Career Advice & Insights

10 critical questions to ask when considering a career move. Very little is guaranteed in today’s business world. A lack of certainty in the global economy can take its toll on your job search. To make matters worse, after landing that plum job you may be stripped of it for reasons that have nothing to … Read More

5 simple guidelines to help you market your skills and network online. Social media is here to stay, like it or not. The “Big 4” social media players of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube have become tightly intertwined with our personal and professional lives and completely transformed the news media. Millions of people worldwide use … Read More

Focus on communicating your value in a clear and concise manner. Reposted with permission from Personal Branding Blog Advice about developing a personal brand is widely accepted because it is effective. But, in today’s economy, there are new rules for personal branding, especially on the job search. Traditionally, your personal brand is the absolute best … Read More

Finding the key to long-term success in the job search — and in life. Some people dig for gold. Others dig for oil. I like to dig for habits that people use to achieve success over an extended period of time. I’m interested in how Warren Buffett started with ten dollars and built a fortune … Read More

You’re likely to face a background check on your job search, but there are limits, and you have some options. Read More

The resume of a Ph.D. nutritionist was so lean, mean and focused, the recruiter gobbled her up. She got right to the point, and it got her the job. “Seeking to add value to health and wellness field — highly connected and motivated leader,” her resume title read. That’s the kind of directness Wayne Weiner … Read More

Many professionals are still reeling from the last economic collapse. Career experts say that’s no reason to put off looking for the right job. How many professionals have said that any job you hold these days is a good job? Many recession-scarred workers are holding on to their positions for dear life — even when … Read More

When one half of a couple is out of work, it requires extra effort from both to keep the household on the move. The “for better or worse” vow has been put to the test during the past few years as millions of couples’ relationships have been affected by long periods of joblessness. While the … Read More

After 25 years with a major retailer, Tommy M. was ready for a change. He had been steadily promoted through application-development and project-management positions based on consistent success, but his resume had rarely been seen outside internal HR. He knew that resume – comprising 40+ bullets scattered across four pages – was not going to … Read More