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Is That Hiring Company Ghosting You?
Can you imagine a world where companies devote as much energy and resources to the job candidate experience as they do to the customer experience? Nice dream, eh? Unfortunately, reality is not so
Learn Job Search Skills Like Any Other Skill
Candidates, Accept Help Like a Pro A fellow career coach and I were recently comparing notes. Most of our conversation was about the joy and gratitude we feel with every conversation and every
No One Will Ask for Your “Elevator Pitch”
There is no such thing as an Elevator Pitch! The “elevator pitch,” also known as a 30-second commercial, comes from the idea that you should be able to deliver it between floors on
Communicate How Your Employees Affect Your Bottom Line
Employee Communication and the Bottom Line Motivating employees is a real art. But it’s easier said than done. Employee communication and engagement are techniques that are cultivated over the lifetime of a career,
To Give or Not to Give: The Office Gift Season
Holiday Gift Giving Do’s and Don’ts A recent survey found that 41 percent of employees say that the number one holiday gift they want from their boss this year
Personal Finances and Career Satisfaction
Three Steps to Better Manage Personal Finances and Boost Career Satisfaction Did you know that financial literacy directly correlates to your personal and professional success? The bad news is that poor financial literacy in corporate America is negatively impacting most employees’ professional
The Real Reason Your Résumé is Being Ignored
The Real Reason Your Résumé is Being Ignored Job hunting can be an incredibly frustrating process. You’ve brushed up your résumé, written a solid cover letter, and have been applying
Finding Opportunities for Mentorship for People of Color
How Leaders of Color Can Support C-Suite Diversity Through Mentoring The benefits of having a mentor have been widely studied and discussed. Professionals who have
How to Create A Corporate Environment That Embraces Gender Diversification
How to Create A Corporate Environment That Embraces Gender Diversification The business world is long overdue for a wakeup call, especially when it comes to understanding the value of the blended
