Relocating? Breaking into the field? Looking for that next career step? It can seem overwhelming and even a little bit intimidating. Where to start and how? It all starts with a conversation with the right people. The old cliché “It’s not what you know but who you know” still holds true today. No one will…
Whether you’re looking for a job or already have one, it’s important to keep an updated resume on file. Similarly, it’s important to continually update a list of references. Here is some insight into the world of reference-checking: “References are Available Upon Request” You don’t need to waste precious resume page space to indicate that…
One of the most popular formats of resumes used today, using the combination style resume could be advantageous to your job search, if you are a particular type of job-hunter. What is a Combination Resume? Page One: showcase your skills, accomplishments and qualifications Page Two: continue the solid format of a chronological and functional resume…
Many of us who are looking to our full career potential often ask: “Should I invest in obtaining a Master’s degree?” There is no easy or right or wrong answer. However, there are a few factors which should be taken into consideration when making such an important decision. Find Your Passion Specializing in a particular…
For this blog I’ve decided to mix it up a bit. Instead of writing about my knowledge of staffing and recruitment, I want to share something truly inspiring. My mother sent me an email with a link in it yesterday and, to be perfectly honest, my first instinct was to delete it. I figured it…
For my blog this week I have decided to take a break from writing about resume tips, networking events, salaries and counter-offers and have instead, decided to dip into more of the fun places to go out in and around the DC metro area. Now that the end of summer is near, everyone is looking…
As a proud Penn State alumna, the scandal and recent sanctions have made the past couple of months rough. But I won’t start to rant on whether or not Joe Paterno should have done more, if his statue should have been torn down, if the library should be renamed, or any other arguments I frequently…
Leading others can be one of the toughest things to learn in your career. Many master their craft, but never develop the skills required to motivate and inspire their team. In a recent article published by the Wall Street Journal, titled “How to Develop a Leadership Style,” I came across 6 defined styles of leadership…
Learning how to get motivated and stay motivated is one of the best lessons we can learn. Whether we are trying to stay motivated at work or trying to keep our energy levels high while working out, staying motivated keeps us moving forward when we really would rather just sit down and take a load…
We have all heard the clichés, “Putting your best foot forward” and “First impressions make lasting impressions.” They ring ever more true when interviewing for that job. Regardless of the job title many opportunities are lost on first impressions. The winning edge to landing that job can be as simple as getting back to the basics. Here…
