Video Meeting Etiquette: Simple Steps to Reduce Virtual Meeting Anxiety
The rise of COVID-19 led to an increase in video conferencing, becoming as routine as phone use. Many organizations lack video guidelines, leading to poor communication. Proper preparation, device selection, punctuality, camera/mic checks, appropriate behavior, attire, and post-meeting follow-ups are crucial for professional and engaging video meetings. Adopting simple rules can improve the virtual meeting…
Effective Communication on The Job: Soft Skill or Life Skill?
One of the biggest challenges facing employees when they first start their careers is how to communicate on the job effectively. Business communication skills are often treated as a “nice to have” rather than being an essential part of the job. It’s often expected that new hires will have been exposed to proper business communication…
Is Generative AI Putting My Company At Risk?
A couple of months ago, I posted a poll on LinkedIn. The question I posted was: “Does your company currently have a policy in place that outlines the use of AI tools in the workplace?” The results of this question were quite interesting. 2554 people voted in it with the breakdown of responses below. Having…
Employment scams: What are they and how can you avoid them?
Grifters, fraudsters, scammers… whatever you prefer to call them, the online world has provided a new door for them to knock on. Although it may seem relatively new, popping up and being more prevalent in the last 10 years, scams have been around as long as people have been and while the channel they use…
Navigating the Job Market with AI: Can Generative Models Elevate Your Resume and Cover Letter?
In today’s cutthroat job market, standing out from the crowd is no easy feat. You’ve perfected the art of ATS optimization, unleashed the power of impressive action verbs, and even crafted customized resumes for each job application. But what about AI? Is it okay for you to use AI tools to help you create a…
Demystifying Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS): How To Format Your Resume for Success
There seems to be much confusion about Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), specifically about how to format a resume so it doesn’t get lost in the digital abyss. Most people I’ve spoken to about ATS applications don’t know why they’re used or what they’re intended to do. The overall impression I’ve heard is negative and, in…
Exclude These 12 Things For a More Effective Resume
Let’s talk about resumes, specifically what to exclude when creating a resume. Late last week, I had a conversation with someone that asked me if there was anything that they shouldn’t put on a resume. Having interviewed and hired people for a long time, I thought it would make for a good topic of discussion.…
Want To Stand Out From The Crowd In A Job Interview?
Have a job interview coming up? Want to stand out from the other candidates? Let’s talk about a three-step preparation strategy that will help you do just that when you go for a job interview. 1. Know Yourself And Your Abilities It should be obvious that you have to know what you’re capable of, right?…
It’s More Than Just Your Resume.
In the last couple of articles, we talked about getting organized for a job search and creating effective resumes and cover letters. Now all you need to do is send out your resume and accept an offer, right? Not even close. A well-crafted resume will get you an interview but that’s all it can do,…
How To Create an Effective Resume
Creating an effective resume is one of the most important steps in the hiring process. A resume needs to summarize your background, skills, and achievements for potential employers. It should be clear, concise, and tailored to the specific job you are applying for. You need to check your resume for spelling and grammar mistakes thoroughly.…
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