Human Resources
5 Tips for Writing a Resume When You’re Changing Careers
1As a professional resume writer, I often get questions from friends and family members about the finer points of crafting the perfect document. While many people want to know whether... read more
5 Standout Things to Bring to Your Next Interview
It may seem obvious. You were invited to an interview with the hiring manager or recruiter. They beckoned you because they like your resume and believe you are qualified for... read more
4 Career Decisions That Highly Successful People Make
As I become more experienced and more successful in business, I’ve begun to realize that most successful people don’t make a lot of money because they are lucky or because... read more
Five Tips for Improving Your Resume
3When seeking a new job, your resume is likely to be the primary tool for conveying your personal brand in written form. Unfortunately, many resumes are similar and get lost... read more
Before and After: What Takes a Resume from Blah to Blockbuster?
It’s been said that first impressions are lasting impressions. Fair or unfair, people make instant judgments about you. In Blink, New York Times bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell brilliantly describes the... read more
9 Ways to Improve Your Summer Internship Program
Are you thinking about implementing an internship program at your organization this summer? Do you already have interns but aren’t sure what to do with them? It’s not too late... read more
Beyond Temp Workers: Low-Cost Employees to Hire on a Budget
2Hiring temporary workers can enable your business to take on needed staff without also taking on the responsibility for recruiting, hiring, screening, training, and providing benefits to new employees. According... read more
How To Onboard New Employees Efficiently & Effectively
Onboarding is necessary for setting a new hire up for success. Unfortunately, the first days in a new position are often chaotic, causing important information to fall through the cracks.... read more
Interview Advice: How a Tow Truck Pulled a Sales Career the Extra Mile
The person who really wants to do something finds a way; the other person finds an excuse. ~Author Unknown My informal study of car trouble, family crises, gridlock traffic, unexpected... read more
Marketing Recruiting is Broken Part 4: Guess Who Blew the Interview?
I am not ashamed to admit that pivot tables terrify me. I love that pivot tables exist and I am just enough of a data geek that I can pivot... read more
4 Ways To Use Google Hangouts To Make Better Intern Hires
In an ideal world, by the time you post your internship position on a job board, students will have already became familiar with and gotten excited about your employment brand.... read more
Great Resumes Include The “How.” Does Yours?
Resumes need to show how you add value to an employer – so you are the person they want for the job. This is a 2-fold process – first that... read more
6 Interview Tips For New College Grads
1Spring is upon us which means many new college grads are hitting the job market in search of their dream job or at least an entry level job that will... read more
A Job Search Homerun
Fourteen years post college, Matt DeMargel was Director of Media Relations and Promotions for the Durham Bulls. It was, after all, a natural fit since he grew up in St.... read more
Employee Referrals Missing The Mark? How To Identify and Fix Flaws
For plenty of companies across the country, slogging through resumes and cover letters just isn’t the best way to hire. There are millions of job seekers sending their resumes out... read more
