Developing communication skills"The art of communication is the language of leadership." — James Humes
The key to internal networking“Your network is your net worth.” says Porter Gale, an entrepreneur and expert networker. And you don’t have to go outside your current company to develop that network. In this article, we’ll discuss the importance of building your internal network as well as how to do it successfully and productively.
Building business and financial acumen“’Know your numbers’ is a fundamental precept of business.” — Bill Gates
The importance of being innovative and creative in the workplaceCreativity and innovation in the workplace means bringing forth new and unique ideas and putting them into practice. In this article, we’ll talk about how this is vital to the business world and to your own career.
The art of negotiation in the workplaceLearning the art of negotiation can help you in all facets of your career. But do you have to be a born negotiator or can you learn these skills? In this article, we’ll discuss the art of negotiation in the workplace and how you can develop the skills you need to succeed.
Learning to delegate effectively“Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and don't interfere as long as the policy you've decided upon is being carried out” — Ronald Reagan
What is a Resume Keyword-Scanner? And how to optimize your resume for ATS!Wondering how a resume keyword-scanner can impact your job search and how you can optimize your resume to get past Applicant Tracking Systems? Read on to find out all you need to know about ATS and beating the bots!
The complete guide on how to write a federal resume (with examples)Seeking a role with a federal government agency? Not sure how to maneuver the intricate application process? Dive into our comprehensive guide, complete with insightful examples, on crafting an effective federal resume.
Reinvent yourself for a new job“Back to Normal” is a phrase we’ve been hearing a lot over the past few months - and it means many things to many people. Normal, for many people, was safe. It was stable. And stability, or predictability, can keep people set in one mode for a long time.
How to change your career: know your situationStarting a new career is an exciting, energizing, and self-affirming experience. But getting to your new career can be stressful and overwhelming, especially when you didn’t leave your last role by choice. You can smooth this transition by being prepared and asking yourself the tough questions at the beginning of your journey.
Identifying a potential employer's valuesUnderstanding your own values is only the first step in the process of making a values-based career transition. It doesn’t do you any good to have a values inventory in hand if you don’t put in the time to make sure your values will be honored by a potential employer.
How to find a recruiter that's right for youSearching for a job can be tough, but you don't have to go it alone. Working with a recruiter could be helpful to find your next job, so we'll discuss the different kinds of recruiters and what they can do for you.