Gone are the days when people stayed with a company for decades, loyal to the end and with no thoughts of leaving unless they were forced out. Now, people move frequently and do so for a variety of reasons. While there isn't a right or wrong reason to leave a job - it will differ for everybody - you will need to approach the decision carefully, weighing the benefits and consequences.
It can be tough to gauge if leavi...
You’ve probably heard it a million times: Personal branding is important to the success of a job search. Why is it so important?
Because as a unique job seeker, it helps define you as an individual and makes you stand out as a prime candidate.
Must-Try Personal Branding Techniques
There are aspects of your background that make you incredibly unique and highly qualified—and your job is to highlight those a...
Qualified candidate shortages are leaving employers with vacancies that need to be filled and the question of how to fill them. Meanwhile, job seekers are filled with enthusiasm over the choices and opportunities available. With more than 74%+ of people open to new opportunities in 2018, you’re probably taking a good look at your resume and wondering if it’s as ready as you are for a new job search. If you&rsquo...
After conducting a career assessment, it’s time to chart your career path for the year to come. In order to get you there, here are a few tips from some career experts for creating a roadmap to achieving success.
Make Yourself Valuable & Your Work Quantifiable
Executive Recruiter and Career Transition Coach Brian Howard said you can make yourself more valuable as a professional by going over and above what is re...
For many, the holidays are a time of great self-reflection as we prepare for a new year and a fresh start. As 2017 comes to a close, you may find yourself examining how the last year impacted your career and personal happiness. I start feeling excitement over a new beginning and planning my professional and business goals for the next year. If you’re starting to assess 2017 in preparation for 2018 here are a few tips...
What are recruiters searching for in a good candidate? What qualities does a good candidate possess that makes them the right candidate?
Ever wonder what’s at the forefront of a recruiter’s mind when they’re making a hiring decision? Well, wonder no more. Recruiters have revealed the top three most important factors they consider when making a hiring decision. I’m going to share each of them with...
Did you know that subjective traits play a critical role in the evaluation of your candidacy and the determination of the recruiter to hire or not hire you? Wouldn’t it then be to your benefit to know exactly which traits are the most important to recruiters when making a hiring decision? Of course it would! I’m going to share with you the eight traits that recruiters said play a determining factor in their deci...
Have you ever wondered how you can get paid more for the work you’re already doing? Or, how you can prove that you’re promotable? Executives often ask us how they can prove that they should be paid more or how they can position themselves to earn a promotion.
First, you need to understand that your employer is assessing the value that you create in relation to how much you cost. Clearly, they will pay you wel...
Last week I was reading through LinkedIn’s recent 2017 Global Trends Survey and was intrigued to see that 35% of recruiters stated soft skills assessment as one of the leading factors affecting future recruiting trends. With a more competitive job market, employers are saying that culture fit and soft skills are becoming big game changers in the screening and hiring process.
With this in mind, the challenge then b...
When writing your resume it’s easy to get stuck in the rut of using the same verbs over and over or even using vague, generic phrases applicable to every candidate in the job market. I advise my clients to avoid generic and overused phrases like: responsible for, duties included, expertise in, skilled at—and find some creative alternatives for some overused action verbs such as managed, created, and developed. I...