It’s two-fold, really. First though, let’s talk about the tangible items. Look at the job applicant in this picture. He looks professional, doesn't he? Now imagine if, instead of that nice leather padfolio under his hands, he had a spiral superhero notebook. Or a...
Are you a Positive Persuader or a Cautious Realist when it comes to your job and career? Do you see sunshine or showers? Both of these perspectives have their pros and cons, yet seeing them as mutually exclusive can be unhelpful. This article looks at how you can...
When we first met, there was so much promise. You said I had everything you were looking for, and I saw the same in you. Our past experiences seemed to have woven themselves together into a red carpet that led you straight to me. It only took our meeting a few times...
Recruiters are in a unique position, in that what we do is neither purely art nor purely science. It isn't always about the 'best' resume, the pedigree school, or the numerous accolades. Occasionally different attributes cloud the clear-cut decision based on skills,...
“What’s the one thing I need to do to stand out among so many applicants?” That is the question – after speaking engagements, webinars and Twitter chats – that I get most often from young careerists. Beyond the first-handshake meeting, I rarely know the passions,...
For many of us, public speaking is something we dread (think of the little boy with glossophobia in the Google commercial). Statistics estimate that 75% of the population has a fear of public speaking. But public speaking is a fact of life and an important skill to...
If you’re an international relations (IR) student looking for ways to jumpstart your career, ask yourself how much real-world experience you have. Many IR-related positions, including Federal Service Officers, press secretaries, and social research officers, require...
A career in the U.S. Department of State requires a series of mandatory specialized skills, and therefore the selection process is hyper competitive. Each year, thousands of U.S. citizens apply for a handful of positions. In addition to the standard application...
The field of public health focuses on improving the health of communities through education, research and advocacy. Public health professionals work to prevent epidemics and the spread of diseases, protect against environmental hazards, promote healthy behaviors and...