It’s a spooky time of year. Ghoulish decorations, goblins, and jack-o-lanterns abound, reminding us that it’s time to stock up on bowls of candy for greedy trick-or-treaters. It’s a good reminder to make sure that you aren’t frightening off hiring managers and squandering opportunities to land jobs. Is it time to dress up your job […]
How remembering names can help your job hunting prospects
One way to help you stand out from a crowd? Demonstrating the ability to learn people’s names. Dale Carnegie focuses on this important principle in his book, How to Win Friends and Influence People. In it, he says, “Remember that a person’s name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language.†Tips to help you…
Put some sizzle in your job hunt – how to find a job now
Today’s post is one of many from members of the Career Collective community I co-coordinate with my colleague Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter. This month’s question? How to heat up your job hunt?
What to do if you are unhappy at your job
If you are unhappy at work, there are things you can do to prepare to make a change! Read on for tips to get out of a work rut.
How having a blog can help you get a job
Yes, having a blog can help you land a job. Even in a different field.