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  • How Much Does Culture Really Matter When Working Remotely?

    How Much Does Culture Really Matter When Working Remotely?

    5/19/2022

    You have switched to working remotely or going “hybrid.” Does company culture matter when you are working from home? The answer might surprise you.
  • How to Nail Your Next Virtual Interview

    How to Nail Your Next Virtual Interview

    4/7/2022

    Video interviews have officially become the new normal. While many basic tenants remain the same as in-person interviews, there are a few unique aspects to consider.
  • Career Opportunities in Mid-Size Arts and Heritage Organizations, Before, During, and After COVID-19

    Career Opportunities in Mid-Size Arts and Heritage Organizations, Before, During, and After COVID-19

    10/7/2021

    Prior to COVID-19, careers in mid-size D.C. arts were thriving. In the midst of the pandemic, not so much. But what does the future hold? Let’s take a look at how career opportunities in this sector have fluctuated.
  • Employees want a strong culture and a great experience

    Employees want a strong culture and a great experience

    8/24/2021

    The employee experience and employee engagement go together, but they are not the same thing. One is not necessarily better than the other. Continue on to learn more!!!
  • How to Stay Socially Connected with Your Team While Working Remotely

    How to Stay Socially Connected with Your Team While Working Remotely

    3/26/2020

    Building resiliency during difficult times is one of the hallmarks of society, but how do you do it while feeling isolated?
  • How to Answer “Why Should We Choose You over Someone Else?”

    How to Answer “Why Should We Choose You over Someone Else?”

    3/10/2019

    One day you’ll face a recruiter asking, “Why should we choose you over someone else?” Here’s how to prepare the best answer to this question.
  • How to Respectfully “Break Up” with a Recruiter

    How to Respectfully “Break Up” with a Recruiter

    2/13/2019

    In any relationship, ghosting someone when you want to “break up” is considered rude and cowardly. Relationships with recruiters are no exception. If you’ve decided the recruiter you’ve been working with, or the job they are advocating for, is not a good fit, you need to come clean. Here are som...
  • 5 Summer Team Outings You Can Try

    5 Summer Team Outings You Can Try

    7/2/2018

    Summer is finally here, and it's the perfect time to get your employees out for some bonding and fun. Want to break up the day-to-day monotony but not sure what to do or where to go? Here are our top five suggestions for summer outings that will show your staff just how much they’re appreciated.
  • The Difference Between What a Good Candidate and a Great Candidate Says During an Interview

    The Difference Between What a Good Candidate and a Great Candidate Says During an Interview

    4/11/2018

    A good candidate might say all the right things. But a great candidate will say all the “wow” things. Here are some examples of how a good candidate might answer standard interview questions as compared to a great candidate.
  • What You Should Do Before Leaving for Vacation—And What You Should Do When You Come Back

    What You Should Do Before Leaving for Vacation—And What You Should Do When You Come Back

    12/16/2017

    By prioritizing the following action items before and after your vacation, you can ensure a smooth absence and pleasant reentry to the working world.
  • How to Answer: “Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years”

    How to Answer: “Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years”

    12/4/2017

    At one point, "where do you see yourself in five years?" was a great question. It let interviewers gauge your ambition, or lack thereof, as well as your thought process. Slowly, it became a cliché. Yet, it’s still asked. Here’s the best way to go about answering it.
  • How to Offer Training and Development to Show Employees You Value Them

    How to Offer Training and Development to Show Employees You Value Them

    10/9/2017

    There are big benefits to your business when you offer training and development to your employees. Engaged employees are more productive and less likely to leave. Here’s how to offer training and development to show your employees you value them.
  • Why You Should Think Twice before Accepting an Offer with a Competing Company

    Why You Should Think Twice before Accepting an Offer with a Competing Company

    3/20/2017

    Sometimes you should think twice before accepting an offer with a competing company. Experts say hopping to another job that isn’t right either could lead to career suicide.
  • Do Group Projects Limit My Opportunity to Grow Individually?

    Do Group Projects Limit My Opportunity to Grow Individually?

    11/24/2015

    Now the group project has rolled back around, this time with stakes a lot higher than your GPA. Your professional reputation is on the line, not to mention promotions.
  • Why the Outlook for Graduates in 2015/16 is so Promising

    Why the Outlook for Graduates in 2015/16 is so Promising

    9/10/2015

    2015 is proving to be one of the best year’s ever for graduates seeking employment. According to Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc. forecast, this year’s crop of graduates is entering the strongest entry-level job market since the period of expansion that preceded the last recession. Companies are...
  • How to Continue Your Education While On the Job

    How to Continue Your Education While On the Job

    6/29/2015

    Tips to take control of your personal development.
  • Building a Career in Construction

    Building a Career in Construction

    5/29/2015

    Construction has historically had its ups and downs due to its direct ties to economic trends. Those in the industry know how hard construction was hit during the last severe economic downturn, but now the tides have changed. Construction is expected to see a large level of growth over the next s...
  • Taking Your Tech Skills to Healthcare

    Taking Your Tech Skills to Healthcare

    5/15/2015

    If you have been working in technology you probably already have heard there is a high demand for IT professionals. As organizations steadily become more digitized, skilled technical employees are needed to fill a variety of roles. Healthcare is one industry looking to add IT talents.
  • A Job With Great Leadership & Colleagues Matter Most. Now what?

    A Job With Great Leadership & Colleagues Matter Most. Now what?

    5/25/2021

    Often what matters when making a job or pivot is a strong reaction to something that troubled you in your former or current job. Knowing your answers will help you seek out situations that will be better for you. 
  • DC's Tech Industry and COVID: Where Do Mid-Sized Businesses Stand?

    DC's Tech Industry and COVID: Where Do Mid-Sized Businesses Stand?

    4/15/2021

    Information and communications technology (ICT) businesses, along with other types of tech companies routinely come to D.C. to put down roots and pursue the many opportunities that await.
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