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The 8 Best Certifications for Career Advancement

Nov 12 2022
Want to strengthen your resume and increase your career prospects? Here are the top certifications you should consider.

Company Leaders Weighed in on Location-Based Salaries. Here Are the Pros and Cons

Nov 12 2022
The founder of Compt sought opinions from company leaders who have considered, implemented, or outright rejected location-based salaries. Here’s what she learned.

The Lifes Journey of a Global Job Search Coach

Aug 17 2020
Hi Everyone}, - Ken Zwerdling Here – Founder and CEO of Global Expansion. I’m really excited about our ability to help people find jobs around the world and to truly transform lives. It has been an incredible journey for me. Personally, professionally, spiritually, physically and emotionally.

25 Ways to Jump Start Your Job Search

Aug 17 2020
In these crazy economic times, many of us are wondering how long is this going to last? Will I be able to find a job soon? Is my current job in jeopardy? Do I have a comprehensive job search strategy in place that is better than everyone elses? There are 4 kinds of job seekers right now. The ones that are currently out of work, ones that are currently employed but are looking for new positions, the ones that may lose their jobs in the coming months and those that are looking for remote work.

Everyone Has a Plan Until They Get Punched in The Face

Aug 17 2020
So…. I know I am dating myself a little but back in the 80’s former heavyweight boxing champion of the world, Mike Tyson said “Everyone Has a Plan Until You Get Punched in the Face”. We have all been punched in the face, and the gut and any plans we use to have all gotten thrown out the window. We are being assaulted on all fronts.

Top 10 Major Reasons Why Your Job Search is Not Successful

Sep 16 2019
Do You Know The Top 10 Reasons Why Your Job Search is Not Successful? It’s because a successful job search requires a comprehensive approach – all pieces effectively working together. This Whitepaper provides detailed information on how to make your search a successful one.

A Career Coach and His Journey Through Time - The Winding Path

Mar 05 2019
It all started long ago in 1984 after I graduated from the State University of New York. I came back to live at our family’s home in Oceanside, Long Island (NY). At the time, there were no personal computers and there was no internet. During my years in college, we had typing rooms where we would go with our reams of typing paper and correction fluid.

A Much Smarter Way to Land a Great Job

Feb 27 2019
Greenville, SC - We can all agree that finding a new job is no easy task. If you're a recent graduate or a seasoned executive looking for a fresh new start or a transition to another industry, the world of job searching is never smooth sailing (It's usually constant, stormy waters with a couple of days of sunshine)

Top 100 Career Development Articles of 2018

Dec 18 2018
Here are the Top 100 Career Development Articles of 2018 - Resumes, Interviewing, Career Development, Human Resources

Is There a Holiday Hiring Slump?  Not Necessarily

Dec 04 2018
It is true that from Thanksgiving to Christmas a company’s hiring of new employees is greatly diminished. However, that doesn’t mean that if you are looking for a new job, you should wait until the new year. Just the opposite is true.

Finding a Job After Substance Abuse

Nov 27 2018
Staying productive and reaching goals is important, both for sobriety and long-term happiness. However, finding a job after an alcohol or a drug problem isn't always easy. Rather than assuming any chances are ruined, be prepared by knowing exactly what to expect.

The Right and Wrong Way to Prepare For a Job Interview

Nov 08 2018
Back in the 1984 when I graduated college, preparing for an upcoming interview was difficult. Mostly, you could really only prepare to talk about yourself. You were very limited in obtaining information about the company you were interviewing with. Perhaps you went to the library to see if there were any annual reports, newspaper and magazine articles or books. Fast forward 35 years and the amount of information available is not only endless, but it can be accessed from your phone.

Top 10 Reasons for Hiring a Recruiting Firm

Nov 01 2018
The number one reason to hire a recruiting firm is because there are unfilled positions critical to running your business. Recruiting firms provide high-quality candidates in a shorter time-frame than an in-house HR department.

Cover Letters – Do They Really Matter - Yes

Oct 24 2018
Cover Letters – Do They Really Matter? Yes they do, but not to everyone in the hiring process. An ATS software that initially scans your resume will pick up the use of your keywords in your cover letter but that’s about it. Try to optimize a few of the keywords you want to be known for.

Discover Over 10 Tips for Maximizing the Job Search Boards

Oct 18 2018
I remember over 10 years ago the major player in the job board space was Monster.com. It was during one Superbowl in 2010 that they did a major advertising blitz and shortly became the leader in the marketplace. Today however, there are more players in the space and some of the leaders have changed.

If Your Serious About Getting a New Job - You Should Hire an Expert Career Coach

Sep 13 2018
Do you need help getting started with your career search? Perhaps you need your resume professionally written, or you need to register on all the major job boards, or need help strategizing on what the best positions for you might be.

Does Your Resume Pass the 10-Second Test?

Sep 05 2018
A few weeks ago, while getting for a move, I came across my original resume from 1984. It was crafted on a typewriter on beautiful non-erasable paper during my final semester of college. Back in those days, resumes were sent by postal mail as there were no personal computers and of couPrse, no internet.

I Need a New Job - Why Now is a Great Time to Look

Aug 26 2018
Two of the best times of the year to think about looking for a new job are a few weeks after the new year in January as companies start with fresh budgets and right after Labor Day in September. School is back in session,

Why The Next Person You Hire Doesn’t Need to Be in Your Hometown

Aug 25 2018
In the old days, the hiring process was pretty predictable. You would look in the classifieds, see an advertisement for a job and you would send in your resume via snail mail and hope someone would contact you for an interview

What is the Process for Recruiting Staff Overseas

Oct 08 2017
hen your business is ready to expand internationally, foreign recruitment is an important component to the strategic plan. Understanding the process for recruiting staff overseas is vital to achieving success in this new endeavor.

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