All businesses, even the most stalwart enterprises, operate in a sea of constant change. Lately, many firms have found themselves navigating complete business transformations. Whether brought on by digital disruption, economic shifts, mergers and consolidations, workforce upheaval, or other factors, business model transformations can be very choppy. So a The key is transforming the company culture
If you’re on the hunt for a new position, you know how important your job search toolkit is to your success. The key components of your toolkit include updated documents (resume, cover letters, etc.), a polished online profile, and an extensive professional network. These pieces work together to give you the best shot at landing
I was speaking with a business friend of mine, a CFO who had been out of work for several months due to a company reorganization. He was looking for advice on how to approach a job opportunity. It was a position in which he could hit the ground running and save the company a considerable amount
As a recruiter, I’ve spoken with hundreds of job seekers. Along the way, I’ve noticed a pattern: Most people want to do what everyone else is doing. They don’t want to stick their necks out, take big risks, or do anything “crazy.” Here’s the problem with this line of thought: Many companies get hundreds of
In an ideal world, we’d all have hours on end at our disposal to learn how to write a resume and tailor it to each position we apply for. In reality, nobody has that kind of time, so we have to strike a balance between working efficiently and creating attention-grabbing job application materials. Sometimes, the best
Article by Todd Duncan Time is your greatest resource. If you struggle with managing it, you likely have not yet harnessed the power of daily disciplines. As the biblical book of Proverbs says, “He who neglects discipline despises himself.” The most powerful decision you will ever make for your productivity is the choice to build
Over the years, career coaches have grown in popularity. Once seen as a luxury only top executives could afford, they are now thoroughly mainstream. The shifting perception of career coaches may have something to do with the increasing complexity of the workplace. Professionals are switching jobs more frequently, and companies are searching for ways to empower and retain their
A great resume can further your career. The stronger it is, the more interviews you’ll land. An excellent resume can even get you headhunted! However, no matter how good your resume is, it can’t do all of the heavy lifting in the job search process. While it can make a fantastic first impression and provide employers with
If you’re interviewing for a remote job or work-from-home job, you’ll need a great answer for the “why do you want to work from home?” interview question. You’ll also need a good answer for this if you’re asking your current employer for permission to work from home. So we’re going to look at the best
When you have bad credit, it can feel like you’re a second-class citizen. The only debt products available to you are typically predatory and high interest, while a mortgage is pretty much off the table entirely. You may have trouble being approved for a rental, and utility companies might require a deposit to set up