Category: Professionalism
The Importance of Having a Professional LinkedIn Picture
The difference between LinkedIn and Facebook is obvious – one is for your social life and one is for your professional life. That being said, take a look at your LinkedIn profile picture – is it professional or social? Does your photo capture your professional side? Does it do justice to your great accomplishments you’ve […]
Clothes Don’t Matter
Twenty years ago I would have argued; what a person wears has nothing to do with how well they do their job. I would have said, it doesn’t matter if one person wears old jeans and a tee shirt and another wears an Armani suit to work, both can be just as effective. Then I […]
How’s your attitude?
Are you frustrated with your job or your job search? Be honest with yourself, how long have you been frustrated? Could it possibly be your attitude? This week I’ve had a few discussions with a couple of acquaintances who are exasperated with their job search and current working situations. Wondering what they’ve done wrong and […]
Your Resume File Name
I have briefly touched on the subject before but after hearing firsthand what potential employees were doing I decided to write an entire blog post on the subject. It may seem obvious but apparently not that obvious! That is, what you call your file names when submitting for job postings. I thought I had heard […]
Lateness… Is it really that important?
A while back I happened to catch a small snippet of an Oprah show where she was talking about lateness. Essentially the message was- You being late tells the other person that you value your time more than theirs. Before arguments erupt, I realize that occasionally being late is out of your control, but think […]
Three Ways to Greatly Increase Your Job Search Success Rate
If you have been job searching for a while, or just starting out, there are certain things you can do that will greatly increase your chances of landing that perfect job. These things all require a little effort on your part, but the payoff can be HUGE. These three things will separate you from the […]
Five Questions to Ask in Your Next Interview
So you’re sitting in an interview for that perfect job and the interviewer turns to ask you the dreaded question “Do you have any questions for me?” I can tell you that the right answer is not, ‘no’! This is your opportunity to really impress the interviewer and let them know exactly how confident you […]
Why LinkedIn® Is So Critical and Not Only For Your Job Search
Have you ever searched your name on the internet? What have you found? Now imagine that you’re a hiring manager trying to learn more about you – would you think they would like what they see? That’s where the beauty of LinkedIn® comes in. Whether you are job searching or happy staying put, having information […]
Starting Your First Week
To continue on the series from the last few weeks, job preparedness is key when starting out your first week of work. There are a few simple things you can do to ensure your first week is not only productive but also smooth sailing! These simple items include: Wednesday Start Date Review your wardrobe and […]
Accepting the Job Offer
It’s amazing how exciting it is to receive an offer letter. It’s the sign that you’re almost done with your job search. Note the keyword- almost. You now have to decide if you accept or decline. During the interviewing process you will find that at some point the question of salary range comes up. This […]