Job search tips, interview prep, and career growth advice from the Profiles team for creative, marketing, and tech professionals.
Although digital communication has been prevalent for some time now, it seems like we’re still in our infancy when it comes to basic smarts and manners about what is acceptable in an online message. Failure to think through an IM or email in the workplace could possibly hurt your reputation, offend your co-workers, or even…
This year marks the bicentennial of the War of 1812. Most people don’t really remember the War of 1812. What was it about? Who did we fight? Who actually won the war? The most noteworthy thing to come out of the war is our national anthem: “The Star Spangled Banner,” written by Francis Scott Key…
The thought of changing jobs is daunting in itself, but the fear of being discovered while searching scares many away from ever seeking a better opportunity. Here are a few tips on how to effectively look for a job, without making your co-workers and supervisors suspicious. 1- Understand Your Situation Before you delve into your…
Congratulations! After weeks of polishing your resume and cover letter, scouring the internet for job opportunities, and passing multiple rounds of interviewing, you have landed a new job. Well done, but now the real work begins. While working for a staffing agency, I have seen candidates both excel and fail. However, if you follow these…
Maybe you’ve seen it. Your friend posted a new Profile picture from her weekend at the beach… as her LinkedIn Profile photo. As Dr. Phil would say: “What where you thinking?” Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for the beach. And I have a love for those adorable baby pictures, too, but not for a…
A white paper explaining the true difference between 1099 and W2 contractors Is your business really aligning costs with contractors? As corporations do more with less, 1099 contractors are often the path of least resistance for many businesses. While convenient, misaligning 1099 contractors can lead to extra costs, inefficiencies and liabilities. Utilizing contract professionals is…
In most companies, the person responsible for the first line of resume reviews is often the most junior person on the team. Unfortunately, that person is not really interested in recruiting candidates, so catching their attention is very difficult. As a recruiter for a creative, marketing and IT staffing agency in Baltimore and Washington, DC,…
It’s a fact for many of us that our work can be very stressful. Long hours, straining commutes and lack of sleep all contribute to our low energy and high stress levels. Sometimes, it can feel as if we can’t even stop for a lunch break. When it comes to fueling our bodies with nutritional…
This past weekend was full of big hats, fancy bow ties, and high hopes as we cheered on our favorite horses at the Kentucky Derby. I was personally cheering for “Creative Cause,” thinking it was a very suiting name for Profiles. But in the end, there was only one winner wearing the Garland of Roses.…
Volunteering is a great way to gain useful career knowledge and benefits, while giving back to your community; for unemployed job-seekers, it can be a great “resume filler” for a period of time between jobs that reflects initiative as well as good citizenship. You may find it to be a great networking outlet to mingle…