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Arrive at your next informational interview prepared to gain valuable insights for your next career move. It’s nearly impossible to discuss job-search tactics without mentioning the value of networking. Smart job seekers not only invest in developing their professional networks; they also tap into these connections for introductions, job leads and other valuable insights. However, … Read More

Build a strong professional image in and out of the workplace to advance your career. If you want to get ahead at the office, you need to establish a professional brand on and offline that emphasizes your strengths and supports your job goals. Here are ten ways to boost your professional image in and out … Read More

I believe in building a brand from the inside out. Creating a high enough volume of daily output that the market targets you. Allowing new opportunities to find you through the attraction of working, not the agony of waiting. That’s how I’ve successfully run my business for the past fifteen years. But as an experiment, … Read More

Get more done at home and watch your work prosper with this advice. Working from home is becoming increasingly common—the number of those who worked at least one day a week from home increased from 7 percent in 1997 to 9.5 percent in 2010 (latest data available). Whether you are a full-time staffer who works … Read More

Don’t wait for the ax to fall. Learn how to read the signs that your job’s on the line. Even the best employees worry about their job security from time to time. In fact, a recent Gallup poll found that only 58 percent of U.S. full- and part-time workers are completely satisfied with their job … Read More

Whether you’re looking for your first job, or you’ve been in the game for a while and are considering a change in careers, you may have better opportunities now than in the recent past. According to Gallup, the National Jobs Creation Index recently reached its highest point in the last six years. Instead of just … Read More

As a professional in today’s world, knowing how to successfully use your email is a key part of any role. Utilize these email secrets. 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

Your head shot should add value to your profile. Fix these common mistakes to get it on the right track. To help, I’ve created a list of nine profile picture pitfalls to avoid. Profile Picture Pitfalls from Ladders Blurry or Too Small Ideally your photo should be 200 x 200 pixels or larger. Anything smaller … Read More