If you are wondering if it's useful to use LinkedIn as a networking or career development tool--or wonder how to use it that way--here's a brief story that will hopefully encourage you to do so. It's one of many examples I've experienced of reaching out to people on LinkedIn who seemed [...]
A while back, I interviewed a former client of mine in his mid-20s, who is now in a job he loves for a great employer. I asked him what advice he would give to someone who has just graduated and is trying to figure out what job would be a good [...]
Writing a Great Resume Is Both an Art and a Science There’s an art and science to effective resume writing. The “art” is writing a resume that a potential interviewer wants to read, rather than do the 6-7 second scan that recruiters give a resume before deciding whether to read further [...]
If you feel unhappy and unfulfilled at work and wonder “Should I leave my job?,” the answer might be “Not necessarily" Not for reasons of security or because the grass might NOT be greener elsewhere, but because you might be able to morph your role into one that fits your strengths, [...]
Knowing what your transferable skills and strengths are plays a central role in a successful job search or career change. Having a clear understanding of these builds confidence, because the clearer you are about all you have to offer, the more confident you will be in talking about yourself in job [...]
