By: Kim Robinson I recently met with a soon-to-be college graduate who was struggling with the “what next” question. It’s something a lot of people wrestle with, but for college grads, it holds unique challenges. Many are entering the
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By: Kim Robinson I recently met with a soon-to-be college graduate who was struggling with the “what next” question. It’s something a lot of people wrestle with, but for college grads, it holds unique challenges. Many are entering the
By: Meredith Masse Since I started working in the world of talent management and organizational development and effectiveness, I have asked leaders in a variety of roles this question: “How DO you determine who are your high potential
By Steve Ford Leadership development continues to be an important strategy, supporting organizational growth in all types of economies. This is driven not only by growth of the company with resulting promotions and increasing leadership complexity, but
By Clark Jenkins Writing a good resume takes preparation and practice. Employers receive hundreds of resumes per job posting; therefore, it’s important to make your resume set you apart and provide a good first impression. The increased
Most job seekers approach writing a resume, and their job search strategy, the wrong way. They begin by listing their job chronology as their resume, including just about everything they have done in their jobs such as
For new college graduates, entering the job market is an exciting time. As a recent graduate, there are many skills I learned in school that I was excited to apply to my first job, and yet I
I spent the first 15 years of my professional life knowing something was “off” in most of the jobs at which I toiled. In some cases, the reason for the poor fit was obvious: a company culture
The recommendation section on the LinkedIn profile is one of the best marketing tools available for professionals looking to build trust, credibility and interest. Why should you ask for a recommendation? A LinkedIn recommendation – especially a
With hiring on hold for now and employers increasingly wary of whether another economic slowdown is in store, employees should be extra cautious to avoid committing anything that may damage your career. For the past few years,
Last week a client called me with a dilemma: “My new company has a Business Casual dress code. There are a lot of people I need to influence. How do I make my appearance appropriate and professional?”