Texting, emailing, taking pictures -- and even making a call or two -- means we're on our phones a lot. As integral as this device and its apps are to our lives, there's a time and place for it, especially in professional settings. If you always choose a screen over participating in a conversation, you […]
When conducting a job search, you want the process to go as smoothly as possible. Here are 10 tips and reminders from hiring managers to help ensure you put your best foot forward, make a positive impression and ultimately land the job. And, if you're not actively searching for a job and interviewing, this guidance […]
Employee LinkedIn Profiles Reflect Your Company Brand As a company leader or business owner, you think about at least 20 important things at any given time. Yet chances are that not one of them is how optimizing employee LinkedIn profiles increases the visibility of your brand. Nor is it that employee LinkedIn profiles impact how […]
When faced with competing priorities in today’s busy world, responding to everyone who reaches out to you is a challenge, but responding noticeably late (or not at all) is detrimental to job and business opportunities. More broadly, a poor response time reflects negatively on you as a professional, and in turn, on your personal brand. […]
So, you’ve pushed back your keyboard and attended events to make new connections. Great start, since networking is the #1 way to find a new job and build professional relationships! But, what's the most effective networking strategy for following up with those who can help you land your next role or grow your business?