Career Advice & Insights

Embrace the Year of the Horse to conduct a successful job search. Gong xi fa cai! (Happy New Year!) January 31st marked the beginning of a new year on the Chinese calendar, the Year of the Horse.All around the world people celebrated the Chinese New Year by gathering with friends and family to exchange messages … 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

Don’t let the wrong referral sabotage a job opportunity. Many job seekers underestimate the power of references and referrals in the hiring process. Who you know — and what they have to say about you — can be the difference between landing your dream job and being shut out. Companies are openly embracing referred candidates … Read More

Jump-start your New Year’s career resolution with these three steps. The New Year is traditionally a time to reflect on last year’s accomplishments and personal growth. But more importantly, it is a great time to make plans and goals to enhance your life in the future. If your goal includes moving up in your career, … Read More

How the right mix of season’s greetings and (humble) self-promotion will help you land new job leads. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: The holidays are a great time to reconnect with your network. Whether it’s via email, an e-card or a traditional card, use your holiday greetings to benefit your job-search … Read More

Don’t neglect your career this holiday season! Whether you’re searching for a job or looking to advance your career, the holidays offer plenty of opportunities – if you know where to look. Below are some of my favorite tips for making the most of the holiday season, from managing your brand to uncovering new job … Read More

We’ve isolated five common job-search problems and are giving you the solutions. Are you stuck in a job-search rut? You might be making one of these classic mistakes. Read on to learn some of the most common job-search errors, and what you can do to get your job hunt back on track. #1: Winging It The … Read More

Make the most of this festive season by networking your way through the holidays. ‘Tis the season for holiday parties, open houses, family get-togethers…and  networking ! Whether you love it or loathe it, networking has become a key component in every professional’s career development and job-search strategy. It can help you establish your personal brand, uncover … Read More

Volunteering and other charitable works can benefit your job search.  Here are five reasons why giving back to the community will give your job search some extra oomph this season. It builds your resume Programs for skills-based volunteering ( SBV ) are all the rage these days. They match professionals with nonprofit organizations based on … Read More