The unemployment rate has fallen back to pre-crash levels, the economy continues to grow, and nearly every forward-looking “best jobs” list includes technology careers as a growth area. All good news for job-seekers, right? Yes…but. It’s no surprise that the old ways of looking for employment — searching want ads or expecting you’ll be rolled […]
Even the most outgoing, extroverted professionals have a tough time managing their careers. But what if you’re an introvert? Do you have an even tougher time building the skills to get ahead, interact with colleagues who can help you progress, undertake a job search? And let’s drill down further — what if you’re an introvert […]
No doubt you have a lot of assets built in to your business — YOU are your business, not just your company. One of your most important assets is the people you surround yourself with. Your business relationships are an asset that defines what your company is and what it stands for. Those relationships — the […]
Many young professionals believe that a good education, some work experience, and a strong work ethic will put them on the fast track to success. While all of these things are important, there is one very important element missing from this equation: a mentor. That person who will take a personal interest in your success […]
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “It’s not what you know, but who you know.” In the professional world, and especially during a job search, this is absolutely true and can often times be the difference between getting stuck at the bottom of a stack of resumes and landing the job of your dreams. According to […]