In June, I had the honor of serving as the CEO for One Month of Adecco Group North America. Beyond my month-long journey, I had the opportunity to compete against 49 other CEO’s of different countries with the prospect of securing a spot at the global boot camp and becoming the Global CEO for One Month. […] Read Article “CEO for One Month: Thoughts on Preparation”
Let’s be honest, you never remember anything like you remember a first. The first time you ride a bike. The first time you fall in love. The first time your infant takes a step. All of our firsts are breathtaking, messy and glorious. Your first job is no exception. That may be why #FirstSevenJobs has […] Read Article “Lessons from Stephen Colbert’s #FirstSevenJobs”
With the apparent destruction of the USS Enterprise in the newly released film Star Trek Beyond, the crew will have no choice but to seek employment elsewhere. At Adecco, we know how difficult finding a new job can be and if you need real help making yourself stand out among other candidates, check out our […] Read Article “Star Trek Resumes: The Job Hunt and Beyond”
The modern workforce now includes employees spanning three distinct generations. While all employees are inherently different despite age, differences between these generations do follow common themes– each has its own knowledge, strengths and weaknesses. Managers must know how to work with them all to maintain a successful business. If you understand a little bit about each […] Read Article “Multi-generational Employee Motivation”
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re well aware that the U.S. is in the midst of a heated election. But that’s not the only political contest happening at the moment. “This year in politics is the World Series, the Super Bowl and the Stanley Cup rolled into one,” said Matt Keelen, a former […] Read Article “2016 Presidential Election: Start Your Career on the Campaign Trail”
Elite athletes spend countless hours over the course of years on the training necessary to develop their skills. The trophies, medals, awards and recognition help to define who they are. So we must wonder, what happens when an athlete decides to leave professional sports? How do you determine “what’s next? The Moment You Decide This […] Read Article “Redefining a Life: Transitioning out of professional sports”
The rise of the Gap Year Let’s be real: there’s pressure to plunge right into college or work after you receive your diploma – from parents, teachers, and even your fellow classmates. But what happens if you veer from the norm and explore the territory – otherwise known as the gap year – between high […] Read Article “The Gap Year: Finally, A Third Option”
Savannah Graybill was selected to intern directly for our CEO. We asked her to offer advice to the next CEO for One Month intern. She gave us internship tips that anyone can use to set themselves apart. It’s almost here! Your big shot at scoring the internship of a lifetime is approaching…are you ready? I’ve been tasked with […] Read Article “5 internship tips from a CEO’s apprentice”
As we all know, summer internships are a terrific way to showcase your talent to a potential employer, network with professionals in your chosen industry, and most importantly, learn about yourself! Through exposure to the ins and outs of this process over the last few summers, I’ve picked up some practical tips that are sure to help […] Read Article “3 Tips to Land Your Dream Internship!”
LinkedIn is known by hiring manager, recruiters, and job searchers as the social networking platform for businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations. It is, after all, the world’s largest professional network — and there are over 300 million users to prove it.