Career Builder & Management

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 career brand, and I want you to identify who I’m […]

As an executive, your job search strategy is uniquely different. Unlike mid-level or entry-level professionals, you cannot easily extract an extensive list of job openings from a simple online search. Executive stakeholders at organizations are seeking a small pool of highly qualified candidates with top-notch industry reputation to interview for their most critical leadership roles.

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 side of things, your professional development plan provides structure for

Setting work goals for 2024? 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 specific professional goals made 3 TIMES the annual salary of

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 will help you identify some of the reasons why you

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 blogs successful. Look at videos on YouTube. You’ll find a

“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 they’re called to do, it will be a world of

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 the end of the year? When was the last time

“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. Or, a candidate with 18 years’ experience should not be

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 other social media as the most professional social media site.