Ready for the best resume writing tips that will get you noticed? Resume writing can be daunting, but it’s crucial to ensure your application stands out from the competition. According to recent statistics, 84% of resumes are rejected for being impersonal, 54% for not being tailored or customized, and 45% for not having a cover letter (Source: Zety). To help you craft a resume that…
When you think about the prospect of a career change, you might feel a bit overwhelmed. However, people change careers all the time. In fact, research shows that the average person changes careers three times during their lives. In fact, 53% of U.S. adults who quit their jobs in 2021 did so in order to make a career change. Changing your career is certainly possible,…
You’ve got the skills and experiences necessary to excel in the job, and you know that if you can just get half an hour to chat with the hiring committee, you’ll be able to build a great case. However, there is one barrier between you and this chance – your resume. Many of us have finely tuned resumes that we’ve worked on for years. Others…
Career development is often a hot topic when it comes to employees. After all, this is how staff are able to enhance their skills and abilities and prepare for future roles or promotions. Some of the best organizations strive to provide quality career development to their staff member. It is estimated that losing an employee can cost 150 to 200% of the employee’s salary. Implementing…
Are you ready to get promoted in 2023? Then this post is for YOU! As we near the end of yet another year, it may seem like 2022 went by very quickly. The winter holidays are often a time for us to reflect on the prior year and set forth goals for the future. While many of us like to think about personal and family-related…
Networking as an introvert is easy. If you are introverted like me, you may often get a bit anxious when it comes to things like happy hours, mixers, and different networking events. After all, mingling with large groups of people is not typically a favorite activity for us. However, I’ve learned over time to not only become more comfortable navigating the world of networking as…
Have you ever heard someone express, “Fake it ‘til you make it?” This is a fairly popular cliché that essentially encourages imitating confidence and competence until you develop it. It can be seen as a way of getting something without putting in the effort. While it is a catchy-sounding phrase, the reality is that fake it ‘til you make it doesn’t work! Don’t get me…
It’s everyone’s favourite time of year, performance review season! The performance review process can be a bit stressful at times. However, adequate planning and preparation will help employees feel ready for the meeting, and managers will make it a meaningful experience. Let’s take a look at some essential preparation tips for both employees and managers. Preparing for a Performance Review as an Employee Some employees…
When it comes to things like career development, personal preferences and personalities can have a strong impact on how you learn, grow, and interact with others. Regardless of your personality type, there will be situations where you need to leverage your strengths for success. This is true for both introverts and extroverts. Here are four career tips for introverts to help you grow and succeed. …
Do you ever feel uncomfortable in meetings because you don’t feel like you can actively participate? For some people, meetings may simply be so participative that they don’t feel they can get a word in. Others might not be able to contribute to a meeting because they don’t have ideas that others would be interested in. In reality, introverts often feel that contributing during a…
