Career Advice & Insights

Create a plan of action for when your current career just isn’t cutting it. You’ve chosen your career path. You’ve been networking, attending interviews, and may have even landed a position. You can have a career in your industry and still believe that it isn’t working for you. There are a variety of reasons to … Read More

In the cutthroat job market, it’s important that prof essionals find their competitive edge. An outside opinion can guide you in times of uncertainty. Read More

Has social media ‘gameplay’ changed? Follow these rules to set yourself up for success in the spring season of 2015 and beyond. As baseball season returns this month, with all of its rules and wonderful traditions, it has me thinking about social media networks’ “game rules” too. Just as various sports have their own regulations … Read More

Learn how to effectively use Twitter for your job search. Check out the many different ways you can use Twitter to help you find the right job, sooner. Expand your digital footprint. Twitter can be a great place to extend your online personal brand. As with any social media account, if you decide to use … Read More

Considering a career change? Here’s how to rewrite your resume to make the switch. Writing a resume can be an intimidating undertaking, and this is especially true if you’re planning to change careers or industries. If you’re interested in making a career transition, a resume revamp is imperative. I shared with Business Insider’s Jacquelyn V. … Read More

How to make a career change into the world of big data, business intelligence and analytics. Dreaming of a career in data analytics? Or are you already in the role but looking to progress? Your goal isn’t out of reach if you arm yourself with knowledge and focus on your strengths and interests. The following … Read More

Changing jobs can improve your career. Here’s how to do it right. Most employers strongly value loyalty in their workers, but that trait doesn’t always pay off for the employees themselves. Staying with one company for an extended period of time might keep the boss smiling, but it could result in various kinds of stagnation … Read More

Don’t let holiday stress slow down your job search. Try these stress-busters today. The job-search process can be incredibly stressful. Throw in a hectic holiday season with its shopping trips, family dinners and endless to-do lists, and it’s enough to send anyone over edge. Luckily, there are a number of low-cost ways to reduce your … Read More

Leadership skills and practical tips all 20-somethings should know to succeed in the workplace. By Danny Rubin, NewsToLiveBy Kirk McDonald wrote a popular op-ed in The Wall Street Journal called ” Sorry, College Grads, I Probably Won’t Hire You.” McDonald, the president of a tech company in Manhattan, believes most young adults don’t have the … Read More