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Are You Thinking About Leaving Your Job?
It is comforting to have a regular paycheck and a familiar job. However, more and more professionals are contemplating looking for or actively seeking a new job. According to new Gallup data, that is about 55% of the workforce. The survey also said the number of workers who are extremely satisfied with their current position…
Don’t Get Left Behind – Protect Your Career Despite the AI Revolution
Proactively manage your career and stay ahead of AI. We often hear that AI is coming for your job and career. You should take a deep breath and think proactively about your future, career, and work in general. Do you remember the introduction of ATMs many years ago? Who would have thought walking up to…
Your Resume: Make Your First Impression Count
As you navigate through your professional journey, a well-crafted resume acts as a powerful tool in your personal marketing strategy. It serves as your representative when you’re not physically present and tells the story of your career. The ultimate goal of a resume is to secure an invitation to an interview. To achieve that, it…
You Are in Control: Be the CEO of Your Career
As the workplace continues to undergo significant transformations, it’s beneficial to realize that you are the CEO of your career. Gone are the days of traditional career ladders and guaranteed promotions. It’s now up to you to navigate your path to success. To thrive in this dynamic environment, you must adopt a strategic mindset, remain…
Evaluate Your Resume Before You Hit Send
The purpose of this checklist is to assess how well your resume meets conventionally accepted resume principles and to identify areas of improvement to increase your chances of being selected for a job interview. Your resume generally receives less than a 30-second review when first received by a prospective employer. Therefore, it is critical that…
This Season of Change is the New Normal
Yes, change happens; it’s inevitable and part of the process of living. Few things remain the same. Change can be positive or negative. The only thing you can do is to learn how to cope with and to manage it when it appears. The world of work has drastically changed how and where work is…
Capture and Track Your Work Contributions
Operate like a free agent – be ready to promote and manage your career It is to your advantage to capture and track your work contributions, project outcomes, accomplishments, lessons learned, and acquired skills to be successful. Make it your habit to conduct a self-assessment every six months or before performance appraisals. Many people are…
Don’t Wing Your Interview – Create a Strategy
It is quite an understatement to say, the world of work, hiring, and interviewing has changed. How and where and what we do for work is flipped, altered, or challenged. Interviewing is no different—so many questions. Should I shake hands? When asked to talk about myself, where should I begin? How and when should I…
Your Resume is Your Ambassador
A modern well-written resume is an essential tool in your personal marketing strategy when managing your career. It represents you when you are not physically present. It tells your career story. The goal of the resume is to get an invitation to an interview. It should present a coherent snapshot of your expertise and value…
