From the Great Depression to 9/11, Americans have united to overcome the nation’s challenges. Ours is a country of generosity, creativity, and innovation, and it is often in stressful times that these traits epitomize our best version of America. It seems every age must confront its calamity. How people respond from each generation is noteworthy, and shared...
What if that perfect job ̶ you know, the one that launches you to corporate stardom ̶is out there, but it just can’t find you? LinkedIn®, the premier social media networking platform for workers and employers, heightens your visibility and helps you connect with businesses looking for your specific skills. It’s sort of like Facebook for the working […]
Everyone deserves a fair chance. That’s the motto of Greyston, a certified B-Corporation whose mission is to “create thriving communities through the practice and promotion of Open HiringTM.” Since 1982, Greyston founder, Bernie Glassman (1939-1918), lived this mission by hiring virtually anyone, believing that respecting and trusting in the capabilities of...
Are you stumped every morning about what is appropriate to wear to work? You could take a chapter from the likes of the late, iconic Karl Lagerfeld with his variations on a black suit, sunglasses, white button-down shirt, and black gloves. Or, simplify with several Hilary Clinton-like pantsuits or a drawer full of eponymous Steve Jobs-style […]
You never get a second chance to make agreat first impression. That goes for your resume, too. Even though you know you’ll dazzle the recruiter and hiring manager with your story, if you can’t get your foot in the door, you are wasting yours and your recruiter’s time. Your marketing documents must match your presence; if not, you’ve […]
With Labor Day behind us and the kids back to school, now is the time for companies and potential employees to connect. As hiring managers hurry to place people ASAPin unfilled positions from the dog days of summer, job seekers will be happy to know that September and October are two of the hottest months in the […]
When Ben Franklin said, “Lost time is never found again,†he hadn’t had the pleasure of applying for jobs in 2018! Lengthy hiring processes should be yesterday’s news. Employers have no time to waste with the current job market tighter than a college graduate’s necktie. Now is a good time for your company to take […]
If you’ve ever needed another reason to quit smoking, it’s this: Depending on your profession and where you live, you might not get hired. Don’t even think about applying at UMass Memorial Marlborough Hospital, WellSpan Health in Pennsylvania and Maryland, or Cleveland Clinic and The MetroHealth System in Ohio if you are in healthcare and […]
Arguably, the most fascinating Washington hearings lately have been the Mark Zuckerberg grillings by Congress. They revealed key takeaways for social media platforms and ISPs regarding privacy protections, but more valuable on a personal level were the reminders that once you are online, you are EVERYWHERE! There may be consequences for what we post every...