6 Ways to ‘Network Like an Expert’ at Conventions and Tradeshows
The first six months of every year represent the unofficial “tradeshow season” for career professionals and managers around the world. Whether you will be attending conventions for networking, or tradeshows to expand your brand recognition (and connect with B2B or B2C buyers), it is an exciting opportunity to travel and broaden opportunities for both your […]
Four Essential Soft Skills for Technology Professionals
There is a misconception in the industry, that technology professionals do not require most (if not all) the interpersonal skills that other careers require. When you first think of a career in technology, do you imagine sitting alone, behind a screen programming, designing or working with data? While those solitary kinds of roles do exist, […]
Career Growth as Anything but a Ladder That Only Goes Up
Do you think of your career as starting at the bottom of a ladder, with every step taking you higher in terms of role, responsibility and salary? In this article, our recruiters explain how diversified career experience looks something more like a complex web, or “jungle gym”, rather than a linear ladder. We will share […]
Five Ways to Alienate Colleagues During a Meeting
Meetings are part of everyday life, whether you work remotely, or in a traditional office. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, businesses in the United States average 11 million meetings per day. That adds up to 220 million meetings per month, and over one billion meetings annually, in the U.S. alone. Meetings are not […]
How to Ask for a Pay Increase Without Feeling Awkward
Salary negotiation is a source of anxiety and discomfort for most employees, and when starting a new role, many individuals find it difficult to negotiate a starting salary that they are comfortable with. After several years of service and establishing a productive relationship with their employer, that gap between what they are being paid, and […]
Three Ways a Personal Blog Can Advance Your Career
Building a personal brand online is a valuable investment of time and effort. If you enjoy writing, consider establishing a free blog, and contributing to it on a weekly basis. Over time, not only is the exercise a therapeutic one, it can also help you advance your career in three ways. 1. Searchable Content Every […]
How to Network Professionally (And Get Noticed) on LinkedIn
On our career blog, we’ve shared some insightful tips to help professionals (like you) create and optimize their profile on LinkedIn. If you missed our previous article, and you are looking for a step-by-step instruction to improve your profile, please read: “Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out: Advice From Our Global Recruiters”. Now that you have […]
Make Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out: Advice from our Global Recruiters
There was a time when only recruiters and employers took an active role on LinkedIn. In the early days of the world’s largest professional online network, simply publishing your work history was enough to be found on LinkedIn. Career professionals would periodically visit the site to update new employment information, or to congratulate peers on […]
What Employers ‘Really’ Think About Volunteer Experience
Into every professional life, a few employment gaps may fall. This may be due to lack of availability of suitable positions in your region, or lifestyle and caretaking needs, including a leave of absence for child or family care. You may have been asked to leave a previous position, or have voluntarily moved on from […]
