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Updated: December 2020 Your resume can make or break your chances of landing an interview. Therefore it’s important to get your resume right. There are 3 different types of resume formatting strategies. So how do you choose the right one for you? In this blog post we will explain the 3 most commonly used resume …
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Updated: January 2021 Knowing your strengths and how to communicate them is extremely important in moving your career forward. You must be able to confidently speak to your unique value on paper and in person if you want to stand out from the competition. However, this happens to be one of those areas where many …
Leveraging Your Strengths to Get Unstuck and Create Career WinsRead More
This infographic was produced in 2016 but this blog post has been updated in January 2021. A 2016 survey found that only 1 in 3 workers in the US take a lunch break, so it’s no wonder office lunchtime etiquette is becoming a lost art. It’s even easier to forget how to carry ourselves at …
Updated: February 2021 It’s no secret that a drawn-out job search can lead to feelings of hopelessness. If this is where you are today, know that you’re not alone. There is hope! In this blog post I will share my favorite tips for finding and maintaining hope in a hopeless job search. Two Facts You …
Reentering the workforce after a long absence can prove challenging but it’s not impossible. Since employers are most interested in someone with fresh experience, who can do the job, one of the greatest challenges with career reentry will be to account for resume gaps. Try these tips for overcoming resume gaps and getting back into …
Updated: December 2020 Linkedin is probably the most valuable tool there is for the job search. It provides a platform for networking and career path research. Being optimized on LinkedIn also creates the potential to be found for life-changing opportunities. One LinkedIn feature I highly recommend is LinkedIn Groups. LinkedIn Groups are virtual networking rooms that put …
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Updated December 2020 Executive resume writing is more complex than just throwing your work history on a document. It requires achievement-focused branding strategy in order to stand out from the other job candidates. In this blog post we will explain how to improve your resume brand and generate more employer responses. So you’re a business …
6 Simple Tips for Tackling Your Executive Resume BrandRead More
Updated: February 2021 Working in Sales is a great career path and one that can be quite competitive when it comes to the job search. If you’re in the sales industry and ready to move on to the next chapter in your career, having a resume that stands out above the competition is critical. In …
Updated: February 2021 So you made it over the job search hurdle and landed a new job – congrats! Before you start the celebration it’s important to take a moment to think about your career development goals and what’s next. This will help you stay on track once your new job starts. If you’re like …
Updated: December 2020 Working a 9-5 job is not for everyone. If you’re someone who struggles with the office environment and strives for something more from life, it may be time to ditch your career. From traveling to early retirement, options to exit the working world in pursuit of your dreams, do exist. In this …
Updated: December 2020 Administrative assistants are a critical part of keeping any busy office running smoothly. They know how to multi-task, direct large groups of people and juggle short-term and long-term plans and projects. Perhaps most importantly, they help businesses achieve one or a set of goals. With more than 4 million of them working in …
Don’t Forget to Add These Skills to Your Administrative Assistant ResumeRead More
Updated: January 2021 Professional branding can seem like an overwhelming task. Where does one even start generating branding ideas? In this blog post we will share a simple 3-step approach to building a professional brand and creating a brand that speaks to the hiring manager’s hot buttons. Time flies when you’re busy working a 9-5 …
