If you’re looking for a new job and you get an offer that pays less than you’re used to earning, should you accept it? As with so much in life, the answer is not a straight yes or no. You’ll need to weigh your own immediate needs, your long-range career goals, and the current employment…
Read MoreWhen you are searching for a new job, networking plays a major role. But what if you’ve had your fill of crowded happy-hour-type events or breakfast mingles? Those traditional forms of networking are good, but sometimes they don’t make sense. Either circumstances require them to change their format, or they just don’t line up with…
Read MoreIt’s wise to assume that a potential employer will check out a candidate’s LinkedIn profile. Is yours ready to impress? The LinkedIn profile is a key piece of professional branding. It’s one of the first things that rises to the top when someone Googles you, says Jasmine Sandler, digital marketing advisor and social media keynote…
Read MoreMentoring is nothing new. It has been around since the legendary Greek hero Odysseus left his servant Mentor in charge of training his son while he went off to fight the Trojans. Today, mentorship programs are common in all types of fields, including business. Basically, mentorship is an ongoing relationship in which one person influences…
Read MoreHas your business been able to maintain operations during the COVID-19 pandemic? Are you taking the long look at how to move forward? The people on your team will play a crucial role in advancing your business goals. Do you have the right players in the right slots? Are they all performing at the top…
Read MoreAs a professional looking to advance your career, you may have asked yourself, “Is a master’s degree worth it?” How badly you need a graduate degree to advance your career depends on several factors. A graduate degree is expensive and requires a significant chunk of time. Most programs take two years of full-time coursework. “Tuition…
Read MoreThere are many ways an organization can provide employee feedback and develop its people into leaders. Some popular examples include weekly one-on-ones with senior management, weekly department meetings, open door policies, new-hire mentoring, and 360 performance reviews. Of course, not every feedback type will be a good fit for your organization — there can be…
Read MoreIs there a more profitable way to navigate a networking happy hour than to grab a drink and a snack and start mingling? Yes, and our networking event tips will help you make the most of it instead of heading straight home after a long day. Your time is valuable. Networking with intention increases the…
Read MoreIs finding a new job one of your 2020 goals? Get ready now to stand out in the employment market by updating your resume. You’ve gained valuable experience over the past year. Updating your resume gives you the opportunity to highlight your current value as a candidate for a future employer and showcase your best…
Read MoreConsider this scenario: You’ve accepted a job offer, and when you tell your current employer you’re leaving, they extend a counteroffer to get you to reconsider. Now two companies are bidding for your services. This is a good thing, right? Not necessarily. It might give a confidence boost to feel wanted by two employers, but…
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