Every spring a new article about office romances seems to come out. I just read one from Fox Business that claims office romances are on the rise among young professionals. The article suggests that workers of previous generations were less likely to engage in an office romance. Really? I think that...
Take Control of Your Online Identity With BrandYourself
I recently caught up with BrandYourself's CEO, Patrick Ambron, to learn more about the BrandYourself platform and its implications for helping job seekers take control of their online identity. What is BrandYourself? BrandYourself is the only "do-it-yourself" platform that makes it easy for anyone ...
6 Ways to Fix Resume Formatting Mistakes and Save Space
Creating a resume where all the content lays out on the page in a way that is easy to read and visually appealing can be challenging. Sometimes in their quest to get all the content on one or two pages, the writer resorts to using design strategies such as a smaller font, tighter margins, or compres...
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Going Back to School For an MBA
I meet some of my clients after they have completed an MBA program. Some of them have previous work experience in totally unrelated fields and assume that the MBA is an automatic ticket to a new job, a management role, and a higher salary. And often they are very disappointed when they realize that ...
4 Ways to Source Keywords for Your Resume
Keywords for resumes refer to the buzzwords or search terms that recruiters and hiring managers are using to source candidates for their open positions. Keywords generally relate to skills that are specific to the job function, industry, or business environment. Keywords have become increasing imp...
5 Really Dumb Employment Practices
Usually the tone of this blog is pretty positive but every once in awhile I feel the need to rant about something that is just plain stupid. And I've had my share of stupid recently. I've been reading about and talking to people who have had bad job search experiences. Here are my top five. Reques...