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As seen in U.S. News | October 10, 2017

Job seeking is tough. It requires being thoughtful, prepared, organized and politely persistent. At times, a candidate’s well-intended efforts can turn into annoyance for the hiring manager and become the reason a company does not pursue them further. Here are four signs you are trying too hard and are at risk of being rejected.  [Read more…] about Job Seeking Pitfalls – 4 Signs You Are Trying Too Hard

Follow these practices to get the salary you deserve.

Talking about money is a dreaded subject for most people. Add to it the stress about landing a new position or securing a promotion, and most people have a difficult time clearly and calmly asking for what they want without coming across as either too aggressive or too soft. The good news is that with thoughtful communication, you can excel in salary talks. Here are tips on how to handle the most common salary negotiations.
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The job of a resume is to get you an interview, not hired.

As seen in U.S. News | September 11, 2017<

A dreaded task people face when job seeking is putting together their resume.  Some people just cut and paste their job descriptions into a document.  Others list all their duties, their impact and make sure it is laid out meticulously.  Still others write a (slightly fictional) masterpiece that embellishes all of their best traits.  No matter where you fall on that spectrum – the function most often overlooked is how a resume is used in the screening process.  Here are some insider tips from someone who has managed hundreds of recruiters and advised thousands of hires for a wide range of professional positions.  [Read more…] about 4 Things Recruiters Wished You Knew About Your Resume

The business world is no place for “ghosting.”

As seen in U.S. News | October 10, 2017

The business world is small – and with the help of social media, it is getting smaller every day. In a time when most of us will need to work for 40 years or more, it is critical to build a strong network of people who think highly of you (not just your work or your results). At some point, most professionals will be offered an opportunity that just isn’t right for them. While “ghosting” may be the easiest move in online dating, it is a terrible strategy for parting ways with a potential employer. Here are strategies to decline an offer without burning a bridge.    [Read more…] about How to Decline an Offer Without Burning a Bridge

Tactics from school can boost productivity at work, too.

As seen in U.S. News | October 10, 2017

In honor of the upcoming return to school for millions of students, it seems an appropriate time to give credit to the masterful skills of teachers. Some of the best managerial moves closely mirror the tactics used by the best educators to create an optimal learning environment. If you are looking to raise the bar at work, here are three tips that work in the classroom as well as the office.   [Read more…] about 3 Managerial Tips Taken From a Kindergarten Classroom

Proactive career development can benefit you now and in the long term.

As seen in U.S. News | July 17, 2017

Defined by a feeling of discontentment, lack of enthusiasm for your profession or awareness that your job leads to nowhere, career ruts happen to most of us. Now that we are likely to work for 40 years or more, they may happen multiple times in our careers. If you know one is coming (or if it has already), what can you do when you are stuck in a rut? [Read more…] about Stuck in a Career Rut? Here’s How to Make Your Next Move