Diversity and belonging can’t be thought of merely as projects, initiatives, or fodder for a new task force. Those tactics are all great, but they’re temporary. Everyone in your organization plays a part in upholding your values, so your commitment to inclusion needs to be permanently embedded in your company culture. An inclusive culture fosters [...]
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When you buy a product or service, what are the driving factors behind your purchase decision? Ads, coupons, or a company’s Facebook page can all be helpful sources. But, there’s helpful – and there’s influential. More likely than not, you’ll be influenced to finalize your selection by someone you know and trust: perhaps a friend, [...]
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Are you one of the millions who have been laid off as a result of the coronavirus pandemic? This ongoing crisis has significantly impacted the job market in many industries, nationwide and around the world. As you recover, exactly what you should say about your Covid-related employment gap on your resume, in your cover letter, [...]
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The Covid-19 pandemic started as a short-term crisis – or so everyone thought. But soon, it will enter its second year. What was perceived as a sprint has become a marathon and a total shift in the way people think, work, and live. As your employees return to the workplace in the shadow of coronavirus, [...]
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February 12, 2021
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What information to include on your resume depends on the job you’re competing for. The most important factor to consider is relevance. As a starting point, study the job description and think about specifically what the employer is seeking. Prepare to tell a compelling story about the unique value you would bring to the role. [...]
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How’s your work-from-home situation going? There’s a good chance you’ve been at it for several months now. And while it has plenty of perks, the challenges remain. Plus, like everyone else, you’re just plain old tired of this pandemic and its restrictions. Try to stay positive and look at the bright side. And whether you [...]
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Even before the coronavirus pandemic, working from home was a growing trend. One study conducted in 2019 showed that by 2028, 78 percent of all companies would have remote workers on their payrolls. And since March of last year, remote work has become the norm for an unprecedented number of businesses and their team members. [...]
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If you’ve been working remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic, have you taken any time off? That doesn’t mean that “working from home/setting my own hours/letting the workday mush into the evening and weekend” schedule that you may have adopted as the months rolled on. There’s nothing wrong with that flexibility, of course. But, you could [...]
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January 8, 2021
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You’re launching a job search, so it’s time to write or update your resume. When it comes to that all-important work section, how far back should you go in listing previous jobs and professional experience? There’s no cookie-cutter formula, and the decision needs to be made on a case-by-case basis. But there are some accepted [...]
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Every resume tells a story. The best job candidates use theirs to grab your attention and leave you wanting to know more. They give you that “aha moment” that tells you that this is someone who deserves an interview. When you’re faced with a daunting pile of resumes for a job opening, what can you look for to [...]
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