As a father of 3 children, one in college and two more about to enter higher education, the questions around what they want to major in and what kind of careers they want to pursue is a frequent topic of conversation in our household. Beyond the college years, and well into adulthood, people often think
In addition to a full-time job, many employees are now embracing supplementary employment in the form of a side hustle. As opposed to a part-time job with strict schedules and expectations, a side hustle is typically freelance or contract in nature; something entrepreneurial that gives the employee the flexibility to decide how and when
We are full swing into the second quarter of this year and I couldn’t be more excited. I believe I’ve been doing good this year especially in the departments of checking the way I do things and ensuring that I maintain my boundaries in every area of my life. I’ve noticed in three months, I’ve
Building Client Relationships in a Virtual Environment Working in a virtual environment without the opportunity to make a face to face impression can be difficult at times. In recruitment, it is all about sales and personal connections; working a very process centric environment can add another layer of complexity to the scenario. So, how do
Do you want to be recognized for going over and beyond at work? Are you looking to be promoted and want to stand out? Do you want to contribute in a way that makes a meaningful, positive impact – not only to your company – but to others around you? Believe it or not, there
Not all career moves mean a move out of your current organisation. There could be the perfect next step for you, right where you are working now. However, many people make the mistake that they think they are a ‘shoe in’ if they apply for a role within their own organisation, just because they work
A perfect job just opened up. You have a great resume and cover letter ready to go, but the company asks for a letter of recommendation. Asking for a letter of recommendation may seem intimidating if you don’t know who to ask. If you’re lucky, maybe you have someone in mind. To get the most
In today’s workforce, there are many opportunities to be a contractor, consultant, etc. (or whatever term you will be defined as). In every industry, you can pick up a short or long-term contract in some of the biggest corporations out there – the money is great, but at what cost? What are the advantages and
If you are considering going back to grad school to boost your career, you should read this article. Millions of people globally earn graduate degrees each year – be it an MBA, MA, MS, or another related degree. Though my years of university career services work and now talent acquisition advisory, one key factor to
Is it easier to find a job when you are employed? It’s possible that having a job makes you more desirable to a potential hiring manager as they may assume that the competition would not just let go of their top performers. However, in today’s job market, I would speculate that the real reason
