Resume Tricks Don’t Work
Many websites claim to hold the secret to a perfect resume and most of them are silly tricks that don’t work in today’s modern world.
3 Competitor Analysis Frameworks to Help You Secure Your Dream Job
Competitor analysis frameworks help companies identify where they rank against other competitors.
Red Flags to Look For When Hiring Remote Employees
Perhaps one of the biggest concerns about building a remote team is the hiring process. You might not even see this candidate in person for years, if ever.
Job Rejection – What Stage is Stalling My Progress?
Having a resume that truly markets all you have to offer and being fully prepared for a job interview will help you land the right career with the right company.
How to Ace Your Interview – No Matter Their Style
As you get ready for your interview, know your resume, prepare answers to commonly asked questions in advance, and know your value. No matter who you meet at your interview, your job is to prepare!
The Unspoken Rules of Interviewing
Knowing some of the unspoken rules of interviewing will give you more confidence. Be sure to know what you should talk and what you shouldn’t.
How to Spot the Sunk Cost Fallacy
When it comes to your career, sunk costs are everywhere. To help you spot and avoid them, Coupon Chief created an infographic with helpful advice to keep you out of the sunk cost trap. Whether you’re hunting for the next great job opportunity or figuring out how to change careers, it’s important to recognize sunk costs and avoid the fallacy.
Why It’s Time to Ditch the Objective Statement On Your Resume
If your resume starts out with a statement such as “Objective: Senior Level Marketing Director with 15 years of experience seeking to . . .” you have just dated yourself. If you are still using a line like that to open up your executive resume, you may as well realize that your chances of getting selected for an interview are probably long gone as well. The reader knows what your objective is – it is to get hired. Lose the “Objective” and replace it with a dynamic career summary that pulls the reader in and shows that you have the experience, skills, and credentials to get the job.
How to Make Big Decisions More Effectively
When it’s time to make a big decision, do you ask for advice? Many of us do, and our default behavior is to go to our most trusted friends or colleagues. These are the people you already talk to often, and who know you well. There is a reason you are inclined to talk with them. It is easier and less energy-intensive for your brain and theirs because they are familiar.
Cues for Connecting with Generation Z
A while back I wrote an article detailing ideas for connecting with various generations. As Generation Z is now starting to enter the workforce, I thought it was important to provide some tips for interacting with them as well. Last summer, my two Zs came home from college, and I experienced them in a different way.
