Six ways to upgrade your resume Is your resume living in the past? It might be time for an upgrade! Listen in as we offer up these tips to start fresh and look toward your future self rather than your past self: Find an updated stylesheet Lose the objective Articulate your personal brand Eliminate the…
Tips on how to find a new job while working full time Are you looking for a new position while already working 40+ hours a week? While much of the search process takes person-to-person contact, there are some pieces that can be automated. Listen in for these quick tips for conducting a passive job search:…
HR professionals: 7 clues to help you avoid getting duped by fake job applications This article was published as part of the Denver Business Journal Leadership Trust, an invitation-only network of influential business leaders, experts, executives and entrepreneurs. Well ahead of the release of ChatGPT and other AI tools, my team began seeing an increasing number…
Manipulative tactics that some recruiters will use on you Many of you are thinking about switching positions this year and may not have worked with a recruiter before. These super friendly people who seem to be interested in helping you with your career have a single motive in mind – getting paid. Now there are…
How to ask for a raise Is it time to ask for a raise? There are many scenarios right now that might be prompting a financial discussion with your manager. And because asking for a raise follows as a close second to negotiating salary as one of the toughest career conversations that you will ever…
Activities that can lead to a job You’ve already let your family, friends and professional network know you are looking for a job. Now it’s time to expand your reach and gain access to an extended network. You need to get out there, meet new people who are gainfully employed and not already in your…
Remember your manners during a job search Common courtesies such as please, thank you, follow up calls, acknowledgements, graceful exits, referrals, straightforward responses and open, honest communication may very well mean the difference between you and another candidate. Listen in for these five quick ways you can remember your manners during your job search:…
5 reasons small business can win the hiring game in 2023 This article was published as part of the Denver Business Journal Leadership Trust, an invitation-only network of influential business leaders, experts, executives and entrepreneurs. I’m going to proclaim 2023 as a year of transition. There is a bunch of uncertainty around the economy due to…
Removing self-imposed obstacles to your career success The greatest obstacle to getting a job is you. We can all find reasons NOT to accomplish our goals, and it’s easy to blame many of those reasons on someone else. The first thing you need to do is accept responsibility for your situation and then take…
Bad advice that job seekers follow – and what to do instead When it comes to job search advice, you can count on every single person having an opinion. There is a LOT of information out there – and not all of it is valid content. In fact, some of it is just bad advice.…