How do I prepare for the interview?When you get called for an interview, you might feel a mix of emotions including excitement, fear and probably everything else in between, but you should feel proud of yourself as getting in the door is an accomplishment in itself. But you also have to prepare realistically as this is where the hard work begins.
Developing presentation skills“You can have brilliant ideas, but if you can’t get them across, your ideas won’t get you anywhere.” — Lee Iacocca
Developing emotional intelligence“If your emotional abilities aren't in hand, if you don't have self-awareness, if you are not able to manage your distressing emotions, if you can't have empathy and have effective relationships, then no matter how smart you are, you are not going to get very far.” — Daniel Goleman
Developing communication skills"The art of communication is the language of leadership." — James Humes
Building business and financial acumen“’Know your numbers’ is a fundamental precept of business.” — Bill Gates
Being innovative and creative“To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle, requires creative imagination and marks real advance in science" — Albert Einstein
Is gig employment a good strategy for me?Think about this - during your job search, have you noticed more and more job listings for freelance or contract positions?
Art of negotiating“Let us never negotiate out of fear, but let us never fear to negotiate.” — John F. Kennedy, Inaugural Address, 20 January, 1961
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)Applying for a position with a federal government agency? Wondering how to jump through the hoops of the application process? Read our complete guide on how to write a federal resume with some helpful examples to get your started.
How to write a follow-up email after an interviewThank you notes aren’t a thing of the past — they can actually help you get the job you want, today. In this article, we’ll discuss why following up after an interview is important and how to write a follow-up letter to get you noticed!
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.