Improve your mood and your resume It seems simple, but in the face of one of the most challenging times in a person's life, staying positive can be incredibly difficult. That said, it is often the very first step toward finding your next role. Yes, you...
UPDATE See the job seeker survey results from our 2018 National Career Help Hotline callers here. As the year comes to a close, many of the nation’s workers may be looking for ways to advance in their current positions or find new employment. For the 33rd consecutive...
The unemployment rate in the United States is historically low, sitting around 3.7 percent in September, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). However, the current low employment rate does not include the more than 5 million workers who are no longer counted in...
With the new school year just beginning, parents everywhere have new and returning concerns for their children. While every good parent wants their child to succeed, many are willing to do whatever it takes to help, which could impact their children’s resourcefulness in the workplace,...
Social media is immutably intertwined with professional branding. Not only do companies need to assess their online images, as stakeholders and consumers are able to comment and share their opinions on every action a company takes, but professionals must monitor, update, and polish their own...
Social media is immutably intertwined with professional branding. Not only do companies need to assess their online images, as stakeholders and consumers are able to comment and share their opinions on every action a company takes, but professionals must monitor, update, and polish their own...
Have you ever been depressed, personally or professionally? What does it look like? Hollywood would have us imagine a desperate man or woman alone, crying on the bedroom floor. Perhaps it is - but depression certainly has many faces. I’ve supported company outplacement for 12 years...
Networking - noun - net·work·ing - pronunciation ˈnet-ˌwər-kiŋ 1.the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions 2.the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business The word networking means a lot of things to a lot of...
There is a hard corner you turn during the job interview process, that divides all time into two parts: Before an offer After an offer How you act in each stage directly impacts how soon you might be able to...
“I applied to SO MANY jobs online today! I am SO productive!” Have you ever heard yourself say or think something similar? Congratulations, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, this is a HUGE trap for those in transition. One of the top mistakes I see job seekers make is...
