Practicing Empathy
Brené Brown is a researcher who has specialized in studying shame for most of her career. Her recent book, I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn’t): Making the Journey from “What Will People Think?” to...
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Embed from Getty Images Brené Brown is a researcher who has specialized in studying shame for most of her career. Her recent book, I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn’t): Making the Journey from “What...
View ArticleCharisma on Command
What’s the difference between the people who get the job, get the promotion, or get all the attention and the ones who don’t? In many cases, it’s charisma. You may not know how to define it, but you...
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15 Minutes to Better Interviews
Russell Tuckerton wants to do you a favor. He’s the author of 15 Minutes to a Better Interview: What I Wish EVERY Job Candidate Knew. In his 20 plus years of experience in tech, he’s served in...
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Holiday Notes
Embed from Getty Images It’s the most wonderful time of the year, at least according to Andy Williams. For some of us, not so much. Here’s a list of resources to help you navigate the holiday season...
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LinkedIn’s Most Requested Skills (and how to get them.)
Embed from Getty Images A great blog post by LinkedIn talks about the most-requested skills in employer job postings. I’ve re-posted it here. The post includes links to LinkedIn’s training courses....
View ArticleRed Flags in the Interview Process
Embed from Getty Images I’ve written many times that interviewing is very much like dating. You go through the same phases: attraction, flirtation, getting-to-know-you meetings, and finally, a proposal...
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Guest Post: Choosing a Resume Format
(Guest post by Resume Genius) Before you write your resume, you need to pick an appropriate resume format. The best format for you personally will depend on your work experience, relevant skill set,...
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A Fresh Start for Your Job Search
States are opening up, and companies are retooling their workforce. Some workers might not be returning after the pandemic, for health reasons or simply because their priorities have changed. You’ve...
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5 Steps to Help you Bounce Back from a Layoff
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, approximately 3.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits during the last week of March this year, a new record. The global pandemic has placed...
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