Thursday, April 12th, 2012: Happy employees are productive employees. Use these perks to retain the people you want without breaking the budget. In the dot com/bomb heyday, kooky perks became the icon of much that was wrong with start-ups, as they blew through investment money and got little to nothing in return. And that is unfortunate. When competition for talent [...]
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012: If you want to groan every time you hear the word “networking,” well, I don’t exactly blame you. The word conjures images of uncomfortable schmooze-fests, where suit-clad business executives work the room, wine glass in hand, feigned interest at the ready. Who would enjoy that? But guess what? Networking doesn’t have to be that bad—in fact, it [...]
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012: With the job market extremely tight, even the small stuff counts, especially when you’re on a job interview. That’s why it’s so important not to say or do the wrong things, since that first impression could end up being the last one. With that in mind, here are seven deadly sins of job interviewing. Read the tips here.
Wednesday, March 28th, 2012: Like it or not, most of us think about career success in terms of moving up the hierarchy. Let me illustrate with a story: I once worked with the new CEO of a well-known global firm which was barely breaking even. The CEO’s mandate from the board was to improve profitability. To do this, he planned [...]
Wednesday, March 28th, 2012: When my seatmate on a delayed flight turned and casually asked what I did, I braced myself. Over the past 15 years, I have discovered that “historian” ranks high on most people’s list of fantasy jobs; their enthusiasm can sometimes be a bit overwhelming. My seatmate was, as are so many lawyers, a former history [...]
Wednesday, March 28th, 2012: I read an entry on the Personal Branding Blog which stated, “According to ABC News, 80% of today’s jobs are landed through networking.” This percentage of networkers represents smart jobseekers who understand that looking for and finding work takes…work. They understand that personal networking coupled with online networking will yield better results than spending the majority of their [...]
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012: In challenging economic times, how do you stand out in a crowd of candidates, all vying for the same position? Beyond stacking your resume with relevant experience, measurable results and references, there are additional opportunities to increase your chances of securing that job. In the near future, your social media presence will have increasing influence [...]
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012: With the steady increase in unemployment rates, I’ve found there is a growing interest in utilizing social media for building personal brands, as well as corporate brands. Based on my years as a networker, marketer and early adopter of Web 2.0 technologies, I’ve devised ten tips for optimizing your online persona. These insights are meant [...]
Monday, March 19th, 2012: Before you walk into a job interview, you want to give yourself every opportunity to show your best self. Even if your interview is later today, there’s still time to improve your chances. Here are six things to do in the hours and minutes before your meeting: Read the tips here.
Wednesday, March 14th, 2012: If you are looking for a job right now, it is certain to take longer than you would like. The culprit is not just the recession — job boards have made it easier to apply, so now it’s the norm that hundreds of resumes from across the world chase the same job. With that amount [...]
