Your resume is the most important tool you have in your job search. You need it to make an impact, to stand out, and to ultimately land you an interview. Your resume won’t accomplish any of these unless it is modern, fresh and adheres to the latest trends in resume writing. If you’re about… Read More »
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10 Exit Interview Questions You Need to Ask
When a valuable employee quits, it’s a big loss for your organization. But it can also be a chance to gain insight into what your company is doing well — and to identify areas for improvement. The best way to get honest feedback is from a departing employee. They no longer have to rely… Read More »
2 Methods for Qualifying a Sales Lead
Don’t waste your time on a prospect that will never pan out Sales is all about relationships. So why waste time cultivating a relationship with a prospect that will never become a customer? That’s why qualifying your leads is so important. Lead qualification is the act of determining if a prospect is worth the time… Read More »
4 Steps for Creating a Personal Brand
Brands have traditionally been associated with large corporations, but with the proliferation of social media, most people now have their own personal brand, whether they know it or not. Your Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other social media profiles have shaped your online personality, in effect creating your own personal brand. Once you start thinking about… Read More »
6 Ways to Make Meetings More Effective
Meetings are a must in the corporate world. But in too many offices, meetings have become notorious time-wasters. We’ve all been there: you go to a meeting with no clear objective, the discussion goes off topic and, at the end, you haven’t accomplished anything. If this sounds familiar, there are steps you can take to… Read More »
4 Reasons Recruiters Reject Your Resume
Trying to find a job can be unbelievably frustrating. You spend weeks perfecting your resume, writing cover letters and applying for jobs only to get rejected, or worse, hear nothing at all. You have the experience and skills necessary for the position, but you’re not making any progress in your job search. Your resume may… Read More »
5 Ways to Boost Employee Motivation
As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, keeping your employees motivated can be a challenge. As a leader in your organization, you need to develop techniques to boost employee motivation in order to keep your employees productive and ensure the success of your team. Not only will motivated employees produce high-quality work,… Read More »
4 Quick Ways to Improve Your Resume
Any open job receives an average of 120 applications, and only 20 percent of them get offered an interview. In this highly-competitive job market, you need a stellar resume to really stand out. Chances are, you already have a resume. But is it the best it can be? If you are having a hard time… Read More »
6 Things You Should Never Say in a Job Interview
Believe it or not, landing an interview is the easy part of job hunting. The hard part is convincing the hiring manager that you are — above all other candidates — the best person for the job. Most job seekers will prepare and practice answers to common interview questions. Equally as important is knowing… Read More »
Survey: Managers More Likely Than Subordinates to Participate in March Madness Office Pools
You might not have to hide your bracket when your boss comes by your desk. A new survey by CareerBuilder found that managers are more likely to participate in office March Madness pools than professional staff and technical employees. The survey found that 27 percent of executives, directors and managers participate in March Madness office… Read More »