How To Come Back Strong in 2017 After A Gap Year
Posted on December 19, 2016
Whether it’s taking a year off to backpack through Europe, or just giving yourself time to decide where your life is going — a gap-year is a healthy career move. But coming back to the job search after an extended break is undeniably intimidating. Many family members and friends may n …
3 Things Your Employees Really Want This Holiday Season
Posted on December 5, 2016
pexels Buying gifts, worrying about money to buy those gifts, spending time with family, not having time to spend with that family — even without added work pressure, your employees are already extra stressed during the holidays. Virgin Pulse’s December 2014 survey of 1,000 participan …
How to Handle the High Expectations of College Grads
Posted on August 15, 2016
(This post was updated on 6/22/2020) College graduates are quickly learning the high expectations for their first job out of college aren’t exactly going to be met the way they pictured. There are many perks they hope to find at their first job that end up missing. It’s important for …
How To Make Your LinkedIn Profile Killer
Posted on September 21, 2015
Come on, admit it: you spend dozens of hours each week on Facebook and Twitter posting, sharing, and updating your profile. But how much time do you spend on your LinkedIn profile? ibphoto; Bigstock Jobvite’s 2014 Social Recruiting Survey of 1,855 recruiters found that 93 percent are …
How to Use LinkedIn to Get a Job
Posted on January 5, 2015
Almost every job seeker knows they should be on LinkedIn. But do they really know how to use it to their advantage? bloomua; BigStock To get started, here’s what your profile should contain: A professional headshot Contact information, including social media profiles A link to your re …
Distance Yourself From the Competition With These 5 Strategies
Posted on December 15, 2014
You prepared your resume. Invested in a closet full of professional clothing. Brushed up on your interview skills. But you still feel like one in a large crowd of other job seekers. How do you stand out from the competition and distance yourself from all of the other job seekers out t …
6 Pieces Of Career Advice You’re Better Off Leaving Behind
Posted on July 14, 2014
Whether it’s general advice, or advice specifically targeted to your career, there are few “one-size-fits-all” pieces of advice that will truly provide value to you. While there is no doubt that most of the people who have given (and will give) you advice have your best interest at he …
Are You Making These Top 3 Career Mistakes?
Posted on March 24, 2014
We all make career mistakes. From fumbling on your resume to failing to impress an interviewer, mistakes are an inevitable part of your career path. These mistakes also help us get better, become stronger, and understand what not to do for the next go-round. Some career mistakes are h …
Faster, Higher, Stronger! 4 Career Lessons From The Olympics
Posted on February 5, 2014
The Olympic opening ceremony is just around the corner! While some of the games have already begun, preparations are well underway for the main event. Athletes from around the globe are perfecting their crafts, whether they’re figure skaters, snowboarders, or bobsledders. So what care …
4 Career Lessons from Martin Luther King, Jr.
Posted on January 20, 2014
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a pioneer for civil rights and a leader in activism. While his life was cut short, he is still viewed as one of the most influential players in U.S. history. You may not realize it, but there’s a lot to learn from Martin Luther King, Jr. as it relates to yo …