Today’s job seekers use social media for many things. From dating, to shopping, to keeping up with family, social media has become a place to make friends, review new restaurants and yes, find a job. In fact, 73 percent of job seekers have successfully been hired from social media. If you want to use social […]

The job search can be a stressful time. Whether currently employed or not, during this transition, job seekers often feel the pressures of finding a place that suits their needs as well as their desires. That means when a potential employer reaches out, it’s cause for celebration. Of course, the excitement is often short lived […]

The résumé is a necessary evil and the job seeker, recruiter and hiring manager can all agree on that. What can’t be agreed upon is exactly how that document should be formatted and how it should look. Luckily, there are some guidelines that you can employ to raise your chances of being employed. Don’t Duplicate. […]

Why is email etiquette important in the interview process? Because having professionalism within emails is important and shows the recruiter or hiring manager, you have respect for yourself, the company and the recruiter. Every step taken in the interview process is noticed, no matter how big or small. According to Image and Etiquette, “90% of […]

There’s been some good news in the world at work. Job satisfaction is on the rise and that’s something employers should be excited about. Of course, that doesn’t mean all employees are whistling their way to work. Chances are, you’re here because you fall into the group of not-so-satisfied employees. Have you hit a point […]

Ever since I can remember, I have always loved learning. From Pre-K to college, I excitedly went to school every day because I knew my educational possibilities were endless. The value of learning is immeasurable to me and I take advantage of every opportunity. Upon graduating college in May, I couldn’t help feeling sad that […]

There’s a nip in the air, the leaves are changing and we are all breaking out our sweaters and coats. Yes, it’s that time of year again. It’s November, and as we begin to wrap up the month, it is time to reflect on everything for which we are thankful. Most people’s thoughts turn towards […]

There are a lot of rules out there about how to get ahead in business (without really trying). Many of them have been told and retold so often over the years that we think they’re unquestionably true. Chase your passion. Keep your nose to the grindstone. Fake it ’til you make it. Think outside the […]

A job interview can be as nerve-racking as a first date. You dress up, formulate answers to every question they could possibly ask and then fight your anxiety in the hopes of making a strong first impression. But, imagine how strange that first date would be if you only prepared to answer questions without asking […]

Since 1996, the American Payroll Association has held a national campaign during the week of Labor Day. National Payroll Week (NPW) is a time to celebrate America’s 150 million wage earners and thank the payroll professionals who pay them. Through contributions, collections, reports and deposits, their efforts supplied approximately two trillion dollars collected by the […]

Today’s workforce is saturated with commentary of how to be a good leader, but nobody gives you a road map showcasing what it takes to become that leader. With a 2014 Bersin by Deloitte survey revealing that leadership is the highest-priority issue businesses face, it’s important to know what it takes to become the leader […]

Whenever I hear people say they are struggling to find work, the first question I ask is, “Do you have a LinkedIn account?” The answer is always the same: “Nah … uh, well … I think I know what it is. Someone tried to add me as a friend once. It’s like Facebook, right?” Actually, […]