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Predictions about the Future of Gen Y at Work by Lindsey Pollak - Jun, 2011 As another cohort of young professionals enters the workforce this graduation season, I’ve been pleased to see some more positive articles about Generation Y appearing in the media. Sure, the members of this generation are still young and have a lot to learn, but, these articles assert, maybe they’re not as “entitled” and “coddled” as older generations feared. Finally some good press for today’s twentysomethings! I’ve be... |
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Want to Serve on a Non-Profit Board? Put Your Business Hat On. by Dawn Lennon - Jun, 2011 It lifts us up when we do "good" for others: Help our neighbor, donate money to charity, volunteer at an event, or serve on a non-profit board. Non-profit board positions are platforms from which we can lead, engage support, and help more people. Some people "collect" board appointments to look important and influential. Others can't get beyond operational details to focus on the long-term. Many are so uncomfortable wi... |
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How to interview and illustrate skills that are a reach by Miriam Salpeter - Jun, 2011 What are the skills you need to demonstrate when you apply for jobs? It’s usually not very difficult to identify what employers are looking for; their 3000-word, in-depth job descriptions don’t leave much to the imagination. Many firms also post videos, have Facebook sites and Twitter feeds touting their organizations and why you might want to work there. Skip these resources at your own peril — they are telling you exactly... |
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Why you’re not getting the job by Miriam Salpeter - Jun, 2011 It’s one of the most difficult and frustrating questions to face. Job seekers usually don’t receive feedback from hiring managers or interviewers, let alone hear why their resume may not have been selected for an interview. Instead, they are left to wonder if there is something wrong with them. I don’t advise job seekers rely too much on the old stand-by reasons why they didn’t get the job: ageism (they want a 25-year old, ... |
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How You Should BE for an Interview by Thomas J. Denham - Jun, 2011 What happens during the interview will determine your future. Make no mistake, you are a commodity and the most successful job hunter is the one that can close the sale. Your Goal: Convince the interviewer that you are absolutely the best person to fill the position. Remember: Ultimately, every question an interviewer asks you is related to one simple question: “Why should I hire you?” All of your long hours of hard w... |
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College Graduates Need A Budget by Bob Roth - Jun, 2011 When students graduate from college and begin to work and earn a salary, it makes sense for them to establish a budget. Unfortunately, that process can be both eye opening and frustrating. That is because most young adults will not earn enough money to pay for everything they think they need. “Budget: A mathematical confirmation of your suspicions.” -- A. A. Latimer The first realization will be that employees do not ... |
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How to Utilize Numbers to Create an Accomplishment-Based Resume by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Jun, 2011 When writing a resume, one of your biggest challenges is figuring out how to get the message across that you’re a results-maker. One of the best ways to get this done is by using numbers. Quantifying what you’ve accomplished helps the hiring manager envision what you can get done at a new company. Want to know how to get it done? Here are some tips to consider. Look at the Amount of What You’ve Accomplished A great way t... |
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3 Techniques to Avoid a Boring, Never-Gets-Read Resume by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Jun, 2011 Writing resumes can be tedious—and even stressful at times. If any of us could help it, we’d probably write one resume, create a blanket e-mail that read, “Here I am! Hire me!”, add the e-mail address of every hiring manager on the planet, and then hit send. But we know this isn’t the way to go—which is why we create different resumes for each job. The problem is, that oftentimes our resumes manage to look the same anywa... |
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3 Tips for Writing Your First Resume after Being Fired by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Jun, 2011 There’s often nothing more shocking than being fired from a job. Not only is it difficult to lose an income, but the stigma attached to it can be difficult to overcome. For some, the idea of applying for a new job after being fired can be overwhelming. How do you tell a prospective employer that your old employer decided to let you go? There are ways to create a resume that doesn’t rain on an already-muddy situation. Let’s ... |
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3 Ways to Ease the Monotony of Resume Writing by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez - Jun, 2011 It’s true that everyone can get tired of writing resumes. But the reason for it isn’t usually laziness; it’s that the process can feel so tedious. Having to sit there and think about everything you’ve accomplished in your career can be overwhelming, especially since you have to incorporate different information into each resume every time you apply for a different position. The process can sometimes be so tedious that it ... |
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