It’s well documented that there is a pay gap between men and women in the US. One of the best ways for women to decrease that gap is to consistently negotiate a higher starting salary with each job offer, starting with the first. This is important because a lower starting salary early in your career can have compounding effects over … Read More
There is a lot of advice out there on managing your career. I can boil it down to the seven most important tips. No matter what your occupation, these actions (or lack thereof) can make or break your career. 1) Set goals for yourself. Ask yourself where you want to be in 2, 5, 7 years from now. Then make … Read More
I’m happy to announce the release of the 3rd Edition of The Essential Guide to Career Certifications. The original release was in 2013 and listed 35 credentials in the career field. In 2015, it was updated with 40+. Now the latest edition has 50+ certifications, including the five new certifications created by the National Career Development Association (NCDA) to replace … Read More
It’s important to keep up with your career management. As a woman, this is even more critical in order to fully realize your true potential and earn what you are worth. With glass ceilings, unequal pay, and minimal representation in leadership roles, who needs to add “unhappy worker” to the list of issues facing women in the workplace? Managing your career well … Read More
Since it’s the holiday season and everyone is short on time, I will keep this post brief. Many people looking for work decide to take a rest during the holidays. There is a myth that no one hires during this time frame. While I agree it’s harder to schedule interviews around the holidays, it DOES happen and people do get … Read More
WHAT IS A VANITY URL? It is a fast and easy way to customize your social media presence with LinkedIn. Personalizing your LinkedIn URL is similar to the idea of getting a vanity license plate; it makes your name and brand much more memorable. Aren’t you more likely to notice and remember driving by a car with the plate “DAY-DRMR” … Read More
Check out this cool infographic created by Mark Wallace of AkkenCloud in partnership with Ghergich & Co. It shares very useful information to help your LinkedIn profile shine. I agree with all of his advice. Thanks to Mark and his team for letting me share this. Click To Enlarge Via AkkenCloud
Continuous learning is important in any field, but especially so in the career industry. We are the folks who need to “walk the talk” about growing professionally by developing ourselves too. Gaining certifications adds to your knowledge base and your credibility as an expert. It also keeps you current and cutting edge. With today’s technology explosion, it is more important … Read More
In my last blog post, I introduced you to the FAVAR™ Method of LinkedIn Profile Creation, outlined the main thrust of it and shared a few tips for using it effectively. As a refresher, the FAVAR Method is used to create LinkedIn profiles that will be easily found using Recruiter Corporate (a paid version of LinkedIn that recruiters often use … Read More
Have you heard of The FAVAR Method™? It is a systematic way to build your profile on LinkedIn for maximum effectiveness. According to its creator, “The FAVAR Method of LinkedIn Profile Creation is a strategic and tactical approach to writing LinkedIn Profiles so that the Profile is found for appropriate opportunities; then able to be viewed and evaluated, resulting … Read More