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There’s a right way to give your two weeks notice. Find it, and you’ll enjoy professional relationships to build on for years to come. Unfortunately, the pitfalls strewed across the path to a proper resignation are numerous, and stumbling can damage your chances for that stellar reference.
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How to Answer: “What is Your Dream Job?”
12/4/2017
What is the best way to answer, “What’s your Dream Job?” While you don’t want to set the bar too high, setting the bar too low can make it sound like you don’t have goals and aspirations. So how do you find that middle ground between “I want it all” and “anything will do?” -
How to Answer: “Tell Me About Yourself”
12/4/2017
It seems like such a simple question, but “tell me about yourself” is notorious for wrecking many interviewees’ chances to make positive first impressions. Turns out there’s a simple formula, and we’ve got you covered. -
When it comes to New Year’s Resolutions, if procrastination is one habit you’re trying to break, there’s no time like the present to start cobbling together a career improvement list. Why start early? Find out.
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Is Your Ego Hijacking Your Job Search?
10/23/2017
Bragging. Speaking over people. Talking down to others. These are signs that your ego is hijacking your interview, and if this sounds like you, keep reading, because your behavior could be costing you jobs. -
7 Things To Never Say During A Job Interview
10/21/2017
Even if you’re sitting at a table drinking coffee together, a job interview is not a friend-to-friend talk. In fact, there are some things you should never say during an interview. Here are seven of them. -
Are You Born a Leader or Made into One?
2/17/2017
A common question that comes up in leadership conversations is whether leaders are born or made. What do you think? Find out if the experts agree. -
By the time I get to the last round of interviews for a job I am usually so exhausted and convinced that they want someone else that negotiating a contract is not even on my radar. I can remember saying, “Yes,” before my last employer even finished her sentence about what my salary would be. I di...
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While some industries anticipate employees coming and going and are prepared for it, others struggle with a high level of employee turnover. Find out what's causing it.
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How to Interview the Right Way
3/23/2015
How to Interview the Right Way...or what a CHRO would tell you about how to interview. -
Geronimo’s Winding Path
9/25/2023
As I entered my 30s, I realized that I didn't want the next decade of my life to look like the last decade. In my 20s, I was constantly hustling and striving for the next thing - taking hits in my health, energy, and relationships. -
How to Use Active Listening in an Interview
12/29/2022
One of the best ways to prepare for job interviews is to develop active listening skills. Learning how to masterfully use verbal and non-verbal cues to fully participate in a conversation will help you land the job and be successful once you’re hired. -
“Workplace authenticity” is a frequent topic of conversation among HR professionals. What does it mean to you as a job applicant, and how can you figure out whether you will be able to bring your true self to a new employer?
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When you begin a job search, you may not know exactly what you want in a potential employer.
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How to Gracefully Approach Negotiation
10/10/2022
Learning the art of negotiation will have a positive impact on your life and help you excel in multiple areas of your career. -
Should you use a recruiter or self-search to land your next role? Well, the answer is, it depends on what you are looking for…
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Warning Signs Your Potential Employer May Not Understand Your Needs as A Younger Jobseeker
9/29/2022
You are in your 20s. You are interviewing with someone in their 50s. How will you know if your needs are in alignment? -
One in four workers are planning to find a new position before the end of 2022. If you are one of them, what hiring, and job search trends should you be aware of?
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Your view on COVID is different than your employer’s. What do you do?