Etiquette

‘The more work I have to do, the less I want to think about what I am wearing.’ … Read More

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The only way to stay competitive in today’s job market is to constantly be learning. Here’s why – and how to get ahead. What can damage the candidacy of an otherwise worthy applicant in today’s job market? A lack of solid digital skills. Unfortunately, this lack of digital skills is the reality for an overwhelming … Read More

Ditch the tired resolutions and make one that will improve your career. Stop the profanity According to New York Post’s Page Six, former Jets coach Rex Ryan plans to curb his cussing in the New Year. Over the past few years, Rex’s F-bombs have cost him approximately $225,000 in NFL fines. While you might not … Read More

Make each minute count during your next business meeting by applying these simple rules. We’ve all heard the adage, “time is money.” In today’s workplace, every minute counts. Unfortunately for many professionals, too many of those minutes are spent sitting in long, drawn-out meetings where little is accomplished. In fact, in its annual Wasting Time … Read More

6 reasons your boss won’t tolerate bad writing skills. If you want to land and keep a job in today’s market, communication is the name of the game. From your first job interview to your daily business interactions, your job performance will rely on what you say and how you say it. And, as organizations … Read More

Ace any interview in a restaurant setting by practicing proper decorum. These days, job interviews can take any form. Don’t be surprised if your next interview lands you in the hot seat across from your interviewer with two plates of food between you. Generally the final round in a series of hurdles you’ve had to … Read More

How to format a resume so that the software recruiters use to store resumes doesn’t garble your document – and your chances. You’ve probably heard this advice for making your resume stand out: Sprinkle in plenty of juicy keywords so recruiters will pluck your document out of the pile. But these days, the first review … Read More

Leverage social media to advance your career and kick your job search up a notch. Jobvite’s most recent social recruiting survey found that 94 percent of recruiters use or plan to use social media in their recruitment efforts and 93 percent will look at a candidate’s social media presence. Translation: All professionals should incorporate social … Read More