Career Advice & Insights

When you attend a networking event, your work has just begun. It’s the follow up after the event that can really pay dividends for you. Read More

Research says those who capitalize on their inherent strengths are more profitable and more productive. Find out which are yours and how to put them to use. Each of us has particular strengths: talents in thinking, habitual ways we approach problems that give us energy to solve them. Research of more than two million people … Read More

Big changes are happening for you. But it’s (literally) easier to resist change than go with it. Your brain needs to create new pathways to perform a new behavior. Follow these tips on changing without draining your brain. “I’m going to get better at networking.” “I’m going to increase my personal productivity.” “I’m going to … Read More

Show what you know. Summarize your findings on green trends and technologies into a section on your resume or in a one-page addendum. In a recent column, I tackled the question: ” What Exactly Is a Green-Collar Job? ” Now, let’s take a look at what it takes to land a job focused on environmentally … Read More

Work your insider connections even as you try the official channels. The “unadvertised” or “hidden” job market comprises positions that are not advertised to the general public or included on the company’s employment Web site. These employment opportunities are usually accessed through an inside connection who is aware of an opening or a need before … Read More

From the boardroom to a barbecue, your personal style should shine through. When you’re shaking hands and exchanging business cards this summer, the most important thing to remember is that there’s a fine line between standing out and overdoing it. From the boardroom to a barbecue, your personal style should shine through in the details … Read More

In a buyer’s market, the right certifications and credentials can make the difference between an offer and a rejection. Here are tips to determining which ones you need. Just a year ago, a job seeker might have found he had 12 out of the 14 requirements listed for a job posting and applied. He stood … Read More

The following is a brief look at what we believe to be the most important tools available to executive job seekers today and a few tips on how to best put them to use. Read More

That’s because the brain is designed to learn something and make it automatic to conserve energy. Here’s how to rewire your brain. Read More