Top on my list of client frustrations in recent times is the ATS—short for Applicant Tracking System. I’m not sure how familiar you are with these time wasters but in a perfect world (perfect for employers perhaps) technologies of the future will cleverly review...
Gayle Howard
The Pitfalls of Overdesigning Your Executive Resume: Why Less Is Often More”
A question came across my desk this week that made me pause: “Would you mind if I take your well-crafted words and let my graphic designer friend jazz them up?” While the query was well-intentioned, it underscored a fundamental misunderstanding many people...
Unlocking the Secrets to First-Year Career Success: A Review of ‘Your First Job’ by Mark Blayney
Initially, I pondered if Mark Blayney’s “Your First Job: How to Make a Success of Starting Work and ensure your first year is the Launch of a successful career” would resonate with my audience of senior executives. Yet, upon reflection, who...
The Art of the Graceful Goodbye: Mastering the Exit Strategy in Your Professional Journey
It’s clear as day—you’re unhappy at your job, whether it’s due to a toxic work culture, strained relationships, or the sheer monotony that’s driving you to seek newer pastures. Acknowledging that it’s time to move on is one thing;...
Avoid the Yo-Yo Effect: How Steady Commitment Unlocks Job Search Success
Your job search success is reliant on your commitment Don’t be a yo-yo. No, this isn’t the latest street slang. In fact, this is probably one of the most critical pieces of job search advice you need. When you make the decision to search for a new job, acting like a...
Job search success versus your attitude
What influences job search success? It’s one thing to have the tools to create the resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile. But there is one thing that influences job search success just as much and that’s your attitude. You may not even know or...