Developing a Handbook for Wearable Technology at Work

We’ve entered another new era in technology – and this time, you can wear it. Maybe it’s a pair of Google glasses that feature a computer with a small LED display. It is voice activated, and users can scroll through menus to take photos, shoot videos, upload files, search the web, check email, and more. […]

How Much of Your Past Should You Include on Your Resume?

There’s no single “one-size-fits-all” resume. The key is to present yourself as the right candidate for the job. Include relevant information that best positions you for success and makes you stand out among the competition. The most effective resume is the one that gets you hired. It takes an employer approximately six seconds to make […]

Start Hiring for the Future

Loyal employees are at the heart of successful companies. When people feel fulfilled in their jobs, they go above and beyond to help their organizations – and they tend to stay with them for the long term. How can you find long-serving talent that supports your ongoing mission and vision? The key lies in avoiding […]

Does Your Networking Strategy Include This HUGE Problem?

If you find yourself struggling to make more career friends and foster professional connections, you probably need to reexamine your networking strategy. Effective networking takes time and effort, but it begets great rewards. As you build relationships, remember, it’s not all about you. Instead of a “What’s in it for me?” mindset, approach every networking […]

What Does Your Employment History Say About You?

Your employment history may comprise up to 85 percent of your resume. It tells a prospective employer how long you’ve performed duties and realized accomplishments relevant to the job being offered – so if you had any doubts about its importance, you can put them to rest. In fact, your employment history may be the deciding […]

Employees’ Demand for Workplace Flexibility Continues to Grow

Recent research supports a premise that’s long been acknowledged by employees across virtually all industries – probably since the first time a worker kissed his kids goodbye and left the family farm to work outside his home: We need more flexibility and work/life balance. It’s not limited to working parents versus singles or dual-income-with-no children […]

Writing a Cover Letter that Stands Out

As an introduction to your resume, your cover letter should be a distinctive piece that immediately sets the tone and helps you stand out among the competition. Since hiring managers spend an average of just 10 seconds reviewing each cover letter they receive, how do you best make this happen? Personalize ItInstead of cutting and […]

Should You Accept an Internship after Graduation?

If you’re preparing to graduate from college, don’t eliminate a post-graduate internship from your options or fall to the myth that internships are for current students only. Companies all over the world are seeking recent grads to add to their teams. Internships offer not only experience, but in many cases, pay and benefits, networking opportunities, […]

Increase Office Productivity by Taking a Break

Did you know that Albert Einstein is thought to have conceived the theory of relativity while he was out riding his bicycle? John Trougakos, assistant professor of management at the University of Toronto, is one of many experts who contend that workers need to reenergize by taking regular breaks from mental tasks. Mental concentration, Trougakos […]

Kick Start 2014 with these Job Search Tips

The world is gearing up for the Olympics –and who doesn’t love the pride, passion and Cinderella stories that emerge as athletes break records, scale new heights and enter uncharted territory in achieving lifelong aspirations? Okay, so that’s just a little bit dramatic. But what better time than now to think about jump starting your […]