Career Corner

Make Yourself Relevant 2017

Landing that promotion or new opening at a company you want to work for can be yours for the taking if you learn to brand yourself, thereby transforming yourself into a desired commodity, according to CareerBuilder.com. “Each job seeker is a distinctive brand,” said Kirk Scott, director of consumer marketing…

Personality Key to Career Success 2017

Leadership and performance are tied to personality, states a psychologist is his newly published book. “Leadership and managerial performance are a direct function of a person’s personality, and, in turn, they directly influence the effectiveness of organizations,” said Robert Hogan, a former psychology professor for 30 years at The University…

The Most Effective Job Search 2017

Looking for a job, but not having any luck finding one? Many people tend to go about their job search in the wrong way, making it even more difficult than it already is. The majority of people today simply sign on to their computers, and search the job boards in…

Great Impression in 60 Seconds

You only get one shot to make a great first impression, particularly in the business world. Don’t miss your opportunity to start a productive, and profitable, relationship with a business colleague or a client. To make your best first impression in just 60 seconds follow these tips from AllBusiness.com:  …

Maximize Your Potential

With a new year comes a renewed commitment to career advancement. Start by reevaluating your goals, analyze your current situation and formulate a new plan to meet your resolutions. According to Keith Rosen, author of “Time Management for Sales Professionals,” in a recent article for AllBusiness.com, there are 10 tips…

Technology Transforming Branding

In this technology-driven economy, corporations must be ready to transform its marketing strategies to maximize the branding potential, thus reaching the largest clientele. "Technology is transforming the way brands and customers interact," according to Yuri Radzievsky. "Wired. Networked. Multiplexed. Call it anything you want. .... Marketing must adapt, or your…

Body Language Says It All

Body language can send subtle signals of our personality, our mood, and our job abilities, according to Dana Mattioli of CareerJournal.com. Learning how your body language may be perceived can prevent you from committing body language blunders that can sabotage your career, said Mattioli.   1. Maintain the right amount…

Stepping Into the Role of a First-time Manager

Now that you’ve landing the management position you’ve been working toward you need to reassess the landscape of your new role, and what it means to existing relationships with your colleagues, says Barrie Gross, Esq., of AllBusiness.com. Setting new boundaries with coworkers is an essential first step in your new…

Career Change 2017

Many individuals in today’s current economic state are faced with the important task of finding a new job, but more daunting, a job within a new industry. Many industries are becoming obsolete in our current economic state. What is an experienced professional specialized in one area supposed to do when…