Author Archives: ronda
How to Succeed in Your Next Review
No matter where you work, regular reviews are an important component of your career development. Whether reviews are annually or even once a quarter, it’s key that you go into it prepared. A review can help make your case for … Continue reading
Career Tips: How to Leave Your Job with Grace
Finding a new position is no easy task. Finding a new position while currently employed can be even more difficult. Once you find a new job, you’ll have to put in your two weeks notice and look forward to your … Continue reading
The New Résumé: How to Showcase Your Skills in 2012
For an executive-level prospect with over a decade of experience, the résumé has gone through great changes since they last went on an interview. With social media networking, online portfolios and more becoming mainstream for job hunters, no longer does … Continue reading
To Move on or Ask for a Raise: Which is the Right Move?
With signs that the economy is slowly recovering, many employees are beginning to think about the benefits and raises they want from their company. After tightening the belt for several consecutive years, some feel that now is the time to … Continue reading
The Facebook Dilemma: How to Keep Your Life Private and Your Employer Happy
In the present age of social media, it’s not uncommon for a potential employer to review your Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn profiles before making a hire. But asking for your login information? While not a pervasive trend just yet, more … Continue reading
Bridging the Gap: How to Get Promoted as a Woman in the Workplace
Despite the gains made on behalf of women in the workplace over the decades, they are still woefully underrepresented when it comes to executive positions and promotions. In fact, four out of ten businesses worldwide have no women represented in … Continue reading
3 Career Tips for the Long-Term Unemployed
Whether you’re just a few years out of college or a seasoned executive, the current job market has left many on the job hunt unemployed for the long term. A recent AARP study showed older workers were unemployed for an … Continue reading
Setting Yourself Apart: How to Win a Senior Position
At this point in your career, if you’re looking for a senior or executive level position, you know the basics. Asking questions during an interview, wearing a suit and doing your “due diligence” are all common sense to you. But … Continue reading
How Social Media Can Help Your Job Hunt
Last week we discussed how to leverage LinkedIn for your job hunt. As a professional networking site, it’s easy to see the advantages of LinkedIn. But what about the rest of the social media universe? Facebook, Twitter and other social … Continue reading
Leveraging LinkedIn: How to Use Social Media in Your Job Hunt
If the last time you were on the job hunt was a decade ago, then you might be using some antiquated resources for finding a new position. Asking friends, searching job boards and reading the newspaper might be a good … Continue reading
