How Not to Quit a Job

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There is a right way and definitely a wrong way to quit a job. When you leave, you don’t want to do it in a way that burns any bridges or does damage to your career. Here are some things to avoid when leaving. 1. Using the possibility of leaving as a bargaining chip This… Read more »

Following-Up After Sending the Resume

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You have submitted a job application. Now the wait begins. Time passes, and you hear nothing. You wonder, should you contact the hiring manager for information? The short answer is yes. In fact, following up can work to your advantage by showing your interest and enthusiasm in the position. In a recent survey of human… Read more »

What to Avoid on the Resume

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Your resume is your calling card. It’s how you sell yourself, how you capture the attention of the hiring manager. So, it’s important to make every word count. To make sure of this, there are certain things you need to avoid on your resume. They either aren’t needed, or may actually work to your disadvantage…. Read more »

Regaining Your Motivation After the Pandemic

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The past year has been a difficult one for many people. Jobs and lives have been disrupted. The stress and anxiety have taken a toll, and many are battling feelings of frustration and even a sense of despair. But as more people get the vaccine, a sense of normalcy is beginning to take hold. Now… Read more »

Making the Most of Your Time During the Job Search

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For many, searching for a job is a stressful process. It can time consuming and more than a little tedious. There is a lot to do – researching companies, putting together resumes and cover letters, networking, maintaining a social media presence, and keeping track of everything. Here are a few tips to help make the… Read more »

How to Write an Effective Cover Letter

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If you are planning a job search, you know one of the most important tasks is writing a resume and cover letter. Although some human resource people have questioned the need for cover letters, most career advisors agree it is still important and can help you sell yourself and land a job. When writing a… Read more »

Professional Social Media Sites

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When the subject of professional social media sites comes up, most everyone naturally thinks of LinkedIn. And there’s good reason for that. With almost 550 million users, it is far and away the most popular work-related social media site. But it isn’t the only one. There are many more out there that are geared toward… Read more »

Developing Mental Toughness for Career Success

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Mental toughness. It’s a phrase often bandied about these days when people discuss how to get ahead and be successful. You need to have mental toughness, they say. What exactly is it? Most people would probably say that it includes some measure of perseverance and resilience, a willingness to face adversity. Here are some tips… Read more »

How to Highlight the Most Valued Job Skills on a Resume

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Recent university research has found that there are four skills employers appear to value the most – communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem solving. Workers who have developed these skills can increase their pay by as much as 20 percent, according to research. If you are looking for work, highlighting these skills on a resume is… Read more »

How to Cultivate Creativity

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Creativity. At one time, the people who cared about it the most were writers and artists. But no more. Now it’s a skill that is in demand at many different companies. As technology has advanced and the world has become more complex, people with analytical skills and creativity are needed to solve the complex problems… Read more »