Tag Archives: Career
Resume Gaps and Wild Card Jobs: Get Hired DESPITE the Gap
Many of us have had gaps in our employment history or ‘wild card’ jobs. Here’s a guide to help you make sure that you tell your story to your advantage, instead of having it hurt you.
Tips to Breeze Through Your Next Phone Interview Without Getting Blown Over
Some Do’s and Don’ts for getting through your next phone interview. Don’t worry, we will make sure you make it to the second round!
Don’t Be Afraid of Opportunity
Last Tuesday, I received a phone call from the CEO of a start-up I worked for in college…
From Facebook to the Tube: One Sports Anchor’s Crowdsourcing Story
Sportscaster Adam Lefkoe has taken a one-way channel that has historically pushed news on people and turned it into an integrated, interactive two-way channel.
My First 6 Months in the Real World
As cliché as it sounds, it’s hard to believe I have been working for six months now. I just recently hit the six month mark in Ogilvy & Mather’s digital arm, Neo@Ogilvy. There have been ups and downs for sure. I have made mistakes, reworked projects, redone them again. Then, for good measure, I’d re-do
Branding As Women: The Time is Now
Women have the opportunity to make a BIG difference and change things NOW! We are a majority, coveted demographic and powerful economic force. The numbers don’t lie: -52% of the work force -60% of college students -66% of global spending -51.3 % of global wealth starting businesses 2 to 1 -51% of all management, professional
Build YOUR Personal Brand, Not a Bobblehead-Brand!
It is easy to hit the brain’s snooze button and mindlessly agree with everyone – especially with those in positions of authority (experts in your field, your boss, established media outlets). We blindly accept every order from management, leave positive comments on every blog we see, cruising around life like a sheep that can type. But you know what? Sheep don’t get anywhere. Neither will you if you don’t voice your own opinion and blaze your own trail every now and then.
Job Search Tips: The Truth About Your Job Title
Job titles can often become a very controversial subject for many people. In reality, the most important aspect of your job should be what you actually do. Your job title should not really matter as long as your responsibilities are aligned with your goals. In reality, however, the truth seems to be that job titles are very important.They designate pride and self-respect as well as respect amongst your peers and your network.
Build Personal Brand: What You Can Learn From The Happiest Person on Earth
How the happiest person on the entire planet can teach you an unlikely lesson on personal branding success.
Personal Positioning: Start-up vs. Corporate World—My Decision
For anyone, job hunting can be stressful, overwhelming and difficult. For those actively searching for jobs now, opportunities are scarce and the first job that appears remotely related to an individual’s interests is normally as good of a choice as one can hope for. But if you’re one of the lucky few given the luxury of choosing between several options, how do you gauge which job offer is right for you? Here’s some criteria that I examined this past week, when I was pitting two job offers against each other:
