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Is Writing Code the Must-Have Skill of the Future?
With our world and daily life wrapping more around technology, you may want to consider learning to write code. In this video, successful people including Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Chris Bosh and will.i.am discuss the importance of learning code in every industry and why it’s important for jobs of the future. The video – which has...
Give Your Career a Boost with These Certifications
While you should always try to have specific examples of how you’ve been able to demonstrate and utilize your skills, sometimes it takes a certificate or recommendation from a credible organization to get the attention of a decision maker or hiring manager. There are several industries and jobs that may not require a college degree, but...
Are You Networking Hard or Hardly Netting Work?
Have you ever heard, “It’s all about who you know?” It’s especially true when it comes to job seeking. Many open positions aren’t posted on job boards or classified ads, but are sent throughout the organization to see if anyone knows of a qualified candidate through their network. According to The Wall Street Journal, 94%...
Cutting Out and Trimming Up Your Resume
Is your resume weighed down with countless pages of everything from your previous work experience? Is it weighed down with awards and community service activities that have no relevance to the job openings? Does your resume have more pages than “War and Peace?” OK job seekers! Let’s get that computer warming, ink flowing, and that...
Want to Know How to Get Others to Support Your Idea?
So you’ve got a great idea, a wonderful plan to act on and, you’re on your way to success. But you can’t do it alone. You’re going to need the support and approval of your manager and colleagues. Here are some tips for getting the help you need. Making an Idea a Reality While your...
When Elevated, Fall In Line With Safety
While millions of people go to work inside buildings that can be hundreds of feet tall, there are countless others who work on top or along the outer walls of those buildings. They are the window washers, the construction workers, and the roofers, who make working in these buildings possible. More than 14% of all...
Determining Your Own Success
Many people make their way through life going through the motions day in and day out. But, others seem to embrace the potential of each day and appear happier, more financially sound, and even more successful, whether they run their own restaurant or deliver the Sunday paper. Success is simply gratification – knowing you accomplished...
Advance Your Career Like a Ninja
Long ago, in ancient feudal Japan, there was an elite group of mercenaries who specialized in unorthodox combat known as the ninja. These covert agents were used as a strong contrast to the traditional samurai warrior, who observed strict rules about honor and combat. Unlike a samurai, a ninja would be involved in espionage, sabotage,...
So, What’s Up With This Video Resume Thing?
EVERYTHING is going online. You can shop, file taxes, earn degrees, and in some cases, do your job online. The job search is no different. In addition to online job boards and career sites, social media is adding a new dimension to how job seekers look for work and how employers find qualified candidates. One...
Ways to be a Team Player
I’m fortunate enough to witness teamwork at its best during our annual company conferences. Most jobs require teamwork of some form, whether it’s on a routine basis or just for special projects. In any matter, when a project requires more than one person, it can be a task that is more complicated, time-sensitive, or an...
