As we start to close out 2018, it’s a good time to look back on what we’ve learned about the modern workforce to make predictions about what will happen in 2019. Understanding the changes that are likely to affect the nature of work, the workplace, and hiring decisions will make you more savvy about the
Work Perks: Get On-the-Job Training for Your Next Gig
Whenever the topic of training comes up in performance or goal-setting conversations, employees often groan. For much of the working world, when we think of “training” we think of hotel conference room with stale snacks, a monotone speaker, and—if we’re lucky—maybe one or two takeaways from the entire day-long ordeal. Or maybe it’s a badly
Have You Updated Your Resume Lately?
Although most serious job seekers know how important it is to update a resume when looking for a new job, much of the workforce forgets about their resumes once the job is acquired. This is a huge mistake. Your resume is your first impression, your portfolio of accomplishments (not just skills!), and your chance to
Networking 101: Never Eat Alone
A lot of people in the job market are really bad at networking. Really bad. And the reason is simple: people in general are bad at networking. Maybe we’re bad at it because we don’t really know what it is. Maybe we’re bad at it because we don’t want to put ourselves out there, or
How to Set Achievable Goals and Get the Job You Want
Most great adventures start with a great dream. Dreams of success, or wealth, or stability, or even happiness. The trouble with dreams, though, is that they’re not measurable. How do you know you’ve succeeded? Dreams are what inspire us. They help keep us going. But they can’t be a measure of success. For that, we
Five 5-Minute Resume Fixes
While it is absolutely in your best interest to have a professional create your resume when you are job hunting, sometimes opportunity knocks and you have to apply for your dream job ASAP. YIKES! When time is of the essence, try these quick fixes to help improve your chances of nabbing that interview! KEYWORDS: Scan