As you write or update your resume, you may think of adding an accent color for some extra pizzazz or a “wow” factor. And it may be okay. But tread cautiously and wisely. The perfect resume is not about finding the perfect color. It’s about tailoring content to the job, showing an employer your best [...]
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Every leader – just like every person – is different and unique. But there are some common leadership styles that you’ll adopt, whether you’re heading up a project, a team, a department, or an entire company. Here are a few common samples. Can you identify yourself in any of them? (Hint: To achieve optimal effectiveness, [...]
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The value of communication within a workplace cannot be underestimated. Your verbal and written interactions with employees, managers, and coworkers help encourage everyone to contribute successfully to projects and assignments and bolster ongoing relationships between team members. Effective communication not only fosters team building but also: Boosts the growth of people’s careers – and your [...]
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August 10, 2022- Posted in
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Two little words. Thank. You. But they carry a lot of weight, especially when you want to acknowledge others for something they’ve done to help you or your team. You really want to show your coworkers that you appreciate them and the value they add, and thank them for their time, assistance, and support. But [...]
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As part of their hiring process, employers will search candidates’ social media profiles and accounts, so take this into consideration before you even launch your job search. Don’t just clean things up and delete any content that may be questionable or work against you, but take it a step further: Be proactive in making your [...]
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A well-crafted job posting can mean the difference between a desired candidate applying for your open position - or skipping over it and moving on to the competition. That posting may be a job seeker’s first point of contact with your company, so be sure to make it a good one. You need to sell [...]
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The benefits of a diverse workplace have been well documented. They include higher creativity and productivity, a more positive employer brand, and enhanced marketing and talent acquisition opportunities. And like everything else good about your business, building and celebrating diversity starts at the top. In fact, it all comes back to you. Your own identity [...]
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There’s no crystal ball prediction – after all, look how drastically the world changed virtually overnight when Covid-19 hit – but there are career trends to consider in the years to come, as you make decisions about which professional path you plan to take. Pandemic-incited changes are likely here to stay. More than two years [...]
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Being offered a job feels great, especially if you’ve been waiting a while for the right opportunity to come your way. And that’s just it - no matter how many options you have or how long it’s taken you to get this far, accepting a position has to be the right decision for you, at [...]
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There are a lot of “morning people” in the world … but Monday morning people?! Okay, there are probably some. And if you’re one of them, good for you – and you can stop reading right here. Studies have shown, though, that a significant majority of employees who start their work week on Mondays rank [...]
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