Anyone who knows me knows that I am a Die-Hard Orioles fan. Ever since my first game at Memorial Stadium I have supported them and cheered them on no matter what. There were years when it could be difficult (remember the 0-21 start in 1988) but through it all I never wavered. Every year I…
I am not what you’d call a sports fan. I seldom know what’s happening during a football game, and I find myself asking my husband “when does this golf business wrap up today?” more than I’d like to admit. Football season means the best TV in our home is constantly on ESPN. However, the other…
As a busy digital marketing or creative professional, do you find that hiring, managing and developing a team is a bit of a balancing act with your current work load and future project planning? When you can finally add full-time or contract resources, the time spent in ramping up a recruitment agency relationship can be…
It is time to change the perspective on how a candidate should view themselves in the marketplace. A job seeker is now the empowered “buyer” in the marketplace and needs to understand the value of their “currency”—their information. Think about what the candidate really is giving to their future employer during the interview stage: from…
Relocating? Breaking into the field? Looking for that next career step? It can seem overwhelming and even a little bit intimidating. Where to start and how? It all starts with a conversation with the right people. The old cliché “It’s not what you know but who you know” still holds true today. No one will…
Whether you’re looking for a job or already have one, it’s important to keep an updated resume on file. Similarly, it’s important to continually update a list of references. Here is some insight into the world of reference-checking: “References are Available Upon Request” You don’t need to waste precious resume page space to indicate that…
With so many vendors to choose from, finding the right software for your HR team can seem like a daunting task. However, by doing a simple HR software comparison you can find the one that will be the best fit for your business. From cloud options to reporting, once you know what you need, you…
For many organizations, the fourth quarter is when managers forecast their budget for hiring based on end-of-year project deadlines and sales projections for the New Year. The decision to add new staff is often one of the most difficult challenges a manger will undertake, especially in a slow-growth economy barely out of recession. The costs…
One of the most popular formats of resumes used today, using the combination style resume could be advantageous to your job search, if you are a particular type of job-hunter. What is a Combination Resume? Page One: showcase your skills, accomplishments and qualifications Page Two: continue the solid format of a chronological and functional resume…
Many of us who are looking to our full career potential often ask: “Should I invest in obtaining a Master’s degree?” There is no easy or right or wrong answer. However, there are a few factors which should be taken into consideration when making such an important decision. Find Your Passion Specializing in a particular…
