Recent statistics from Glassdoor show that 35% of workers currently employed in the work force will search for a new job within the current year as a result of not receiving a pay raise but, what about the other 65%? Some...
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How Employees are Evolving
Right now, we are seeing the evolution of employees first-hand. Jacob Morgan, a contributor from Forbes, wrote the following article describing the common employee traits 10 years ago compared to current employee trends "Employee Evolution". As time and technology...
Putting Your Best Foot Forward – Asking Questions During Your Interview
Rehearsal is an integral part of interview preparation as it helps candidates build the confidence needed to answer the questions interviewers will be asking and gets the conversation off on the right foot to show employers the candidate is right...
Find a Mentor
Mentorships can assist you a great deal throughout your career which makes them something often sought after by professionals. Mentors can help you at many points in your career, giving valuable resources and guidance that can aid in advancement to...
Career Transitions – Preparation Counts
Many of us reach a point in our careers where we uproot and change what we are doing. Sometimes this is a planned change, where the career we once had was just not working for us and we need change...
Tips for College Graduates
It's the beginning of May 2014, the flowers are beginning to bloom and the weather is getting nicer. Its also the time of year when many young adults will begin their search and enter into the workforce. For many new and...
13 To-Do’s Before 2014 Begins
Whether you're happily employed, seeking a new opportunity or preparing to embark on your first professional journey post-graduation, our 13 to-do's need to be at the top of your preparation list for 2014. Kick off the new year on the...
Submitting a Resume? Skip the headshot.
Your background and skill set perfectly match the job you're applying for, and the references you've provided are solid. Unfortunately, that fabulous photograph you decided to include within the header of your resume for personal branding purposes isn't as impressive...
Dressing for productivity
We've all heard the phrase, "dress for the job you want", but what about dressing for the job you currently have?When examining dress codes, it's unfair to assume that the most professionally dressed perform at higher levels than those who...
Details to leave out of an interview
Have you ever said something while being interviewed and immediately blushed, or thought to yourself, "I probably shouldn't have said that just now..."? Sure, it's happened to all of us. The key is to prepare prior to the interview and train...