Q. Although this has never happened to me, I was wondering if you had any pointers on improving your relationship with your employer if something goes wrong from the beginning. I feel it is important to understand how to deal with this in the professional workplace, especially for new employees. A. If this hasn’t happened to you yet,…… Continue reading Admitting Mistakes Sooner Than Later Saves Jobs
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10 Quick Ways to Clean Up Your Social Media Profiles Before Your Next Interview
Picture this scenario: after weeks of sending out applications and cover letters, you finally land a job interview with your dream employer. You are all ready to go – dressed up, resumes in hand, your winning smile and firm handshake in perfect form – when you realize that you forgot to go through your social…… Continue reading 10 Quick Ways to Clean Up Your Social Media Profiles Before Your Next Interview
Job Postings: Respond Sooner Than Later
Unless you want a part-time gig at McDonald’s or Sears, don’t bother responding to online job posts that are more than two weeks old. The average listing duration of PR job postings has dropped dramatically over the past few years. Recruiters from several agencies recently told me that once traditional 30-day job posts are gone forever,…… Continue reading Job Postings: Respond Sooner Than Later
Why It’s Important to Have a Career Portfolio
We’re all familiar with the image of the recent Art and Design graduate showing up at their first interview clutching an enormous portfolio of work samples. Although the graduate has her art degree, in this profession, the interviewer almost always asks to see some physical examples of the work before a hiring decision is made. Unless…… Continue reading Why It’s Important to Have a Career Portfolio
Networking Your Way to Your First (or Next) Job
In Entrepreneur magazine, Richard Branson, CEO of Virgin, said: “The first step on the road to success is building a network.” You probably already know how important networking is in landing the job you want. But this can seem like a huge job. Where do you start? Be a Joiner Every college and university has…… Continue reading Networking Your Way to Your First (or Next) Job