It’s a new year and hope springs eternal. Hope for health, happiness, and perhaps a new job. Finding that new job, however, can be a daunting task. But nail down the fundamentals of a good job search and your pursuit will be easier and more productive. 1. Resume The foundation of any job search is […]
There is a big difference between your job and your career. Succeeding at your job can be as simple as showing up on time, doing what’s asked of you, and being friendly to your co-workers. But when it comes to your career, it takes much more. Below are 11 career killers to watch out for. […]
Thirty years ago we used cassette tapes, pay phones, giant camcorders, paper resumes, VCRs, and we watched ALF. All of these things were an important part of daily life in the 1980’s. Only one is still around thirty years later. And unfortunately, it’s not ALF. The standard paper resume doesn’t work in a digital world. […]
Salary is usually the most sensitive aspect of entertaining a new job offer. Through the entire interview process, one of the main things anyone wants to know is “how much does the job pay?” But everything you read regarding finding a new job says to never discuss salary, and if you do, don’t be the […]
Having a great idea at work can be exciting. Getting your idea shot down because you didn’t present it properly can be demoralizing. If only you would have said “this,” or been prepared to answer “that.” Having an idea is only the beginning, getting it implemented is more of a challenge. Here are 7 steps […]
Every day brings a new story about the “severe IT personnel shortage” and the “war for IT talent.” Those of us on the front lines can attest that, while a little hyperbole is at work in the headlines, the stories are mostly quite true. It is no longer a buyer’s market in the IT industry. […]
You’ve heard it said that content is king. And that may be true in most situations. But when it comes to resumes, formatting and layout are just as important. According to a recent study by TheLadders.com, recruiters spend an average of 6 seconds looking over a resume. And during those 6 seconds they make a […]
We all spend a good number of our waking hours at work. And many of those hours are spent interacting with coworkers. So how do you make the most of those interactions? Here are 12 keys to being a great coworker: 1. Always converse with honesty and integrity It can be tempting to join the [...]
The last few years have been one of the worst economic periods in decades. There have been mass layoffs, unemployment hit 10%, record number of homes were foreclosed on, and the stock market tanked. Pretty much any economic indicator you looked at had bad news to report. But things are changing. And they are changing […]