Be Responsible (not invisible) Online to Land the Job You Want
Social media research is an extremely powerful tool in a recruiter’s screening arsenal. And if you’ve read any career advice articles recently, you’ve probably come across one warning you about the dangers of posting irresponsibly on social media. True, social media blunders can cost you a job. In a recent Harris Poll survey of over […]
Go Ahead. Impress Me!
“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Cliche? Maybe. True? Definitely – especially when you’re starting a new assignment or direct position. At work, first impressions matter – a lot! Supervisors and co-workers naturally size you up within the first few moments of meeting you, making snap judgments based on: the […]
Ahead of the Game: How to get tomorrow’s job skills TODAY in Middle TN
Once upon a time, you could make yourself more promotable by simply taking a class or learning a new software program. But in today’s fast-changing workplace? It takes a lot more to get ahead. In addition to continually developing new skills and learning new ways of operating, you also need a modern set of “soft” […]
4 Ways to Impress that Recruiter Before You Even Say, “Hello!”
We’ve said it before: You never get a second chance to make a first impression. But did you realize that a recruiter’s initial impression of you as a job candidate may actually start forming well before the interview? It’s true – and it’s up to you to make sure that opinion is a positive […]