Cover letters. People ask all the time if they need them. There is a yes and no in that answer. On one point the cover letter is an excellent chance for you to explain to the employer why you would be a great candidate for the role – while having some space to specifically explainContinue reading “The Cover Letter: Do you need it and why?”
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Persuasive Storytelling: How it can improve your job search
We all have a story to tell. In competitive industries, the ability to tell a well-crafted story can make or break your opportunity to land that new job you have been so excited about. Employers are looking for not just skills, but people. People who have the right soft skills like strong communication, the abilityContinue reading “Persuasive Storytelling: How it can improve your job search“
How to Effectively Advance in Your Career: Five Steps
Growing in our careers is something we all strive to do. Whether it is moving on to the next level in your career or changing companies, we all look for strategies we can use to get to the next level. Career changes for everyone are different, some people want to earn more money or wantContinue reading “How to Effectively Advance in Your Career: Five Steps“
What Can Good Time Management Mean for You?
Good time management. What does that mean for you? In a nutshell time management is a great opportunity to get your priorities and tasks in line while working to arrange and organize your life. When you manage your time well you will be able to take part in things that have meaning for you, completeContinue reading “What Can Good Time Management Mean for You?”
How Can Effective Critical Thinking Help You in the Workplace and Life?
Critical thinking is a keystone in the workplace and your personal life. Critical thinking can help you improve your overall problem-solving strategies while getting ahead of the game regarding projects or tasks you must complete. Sometimes in life and work, we will have things that must get done to keep things running efficiently. So howContinue reading “How Can Effective Critical Thinking Help You in the Workplace and Life?”
Improving Your Career with a Mentor
Many people are looking for ways to boost their careers through meaningful interactions. Whether you are looking to boost your career through networking or professional development, considering mentorship is a strategy that will help to start your career insightfully and constructively. When I first started my career in Human Resources over 10 years ago,Continue reading “Improving Your Career with a Mentor“
Video Resumes and Interviews! What are they all about?
It is a new thing, and yes, they do exist! Video resumes or videos are becoming more common as part of the recruitment process. I have had to create a few videos of myself to submit a job application or as a step in the recruitment process. Video resumes can be daunting and nerve-wracking, butContinue reading “Video Resumes and Interviews! What are they all about?”
Want to Grow Your Career? Read This!
Are you looking to grow your career this year? Right now, more than ever professionals are looking for ways to manage and take their careers to the next level. With a more than ever educated workforce, individuals are considering upgrading their skills, moving into the next promotion, and switching companies or industries altogether. Career growthContinue reading “Want to Grow Your Career? Read This!”
What is Happenstance, and How to Make it Work for You
Career planning, guidance, and direction are all major components of everyone’s career journey. Have you ever wished that opportunities would present themselves, or that you had a way to create them? This is where Planned Happenstance comes in. Planned Happenstance was coined by Professor John Krumboltz. To sum it up, Planned Happenstance is searching forContinue reading “What is Happenstance, and How to Make it Work for You”
How do I Find My Passion?
We all have passions, from knitting to human rights we all have something we love and want to pursue in our lives. But what do you do when you aren’t sure about what passion you should chase? Just simply searching for something to like, is like running on a hamster wheel. Instead, you should activelyContinue reading “How do I Find My Passion?”
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