Whether or not you hire a firm such as CE (which we highly recommend), rely on your career center or do it yourself, the job search just takes getting going and sticking with. Follow this flowchart of fun to see where you stack up, what you’ve mastered and what needs …
What Do I Want To Be… It can be called your “Authentic Work,” “Passion,” “Niche…” Steve Jobs, founder of Apple Computer and Pixar Animation Studios calls it “Finding What You Love.” As Comedian Paula Poundstone jokes “Adults are always asking children what they want to be when they grow up …
“The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore they attempt the impossible, and achieve it, generation after generation.” – Pearl S. Buck February for college graduates usually brings the tsunami of graduation audits, internships and a terrible case of spring fever. The joy of the prospect of …
The New Year has a way of testing our resolve, and it’s usually by this time of year we know just how much we have. Whether we told ourselves we would de-clutter our homes, return to the gym, or reduce our intake of caffeine, studies say 46% of us abandon …
Year-end is always a good time to catch our breath and take a break. But time and energy allowing, we recommend turning some of this down-time into uplifting small successes. Here are some key things that don’t take long and will make all the difference as you head into the …
Visit individual LinkedIn Company Profiles to read and learn about companies in which you have an interest. Quickly see if you have any connections at the company, recent hires, open jobs, related companies, and company statistics. Go to target company profiles to first of all “follow” the company, and then …
Your profile is ready to go. Time to turn the tables on LI and go on offense. It is not uncommon for us to meet job seekers who have a great profile, but they want to treat it a bit like Facebook and connect only with people they know. Sigh. …
We talk with professionals every day who ask us if they really need to be on LinkedIn, and to what extent? Do they really need to post a picture? How do they grow their contacts, and will that hiring manager be offended if they reach out and ask to connect? …
Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing with you some tips on what to do or avoid doing when working with recruiters. We have lots of experience on all sides of the desk, so let us share it with you! #1: Be Upfront!!! When the recruiter asks you …
Many people who run across the title/term career coach, wonder maybe what does one do in that position and then if they need one or not. The benefits of hiring a career coach are many and can help give you a leg up when looking to advance in your career, …
