As organizations head back to the office, opportunities for mentorship and promotion of remote workers are in question. Does working from home equal less visibility and therefore fewer possibilities for growth and advancement than in-office employees? Can remote workers make the connections with senior staff and other mentors to help them ascend to higher-profile roles […]
As part of our series on Women Business Owners, we recently sat down with Laura Gross, President of Scott Circle Communications, to learn about her founder’s story and her agency’s focus on “PR with a Purpose.” Read on to learn about Laura’s path to ownership and her advice to other women who are thinking about […]
By Samantha Nguyen For many of us, 2020 was filled with a lot of challenges. With a new year in front of us, we can take steps forward to set ourselves up for success by establishing new goals—both personal and professional. On the professional side, you may want to upgrade your SEO knowledge, improve your […]
We know job applications are a lot of work–especially when you may be applying to multiple jobs every week! To speed up the process, it’s tempting to send out the same generic cover letter with every application. If you want to catch the attention of busy recruiters, however, an effective cover letter is a must. […]
Because of COVID-19, large social gatherings are currently not an option which makes traditional networking a challenge. Networking opportunities like conferences, local industry events, and happy hours are now replaced by video calls from our living rooms. Given the situation, how do you leverage the tools available to keep on top of your networking game? […]
In the latest of LinkedIn’s additions to the every-growing network platform is lies the “#OpenToWork” feature. Designed for those who are currently employed but in the search for new job opportunities, this feature lets recruiters know that you are actively job searching despite already having a position. To enable it simply go to your LinkedIn […]
These days, I often find myself interviewing with companies on Skype and Zoom. My original setup to prepare for a video interview was simple: I used my laptop with a built-in microphone and camera, cleaned up the area behind me, and I was good to go. While this basic setup worked fine, I began to […]
LinkedIn Profile Optimization: A Crucial Part of Your Job Search Strategy If you’ve found yourself by choice or necessity in the position of looking for a new job, we want to make sure you’ve got the best career tools in support of your search. With 33 million Americans suddenly and sadly in the position of […]
Your resume is a marketing document; it shows hiring managers why you are the best candidate, so it needs to make a stellar impression while giving them access to the most relevant information. While crafting a winning resume can seem like a challenge, it doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Whether you are hoping […]
During some downtime due to COVID-19, maybe you should consider sharpening up your resume and LinkedIn profile? Have you fully optimized your resume with the right keywords to get noticed by recruiters and hiring managers? Resume keywords are crucial because recruiters rely on AI-driven internal recruiting systems (otherwise known as Applicant Tracking Systems or ATS) […]