Personal Branding Blog — January 23, 2019 — January 23, 2019 No surprise that in this economy more and more people are toying around with the idea of changing careers. For some, such a change represents an opportunity; for others, it may be a necessity because their industries are shifting, shrinking, or becoming extinct. The … Continue reading How to Change a Career Not a Job
Category Archives: Career Development
New Year, New Career?
Brian Devane — January 11, 2019 — January 11, 2019 The New Year nearly always brings thoughts of finding a new job or creating a new challenge or opportunity. We reflect on the year previous and go about setting New Year’s resolutions. Many resolutions revolve around getting fit, reducing alcohol consumption and saving money more … Continue reading New Year, New Career?
How to Finally Land a Job from a Freelance Job Board
Taylor Gordon — January 2, 2019 — January 2, 2019 athree23 / Pixabay You may think of freelance job boards as a place with work that doesn’t pay well. But recently, I saw my highest paying client post an ad looking for more writers on a job board. There were also other companies posting projects … Continue reading How to Finally Land a Job from a Freelance Job Board
5 Tips for Creating a Cover Letter that Stands Out
Jared Atchison — December 26, 2018 — December 26, 2018 When you decide to apply for a new job there is a ton of information you have to give and steps you must take. Before you stand a chance of getting an interview you must prepare your resume and cover letter. The reality of the … Continue reading 5 Tips for Creating a Cover Letter that Stands Out
Ways to Find Your Purpose and Plan Your Career
Personal Branding Blog — December 18, 2018 — December 18, 2018 Studies show that lifelong careers are not the norm anymore and statistics prove that an individual is expected change careers three times during their professional lives. Therefore, if you are not satisfied with your current career, below are four tips to help you find … Continue reading Ways to Find Your Purpose and Plan Your Career
4 Signs You’re Not Ready to Quit Your Job
Taylor Gordon — December 17, 2018 — December 17, 2018 Working in my business full-time is one of my greatest accomplishments. I set my own hours, I work from home, and I get to choose what projects I work on. Despite my satisfaction with the career choice, I always tell aspiring full-time business owners to … Continue reading 4 Signs You’re Not Ready to Quit Your Job
False Start: Dump the Job and Find a Career
Morgan Blehm — November 15, 2018 — November 15, 2018 Isn’t it strange that, at the age of 18, we are expected to know what we want to do for the rest of our lives? It hits like a ton of bricks, slowly falling right on your shoulders, weighing you down and hoping you fail. … Continue reading False Start: Dump the Job and Find a Career
Pre-Employment Assessments Aren’t Only for Skills Testing
Sandra Hess — October 31, 2018 — October 31, 2018 With today’s record-low unemployment rates fueling a fiercely competitive job market and hiring costs on the rise, finding qualified candidates is not enough. Today’s employers want to find the “right” qualified candidate. Certainly, employers want candidates with the right skills, but they also want candidates … Continue reading Pre-Employment Assessments Aren’t Only for Skills Testing
How to Avoid Being Laid Off
Steele Champion — October 25, 2018 — October 25, 2018 Trick question, you can’t avoid being laid off. That’s not entirely true, unless you’re the CEO or owner, there is not much you can do, if anything, to avoid being laid off from your job. The right question should be, if you get laid off … Continue reading How to Avoid Being Laid Off
How To Answer ‘What Are Your Career Goals?’
Brian Devane — October 23, 2018 — October 23, 2018 If you have been practising for interviews at all you more than likely have come across common interview questions such as How To Answer “Where Do You See Yourself In 5 Years time?”. No matter what way the question is worded you still need to … Continue reading How To Answer ‘What Are Your Career Goals?’