of a talk where, even though the presenter seemed to have their facts and information right, the presentation seemed flat? Or maybe you’ve been that presenter who’s worked so hard on their presentation that you actually overdo it, and end up losing that authentic edge to your work by belaboring …
6 Ways Fear of Feedback is Holding You Back in Your Career
U.S. Congressman Frank A. Clark once said: “Criticism, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish a man’s growth without destroying his roots.” Yet, the reality is that listening to others as they point out our weaknesses is not always easy. In fact, an upcoming evaluation in your career can sometimes feel more like an …