The Secret to a Flawless First Impression

Congratulations: you’ve landed an interview for your dream job! You worked hard to get this far, and the last thing you want to do is make the wrong impression when you first meet your prospective employer. Your resume has provided a glimpse into your brand … but now, the real work begins.Prepare in AdvanceYour goal [...]

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Define Yourself with Your Personal Online Brand

The term “branding” historically has applied to companies, but today, virtually everyone has a personal brand. You may not have discovered yours yet, but chances are it exists nonetheless. According to one recent study, 92 percent of children under the age of two already have digital footprints. Seriously! The question is no longer whether or [...]

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Onboarding New Employees Has to Be a Top Priority

You invest a great deal of time, money and effort into hiring the best talent. Once you’ve closed the deal, make sure you do all you can to set your new hires up for success in their roles. Onboarding is not the same thing as orientation. It’s much more than filling out documents, taking a [...]

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Understanding When Employees Are Reaching their Breaking Point

Have you noticed a change for the worse in your typically upbeat and energetic team? If people who were once pleasant to work with have become cynical and unproductive, there’s a very good chance they’re on the brink of burnout. Disengaged employees don’t care about their work. They become lethargic, irritable, isolate themselves and seemingly [...]

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Don’t Burn any Bridges When Leaving Your Current Job

  Chances are, you will resign from numerous jobs over the course of your career. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average employee stays in a position for 4.6 years When the time comes to announce your pending resignation, take a thoughtful, sensitive approach. You never know what may happen down the [...]

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