Are you familiar with Celebrity Name Game? Craig Ferguson (one of my favorite comedians!) hosted the show until 2017. It’s kind of like “Name That Tune,” but for people, not for music. Here’s how it worked. I’m going to describe a person based on their […]
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How to Develop a Personal/Professional Development Plan (PDP)
Your personal and professional development plan (PDP) is your roadmap for your career (and your life), helping you identify the steps to take to help you reach your dream job as well as live the life that you want. Definition of PDP: On the career […]
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Action Plan to Help Executives Set Their Work Goals for 2019
Setting work goals for 2019? You know this … outlining your career and professional goals are critical! What better time to do this than the first part of a new year? A well-known study once showed that Harvard students ten years after graduation who had […]
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How to Know When It’s Time to Make a Job or Career Change
There’s a saying in the careers industry that you’ll know it’s time to make a job or career change when you start asking yourself if it’s time to make a change. While there is truth to that, there’s more to making your decision. This guide […]
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Video Blogging — How To 10X Your Job Search & Career By Vlogging
Well in case you haven’t heard, video blogging (aka vlogging) is the next best thing in the world of social media. Video blogging is a creative way to showcase your brand and reflect your skills. Creativity, entertainment value and communication style are what make video […]
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Use This Checklist To Measure Your Work Satisfaction & Boost Career Success
“The world of work ain’t what it used to be. The long-held contract between employers and employees has been ruptured. Since we can no longer rely on “the company” for security, it must come from within. For people who know who they are and what […]
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Career Audit – End of the Year Job-Search & Career Strategies
Benefits of Conducting a Career Audit In the last months of the year, many individuals start thinking about the New Year and go about setting their career goals — what they want to accomplish personally and professionally. But how is your career doing today, months before […]
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SHRM Members Reveal Their Resume Practices & Preferences
“There has also been a lot of spin about how long or short a resume should be. From my perspective as a recruiter, a resume should be as long as necessary. For example, a candidate with five years’ experience should not require a 3-page resume. […]
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Your Social Job Search: How to Develop Your Social Media Plan
There’s no time like the present! Here are a few stats about LinkedIn to convince you that social media is a great addition to your next job search: When polled, 82% of users view LinkedIn as a trusted social media resource. LinkedIn stood out above […]
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7 Signs For Identifying Potential Job Loss — and solutions to avoid it!
Job loss: the words represent just a few of the emotions you may feel when you lose your job. Even though others may know your fate, you’re not likely to hear about it. Or, if the handwriting is on the wall about your department’s elimination, […]
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