3 Examples of Great Personal Branding
Personal branding can be a real stumper for many people. It’s hard to look at yourself objectively, especially when it’s to think about your assets. With personal branding, you are not only thinking about your assets, you are thinking about what you want to be known for. I believe a great way to help understand something is to define it ...
Continue ReadingAvoid These Seven Killer Cover Letter Mistakes
The student’s resume was impressive. The formatting was impeccable, the content was excellent, and he did a great job of focusing on accomplishments instead of job duties. If I were an employer, I would have been impressed. Then I looked at his cover letter and imagined the employer tossing that perfect resume into the trash bin. Many college students and ...
Continue ReadingCommon interview questions — and how to answer them effectively!
Every hiring manager has a different set of go-to interview questions. In a recent survey by our company, we asked more than 650 managers in the United States and Canada to name the single question they ask that provides the most insight about a job applicant. Responses ranged from classic queries (“Where do you see yourself in five years?”) to ...
Continue Reading5 Effective Work Habits for Fresh Graduates
Being new in the working world, I am sure you are eager to show off your new-found skills and knowledge. However, out there in the working world some basic work habits can increase your productivity. Being consistently effective with your work increases your chances of early success in your career. The five effective work habits are: 1. Volunteer for ...
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