Loose ends exist. Unfortunately, many jobs from which we depart don’t have a silky smooth “tally ho!” transition. Oftentimes, things are ugly, and the departure is even uglier. It might be because it was your fault. But a lot of times, it can be the employer’s fault , too. It goes both ways. So what… Read more »
Top Thing You Should Never Do in a Job Search
The top thing you should never do in a job search isn’t a secret. But many people do it anyway. It something that is so alluring that it’s almost irresistible. It preys upon our hope… and our fears at the same time. What is the top thing you should never do in a job search?… Read more »
Employee Engagement Does Not Equal Loyalty
Employee engagement is a phrase being used by many HR professionals these days. Sure, every human resource professional wants their company to be known for a fun, hip, and cool workplace where people are literally battering down the doors to work there, and job turnover is low. After all, keeping employees are in their best… Read more »
Résumés and Online Portfolios Need to Pop in 2015
Résumés and online portfolios need to stand out visually, from this point forward. Why? Humans, are, for the most part, visual creatures. And we pay attention to things that catch our eye. We simply can’t help it. This is now becoming true with résumés and online portfolios. While we’ve resisted the urge to make our… Read more »