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Introducing the “5 Simple Things” Series
Let’s face it. A job search can be overwhelming. Job boards, LinkedIn, professional networking, researching companies, interview prep, impressing hiring managers and recruiters, etc., etc., etc. It’s A LOT to deal with. This is why so many otherwise strong candidates...
Job Search Networking Strategies (That Actually Work) w/ Example Networking Scripts
by Lezlie Garr, CCTC, CPRW When is the best time to start networking? It’s now—the best time is now. And, let me just say that if you’re anything like me, you’ve heard this piece of advice before, and it irritates you because you think to yourself, ‘Sure, it’s...
New webinar! Steer Your Career: Learn from the Experts What it Takes to Land Your Next Job
JOB SEEKERS: Ever wish you could listen in on a recruiter and a hiring manager discussing what they want from you?? From Resume Leslie: "In October 2020, I sat down with long-time hiring manager Greg Leos (Founder, Career Focus Network) and long-time recruiter Liz...
4 Resume Tips for Landing Your First Job Out of College
By: Daniel Lorenzo | Marketing Manager for Let’s Eat, Grandma ————— Congratulations, new graduate! You’ve worked hard and made your way through four intensive years. You’re ready for the real world, and now you have that prestigious piece of paper to prove it. As...
Professional Networking: Get moving – It’s the only way to get going.
My favorite marketing slogan of all-time is Nike’s iconic, simple yet very effective “Just Do It”. We have all seen it. The commercial spots, magazine spots and online ads have almost become ubiquitous at this point. Spotlights of athletes (and sometimes even...
Adjusting To The Latest Changes In Professional Networking
No matter how digital we get, the value of in-person networking isn’t going away. While it’s true that the use of Artificial Intelligence in job recruitment has help companies cast a wide net and then narrow it down quickly, you can always set yourself apart by having...
Working From Home in Our “New Normal”
“Necessity is the mother of invention”. Never has a proverb or phrase been more relevant to our lives right now than this one. With much of the United States on a virtual shutdown, millions of office workers are being asked to transition to a “Work From Home” (WFH)...