When Kelly Jackson was a 24-year-old public relations manager at the Philadelphia-based marketing firm Allen & Gerritsen (A&G), she asked three top executives at the firm to be her mentors—to answer her questions, offer advice, and help her navigate the …
A great internship is full of potential for your career. For starters, an internship can provide a direct path to full-time employment, but this isn’t necessarily a guarantee. Something you can always control is the way in which you interact …
If you’re good at what you do, it’s not surprising that you might receive requests from individuals interested in informational interviews with you to “pick your brain.”
Sure, it can certainly feel flattering to be recognized as an expert in …
With hybrid and remote roles becoming more sought after, many workers are finding themselves spending a lot more time at home. Of course, there are various benefits to working from home; however, there are fewer opportunities for in-person networking. Lucky …
Networking as an introvert can be challenging. Introverts typically get their energy from within and need time to recalibrate after hanging out with people, whether socially or professionally. The good news is there are several strategies that introverts can use …
Creating a LinkedIn profile can feel stressful enough — how much experience do you add? Do you write descriptions of what you did? Who do you connect with? Should you start making inspirational posts with emojis for emphasis? Yet LinkedIn …
You’ve been applying for jobs for several months now but haven’t landed even one interview.
You’re growing increasingly frustrated.
You feel that you’re qualified for the roles you want, and you’re happy with the application materials you’ve created.
The one …
In a competitive hiring climate, standing out from the crowd matters. Maybe you’ve proven yourself to be a mover and shaker in an emerging field. Or perhaps you have a professional innovation history that will impress.
Certainly, you should mention …
You have a great educational background, significant work experience, and impressive extracurriculars. But you’re still having a hard time taking the next step in your career. Why? The answer could be you haven’t found the right mentor. Here are four reasons …
Do you have a LinkedIn profile? If you don’t have one, please stop reading and go to create one.
Without LinkedIn, it can get very difficult to get a job in 2022.
Nowadays, recruiters and hiring managers source for candidates …