Archive for April 2012
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 a single piece of paper suffice. If you’re in the job market for the first…
Read MoreTo 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 be rewarded for their hard work and sacrifices. Whether it was foregoing a raise last…
Read MoreThe 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 employers are asking for social media login information to dig deeper into a candidate’s background…
Read MoreBridging 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 senior management. While the “glass ceiling” may be less prevalent today, advancing as a woman…
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