4 Outdated Job Search Tips And Rules
You are going to be given endless advice from friends and relatives on the best way to find a job. Hundreds of dos and don’ts, but not every piece of advice helps you in the long run and some may actually hurt your prospects. In this article, I am outlining four outdated job search tips and rules to avoid in your next job search.
4 Signs It's Time To Raise Your Freelance Service Prices
As a young freelancer, I knew customers wanted my high-quality service and I knew not all of them were ready to pay for its value. So I boosted my productivity by raising my prices to get a reasonable valuation for my services. Read on to explore the 4 signs it’s time for you to raise your freelance services prices.
3 Innovative And Modern Ways To Show Initiative As A Mid-Career Professional
No matter where someone is in their career path, I am a big proponent of showing initiative as a way to differentiate yourself from your peers. In this article, I outline 3 potential ways to show initiative and find success as you continue to advance along your professional journey.
Why You Shouldn't Let Linkedin Generate A Resume For You
LinkedIn's resume builder may not be as helpful as it seems. Read on to know why you should not use LinkedIn to create a resume and what you can do instead to make an impactful document of the summation of your career.
How To Answer The "Tell Me About Yourself" Interview Question
Tell me about yourself is arguably the most difficult interview question and perhaps the most crucial, as it sets the stage for the rest of your interview. Here are a few different ways you can answer the tell me about yourself interview question and be strategic in how you present yourself.
Does Going To A Community College Negatively Impact My Professional Career?
Community colleges serve a very important and instrumental role in public education and based on federal data, are an attractive option for many students looking for an alternative to 4-year universities. So does going to a community college negatively impact your career? No. And here’s why.
6 Creative Ways For Candidates To Stand Out During Interviews
When Justin Bibber told us how despite being one of eight billion hearts in this world he will choose us, we somehow forgot our hiring panel won’t be having him on board. Now, don’t be afraid, I’ve got your back with this refreshing article to help you excel in interviews!
What is Healthy Competition In The Workplace?
In this article, I’ll be discussing what healthy competition in the workplace looks like, how to promote it, and understanding how to channel your competitiveness.
3 Best Practices To Locking Down Sought-After Employer Benefits
Companies are doing what they can to keep their workers happy. For applicants who value their benefits, here are some of the things you should do during your next interview to secure the right benefits for you.
Do Online Job Sites Really Work?
While online job sites are getting more intense with applicant competition, they do still work in helping job seekers land jobs in any industry and any country. So let’s explore how job sites are still relevant and are a valuable part of your search.
2 Practical And Manageable Strategies For Showing Initiative In Early Careers
How do you show initiative when interning or just starting out in the workforce? In this article, I outline 2 simple (yet effective!) questions you can ask your managers that will show initiative early in your career and allow you to differentiate yourself from your peers.
5 Steps To Building Confidence As A Young Professional
Over my past 19 years of work experience, I’ve learned a lot about building confidence, but it is a practice, not a one-and-done process. If you’re ready to invest in this fundamental practice–a powerful investment in yourself!–read on for steps to building authentic confidence as a young professional, no matter your age or profession.