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Schedule a ConsultationI am sure you heard that phrase before – but what does it actually mean?
If you are like most people, you might assume that it means time – you need to devote up to 40 hours a week to looking for a new job. After all, you need to treat it like a job!
Right?
Wrong!
Treating your...
When is a promotion a bad thing?
When it doesn’t carry any weight with it.
Unfortunately, I hear this exact situation all the time. Someone strives throughout their career to gain a meaningful management position, only to discover that when they finally land the role, it is in...
Consider this situation: You are working for a large company that provides B2B services for a wide variety of industries. At your office, your boss insists on leading a Christian prayers session to start the day. All employees are required to participate, even though that might not be their faith...
On April 26, 2022, our dedicated team grew by one more. Please welcome our new Director of Finance, Felix D. Katz.
After graduating from FU (Feline University), Mr. Katz began his career as an intern at Enron, where he learned Creative Corporate Finance and CAAT (Commonly Accepted...
You have probably heard the statistics – many sources such as LinkedIn, Forbes, and the Harvard Business Review claim that 60 – 80% of jobs are found or secured through some form of networking. For people who are shy or naturally more introverted, this sounds like the kiss of death....
You probably have heard of the Great Resignation. But have you heard of the Great Regret?
According to a recent poll done by Harris for USA Today (March 2022), one in five workers who quit during the last two years actually regrets changing jobs. Considering that since June 2021, more than...
It's no secret that hiring standards change over time. One of the latest trends is HR's attitude towards cover letters. What used to be a requirement is often not even requested anymore.
Recently, the Personal Touch Career Services surveyed the members of the Mile High SHRM (Society for Human...
Job searching can be lonely business, with very little feedback built into the process. Most of the time, companies don’t even acknowledge receiving your application, let alone letting you know when you won’t be considered for the job. With all of this radio silence, how can you tell...
“You should treat your job search like a job.” Chances are, you have heard that cliché before. But what does it mean? Most people assume that it relates to the number of hours they spend on their job search. They mentally commit 40 hours or more a week to their job search, but...
Beyond the obvious of not shouting “I quit!” in the boss’s face, there are several things to do to leave a job on good terms:
- Make sure everyone knows where your projects stand.
- Leave detailed instructions on how to perform your essential tasks, especially if there are not many...
The corona virus has changed the way that employers are hiring. Maybe for good.
In the days of social distancing to slow down the spread of COVID-19, many employers have switched to online or virtual interviews, especially for early-round interviews. As such, job seekers need to...
Scammers are preying on desperate job seekers. Are you conducting a safe job search?
- Protect Your Information
One of the common tricks is to direct job seekers to an online application. While many legitimate companies use online applications, or Applicant...
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