• Is Your CEO Executive Resume Missing These Three Must-Haves?

    Executive resumes for CEOs are held to a higher standard on multiple levels. An effective CEO resume must deliver metrics-driven accomplishments while having visual appeal, an organized message, and a clear focus.A CEO resume needs to deliver its message with an "I know who I am and where I am going" type of spirit. The executive resume must show respect to the reader by clearly outlining the CEO's value.Some CEOs mistakenly include everything but the kitchen sink ...
  • Leveraging Your Personality Type for Stress Management During the Job Interview Process

    As I sit down to write this story on how the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) tool can help us deal with stress during the interview process, I can't help but feel a bit stressed myself.I need to get ready for a workshop later this week. Each time I've attempted to sit down and prepare this morning, my brain has filled up with a litany of other things to which I need to attend. My plate is plenty full, and yet ...
  • 3 Ways the Gig Economy Can Improve in 2018

    The gig economy has come under constant fire in the past year, and rightfully so. Giants like Uber have been exposed for abysmal treatment of their workers and their toxic cultures.However, these aren't the only factors giving gig companies a bad rap. With low pay and no opportunities for advancement, these on-demand positions are viewed by many workers as "jobs between jobs." People tend to put up with these ...
  • How to Create a Better Job Description in 3 Easy Steps

    At the risk of giving away one of my well-kept secrets, I want to discuss the best ways to improve your results when it comes to posting ads for open jobs.As a third-party recruiter, I am often amazed by the candidates who apply for senior-level IT roles that have absolutely nothing to do with their actual backgrounds. Over the years, I have gotten resumes from sales clerks, administrative assistants, ...
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  • How to Ace Your Next Job Interview

    If you manage to get through the application process and reach the interview table, it can be tempting to rest on your laurels. The company invited you to interview. That must mean the hiring manager likes you, right?Yes, but you're not in the clear just yet. The last thing you want to do is fail the interview because you failed to prepare.Recently, I had the chance to speak ...
  • 20+ Ways to Boost Employee Engagement Immediately

    Given that 85 percent of employees worldwide are not engaged at work, it stands to reason that many employers will be looking for ways to tackle this challenge in their own organizations.Below are some easy ways you can start improving employee engagement right now:1. Support Employee Health
  • How — and When — to Ask for More Money

    If you've read my column before, you probably know that I'm generally an advocate of changing companies every 3-5 years. On top of giving you extra experience, switching employers has the potential to bump your pay up considerably.Sometimes, however, you'll need to get a raise by sticking with your current employer.If you want the best chance of landing a raise of more than 2-3 percent, you'll want to ask for it when your role has undergone a significant evolution. ...

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