“Be all that you can be.” It’s not just good advice for members of the armed forces. It’s also good advice for members of the workforce. Being all that you can be is not just for the Army . . . it’s for you, too. Let’s face it, the modern marketplace can be likened to […]
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Geography, Relocation, and Travel Affecting Your Job Search?
Preparing for a better job and the subsequent advancement of your career involves many considerations. In my previous article, I asked the question, “Are you really a top candidate?” In this article, I’m asking, “If a great job was far away, would you be able to take it?” As usual, there are a number of […]
Are You Really a Top Candidate?
Are you really a top candidate? This means that you’re in the top 30% of your industry. Be honest with yourself and with me. Let me articulate what it means to be in the top 30%. If you’re going to get top dollar, you’ll need to show the following…
Top 8 Questions to Improve Your Reference Checks
Reference checks on a potential hire can either be a routine matter to complete their file or a way to resolve any concerns that the hiring team might have. It all comes down to your approach. Below are examples of questions that can provide some insight. The example questions are in bold type, and the […]
4 Ways to Exploring your Career Options and Maintaining Confidentiality
“Loose lips sink ships” and often get people fired. When exploring job options, don’t let the word get to your employer, boss, customers or vendors. You might not find the right opportunity and no good can come from the people I just listed knowing that you’re not fully content at work. If you want to […]
Facebook Etiquette for the Savvy Job Seeker
By Dan Simmons By this time, I imagine you probably know certain things that you should and should not be doing on your social media platforms. Facebook is different than all other social media sites in that it was designed for social interaction before it began diving into the world of advertisements, marketing and job […]
LinkedIn Do’s, Don’ts, Tips and Tricks to a Successful Job Search
ou can search and apply for jobs, network with people in your profession or industry who can refer you to career opportunities, reach out to recruiters in your field and brand yourself online.
10 Most Important Twitter Tips to Landing that Dream Job
Here are 10 of the most important Twitter tips to guide you in establishing yourself online as the candidate everyone wants to hire.
Is Your Online Identity Hurting Your Career Search Opportunities?
Technology has transformed the relationship between candidates & clients & how they interact with one another. Employers are taking a look into who people really are and how they might represent their company.