For college students, there’s no place like home for the holidays. And there could well be no better time to line up your next summer job. Think about it. The extended winter break offered by most colleges and universities provides an ideal opportunity to find a job that would be a great fit six months […] Read Article “College Students: Line Up Your Summer Job Over Holiday Break”
Getting noticed in the search for an ideal job can be challenging, so it’s no surprise that candidates have employed creative (and sometimes risky) tactics in their attempts to stand out. Among the successful attempts, one job seeker contracted a billboard outside of an employer’s office, another candidate crafted a cover letter that read like a […] Read Article “You did WHAT? 4 Daring Tactics Job Seekers Used to Get Hired”
Like nearly every facet of society, today’s job market has undeniably been influenced by technology and social media. Not long ago, presenting oneself to a potential employer was a matter of having a polished resume, a strong network, and experience to speak to. Today, applicants and job seekers must work with a number of other […] Read Article “Beyond the Resume: How To Present Yourself In The Digital World”
Recently, a Wells Fargo employee sent an email to the CEO of Wells Fargo (which he estimates has over 300,000 employees) asking for a $10,000 raise for himself – and all 300,000 of his colleagues, most of whom were copied on the email. While this email is unique in that it indirectly takes on the […] Read Article “How You Ask One Question Could Determine If You Get A Raise”
I grew up on a dirt road with folks who didn’t put much stock in things like personality tests or personal growth. It was more of a say-yes-ma’am-and-go-to-church kind of upbringing. Not that there’s anything wrong with that; it gave me a good foundation on which to stand. Now, removed from that environment as a […] Read Article “An Introvert’s Inner Strength”
Many different personalities show up at work every day. These distinctions between people and the way they work can present huge challenges if they go misunderstood. Using the Myers-Briggs assessment, you can reach a new level of understanding about your employees, the way they work and lead, as well as the way that your personality […] Read Article “Using the “Myers-Briggs” Assessment to Understand your Co-Workers and Employees”
Social media has become the universal domain for both recruiters and job seekers alike. Social media websites are essentially storefronts in the new marketplace for jobs. As the global leader in HR solutions, Adecco wants to better understand how people interact in this new marketplace: how they search for jobs, which platforms they use and […] Read Article “Adecco Publishes Global Study on the Use of Social Media in Recruitment and Job Searching”
With fantasy football drafts in full gear, it’s easy to see a few parallels between the research-based, tactical processes of drafting a great team and landing a dream job. Below are a few tips to maximize your job search that also translate into tactics for fantasy football. Organize your leads and look to eliminate risk […] Read Article “Taking On the Job Hunt Like a Fantasy Football Draft”
The game has changed in marketing. Traditional advertising and highly structured marketing campaigns are fast being replaced by more nimble approaches that feature content marketing as a means to raise awareness, build brand loyalty, and, ultimately, sell products and services. The revolution is already well under way. Studies show 44.9 percent of B2B companies plan […] Read Article “The Top 7 Skills for Content Marketing Jobs”
While it is often easier to notice the work and input contributed by an extrovert in the workplace, an important attribute of successful management is the ability to recognize and reward different work and leadership styles. Below are a few work and leadership styles to pay attention to in your own workplace. Developing a holistic […] Read Article “How To Recognize and Reward 5 Different Leadership Styles”