by Chasity Cooper | Jan 18, 2014 | job descriptions/glossary
Political communications is a challenging field that demands a unique set of skills. On one hand, the work allows you to focus on a cause or candidate you believe in, but politics also requires a thick skin and a quick wit. To succeed, it’s important to be a strong...
by Abby Kohut | Dec 16, 2013 | resumes/cover letters
At some point in your job search you may have wondered why so many career experts spend lots of time talking about how to write the perfect resume, when you may have also heard that recruiters spend very little time reviewing it. The Absolute truth is that your resume...
by Kari Reston | Dec 16, 2013 | networking/interviewing
Have you ever been in an elevator and had someone say “tell me about you”? Me neither! However, the fact remains that you need an elevator pitch before you realize it and step into the proverbial elevator. The thing is, when the need arises, it’s too late. You of...
by Mary Elizabeth Bradford | Dec 16, 2013 | Social Media
LinkedIn can and should be a powerful career tool but most professionals feel that they underutilize LinkedIn. A few comments I hear include: Have not really seen the benefits of using LinkedIn. Don’t really know how to leverage LinkedIn for networking or job...
by Anna Runyan | Dec 16, 2013 | networking/interviewing
How often have you taken the time to think about what really interests you at work, what has perhaps shaped the career choices you have made so far? Think about those times when you get really absorbed in something, the time flies by doesn’t it? Why is this...
